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Leidos to support Marine counter-IED systems

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Corporal Brier Avara, a teamer lead with Law Enforcement Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, extends a holly stick during counter improvised explosive devise training on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. A holly stick is used to help confirm the spotting of an IED. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Leidos has been awarded a $7.6 million contract for Marine Corps counter-IED systems.

Under the delivery order, awarded under a previous indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, Leidos will provide product support integration services for Marine Corps Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare systems, according to the Department of Defense contract announcement.

The contract is scheduled for completion by August 2017.

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Michael Peck is a correspondent for Defense News and a columnist for the Center for European Policy Analysis. He holds an M.A. in political science from Rutgers University. Find him at theuncommondefense.com. His email is mikedefense1@gmail.com.