CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced that it has been awarded the recompete of its US$32 million contract by the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs for visa processing support services in Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. The award is a firm-fixed-price task order with four one-year extensions, made under the DOS Global Support Strategy indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Under the terms of the new agreement, CGI will continue to assist the government with non-immigrant and immigrant visa processing, providing information, appointment, document delivery and greeter services.
This contract provides the State Department’s consular affairs stations with numerous advantages, including the delivery of more consistent service levels. In addition, the Department gains far greater visibility into the visa process. Ultimately, the security of US borders is strengthened through vigilant adjudication of visa applications.
“We are gratified by this award and view it as a vote of confidence in the high quality support we have provided this important client during the last five years,” said Tim Hurlebaus, CGI Federal President. “CGI is proud to now support consular services in 70 countries around the world.”
About CGI Federal
CGI Federal Inc. is a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Group Inc., dedicated to partnering with federal agencies to provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions. Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent information technology and business process services firm in the world. Approximately 65,000 professionals serve thousands of global clients from offices and delivery centers across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive portfolio of services including high-end business and IT consulting, systems integration, application development and maintenance, infrastructure management as well as 150 IP-based services and solutions. With annual revenue in excess of C$10 billion and an order backlog exceeding C$20 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Website: www.cgi.com.
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