KBR Awarded $350 Million U.S. Geological Survey Contract to Advance Earth Observation

Core Insights - KBR has been awarded a Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) with a ceiling of $350 million to provide advanced technical solutions for the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center [1] - The contract will leverage cloud-native architectures, AI/ML, and advanced IT solutions to modernize USGS operations over a five-year period [2] - The upcoming Landsat Next satellite constellation, set to launch in 2030, will enhance Earth observation capabilities significantly, providing higher spatial resolution and global coverage every six days [3] Company Overview - KBR has a long-standing partnership with USGS, having collaborated for over 24 years, which highlights its expertise in Earth science and remote sensing [4] - The company employs approximately 37,000 people globally and operates in over 29 countries, serving customers in more than 80 countries [5]