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FAIRFAX,
Va., June 27, 2024 /CNW/ - CGI Federal
Inc. (CGI), the wholly owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI
Inc. (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), announces its selection as a
technology partner for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to
help the Bureau lower costs and increase project and program
success through modernization of their IT systems. CGI's
selection enables the company to bid on task orders under the FBI
Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd Generation
(ITSSS-2) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), which carries a ceiling
value of US$8 billion. This new BPA
was awarded under the General Services Administration (GSA)
Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
"As a trusted partner to the FBI and Department of Justice, we
help these organizations accelerate their digital transformations
to deliver business and mission outcomes," said Clay Goldwein, CGI Senior Vice-President,
National Security and Justice.
Under the BPA, CGI will leverage its global services and
solutions ecosystem and extensive alliance network to deliver
business consulting services, systems integration and managed IT
services to drive value aligned with the Bureau's existing and
future objectives.
"This new agreement will allow CGI to build upon a decade
of success working with the FBI, to bring the right talent, tools
and emerging technologies that the Bureau needs to thrive in
today's rapidly evolving mission and technology landscape," said
Robert Moskowitz, CGI
Vice-President, Consulting Services. "Moreover, CGI's presence in
FBI locations such as the National Capital Region and Huntsville, Alabama, enables us to support the
FBI's Strategic Realignment and other initiatives while leveraging
top local talent within the communities where we live and
work."
About CGI Federal
CGI Federal Inc. (CGI), a wholly owned U.S. operating subsidiary
of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering with federal agencies to
provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare, justice,
intelligence, and international affairs missions. Founded in 1976,
CGI Inc. is among the largest independent IT and business
consulting services firms in the world. With 90,000 consultants and
professionals across the globe, CGI Inc. delivers an end-to-end
portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business
consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process
services and intellectual property solutions. CGI Inc. works with
clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global
delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their
organizations and accelerate results. CGI Inc. Fiscal 2023 reported
revenue is CA$14.30 billion and CGI Inc.'s shares are listed on the
TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com
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and our ability to negotiate new contracts; risks related to our
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our services, to penetrate new markets, and to protect our
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without limitation, our commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by
2030, as well as the reputational and financial risks
attendant to cybersecurity breaches and other incidents, and
financial risks such as liquidity needs and requirements,
maintenance of financial ratios, interest rate fluctuations and the
discontinuation of major interest rate benchmarks and changes in
creditworthiness and credit ratings; as well as other risks
identified or incorporated by reference in this press release, in
CGI's annual MD&A and in other documents that we make public,
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investors and others in understanding our objectives, strategic
priorities and business outlook as well as our anticipated
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the risks that could cause our actual results to differ
significantly from our current expectations may be found in the
section titled Risk Environment of CGI's annual MD&A,
which is incorporated by reference in this cautionary statement. We
also caution readers that the above-mentioned risks and the risks
disclosed in CGI's annual MD&A and other documents and filings
are not the only ones that could affect us. Additional risks and
uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem
to be immaterial could also have a material adverse effect on our
financial position, financial performance, cash flows, business or
reputation.
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