CGI selected for U.S. Navy SeaPort-e contract for it services

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 US Navy and Marine Corps gain new access to state-of-the-art solutions for

                          war-fighting environment



    FAIRFAX, VA, July 16 /EMWNews-FirstCall/ - CGI Federal, Inc., a

wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Group Inc., (NYSE: GIB; TSX:

GIB.A) today announced that it was selected by the United States Navy to

bid on work to be awarded under the SeaPort-e IDIQ (indefinite delivery /

indefinite quantity) contract. SeaPort-e will be the US Navy's contract

vehicle of choice to procure all future engineering, technical, logistics,

program management and financial support services. The contract will be

utilized by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Space and

Naval Warfare Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Military

Sealift Command, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Strategic Systems

Programs, Office of Naval Research, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and

the United States Marine Corps.



    The government estimates a maximum of $5.3 billion of services will be

procured annually via orders issued under the SeaPort-e multiple award

contracts. The award has a 10 year period of performance with an initial

term of one year, followed by a 5-year option period and a second 4-year

option period.



    Like other federal organizations, the US Navy is looking for ways to

centralize and optimize its IT within a climate of new laws, policies, and

procedures. SeaPort-e enables the Navy to rapidly procure services and

focus on improving mission performance, quality, and standardization. The

contract is also the prime vehicle to help the Navy procure a wide range of

value-added consulting services to help keep pace with the rapidly evolving

technology and war-fighting environment.



    "CGI's selection by the U.S. Navy is an affirmation of our reputation

in the federal market and the Navy's confidence in CGI to deliver

state-of-the-art solutions and services," said Gail Guseman,

Vice-President, CGI Federal. "We look forward to participating in the

bidding process and winning work under this contract."



    CGI's teaming partners include Automation Technologies, Inc., Capgemini

Government Solutions, Chaash Inc., Enterprise Engineering Inc., Paragon

Technology Group, Procentrix, Inc., Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure,

Inc., Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc., Sterling Heritage Technology

Corporation, Target Systems, TISTA Science and Technology Corporation, and

Universal Consulting Service.

    About CGI Federal



    CGI Federal (http://www.cgi.comusfederal) is a wholly-owned U.S. operating

subsidiary of CGI Group Inc., dedicated to providing effective IT solutions

for federal government agencies by combining over 30 years of government

experience and technology skills. Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of

the largest independent information technology and business process

services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ

approximately 27,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business

process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United

States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North

America, Europe and India. CGI's annual revenue run rate stands at $3.8

billion and at March 31st, 2008, CGI's order backlog was $12.04 billion.

CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB) and are

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