Leidos Secures US Army Contract for Driver Simulations

Leidos has been awarded a prime contract, valued at more than $10 million, for Army driver simulations.

Under the contract with the Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Leidos will provide 14 Common Driver Trainer (CDT) systems, according to a company news release.

"The simulators include student training stations, after action review and assistant driver stations," Leidos said. "In addition, there are four instructor operator stations. The CDT systems will be completed at Leidos' state-of-the-art 42,000 square-foot Lee Vista Integration Facility in Orlando, Florida. After completion, the systems will be delivered to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri."

The contract has a two-year base period and one 16-month option.

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