Harris Corporation Awarded $196.5 Million Department of State Consular Affairs IT Services Contract

Harris Corporation Awarded $196.5 Million Department of State Consular Affairs
IT Services Contract
Harris to Provide Installation, Training, Operational Support and
Configuration Support

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS),
an international communications and information technology company, has been
awarded a five-year contract to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau
of Consular Affairs in delivering critical services to U.S. citizens
domestically and overseas, and facilitate foreign visitors travelling to the
United States. This five-year contract, a base year plus four one-year
options, is valued at $196.5 million and will extend through 2013.

Under the contract, Harris will support the Department of State's Information
Technology (IT) by providing installation, training, help desk and information
technology services in support of 270 domestic and international consular
operations. In addition, this contract includes work from Harris
Corporation's Department of State, Consular System Support - Bureau of
Consular Affairs agreement as well as work from other contracts including
Department of State Passport Support. Consular operations include embassies
and consulates plus passport agencies that provide support to American
citizens, immigrant visa and non-immigrant visa applications.

Harris will provide a range of activities from assisting with newly-emerging
mission critical requirements to supporting routine administrative needs.
Support services include shipping and installing equipment and applications;
training; on-site system administration, configuration management and repair;
technology upgrades; as well as help desk support and related services. The
Harris team has been providing support to the Department of State for more
than 10 years.

"Harris will leverage over 12 years of experience supporting the Bureau of
Consular Affairs to ensure this project exceeds expectations," said Wayne
Lucernoni, vice president, Civil Federal Operations, Harris IT Services. "We
are proud to have a key role in helping the Bureau issue and adjudicate visas
- and in that capacity, help safeguard the security of U.S. borders."

Members of the Harris team include Stanley Associates, Inc.; Apptis, Inc.;
Mantech International Corporation; System Sciences Corporation International;
Worldwide Information Network Systems, Inc.; Access Systems, Inc.; Acuity,
Inc.; Array Information Technology, Inc.; Electronic Consulting Services,
Inc.; Navigation Arts, LLC; Primescape Solutions, Inc.; and TJ Westlake LLC.

Harris IT Services is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and
communications services and support to defense, intelligence, homeland
security, civil, and commercial customers. With over 3,000 professionals
performing to the highest industry standards at locations worldwide, Harris IT
Services offers essential past performance, proven technical expertise, and
innovative solutions in supporting large-scale IT programs that encompass the
full technology lifecycle. The organization's distributed workforce, present
in all 50 states, and extensive experience in performance-based contracting
and managed IT services, combine to deliver best-value results to our
customers.

About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company
serving government and commercial markets worldwide. Headquartered in
Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue
and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and
scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured
communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about
Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect
management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future
performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon
the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions
investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ
materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are
forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Harris disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE Harris Corporation

CeeCee L. Evans, Harris IT Services, +1-703-483-8684, ceecee.evans@harris.com,
Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, jim.burke@harris.com, Marc
Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C., +1-703-739-1738,
marc.raimondi@harris.com