URS Awarded Contract to Provide Risk Management Framework (RMF) Services

SAN FRANCISCO, CA ?  September 1, 2011 ?  SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 1, 2011 – URS Corporation announced that its information technology business – URS-Apptis – has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract from the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide Risk Management Framework (RMF) services to improve levels of information systems and information security across the government.

Work performed will include tasks such as reviewing and updating existing documents, and preparing new security plans, application system input and output documents, certification and accreditation packages, user guides, operational procedures, historical logs and mission statements. The work will be performed in compliance with all current National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other laws, regulations and requirements for the protection and security of information technology.

RMF, as defined by the NIST, integrates the essential steps in the risk management process to help organizations make informed decisions regarding security of information systems.

Through use of the RMF, URS will provide a structured process to identify and assess the risks to information systems and take steps to reduce risk. The work will enhance existing processes and eliminate duplication of effort across government agencies, which will increase the availability of expertise and resources to fulfill mission-related requirements and maintain focus. URS also will provide strategy development, life-cycle security requirements and costs, facilities security and management, and application system support services. In addition, the Company will provide infrastructure support certification and accreditation, as well as IT and business support personnel.

Commenting on the contract, Randall A. Wotring, President of Federal Services for URS, said: “The use of RMF processes is a significant step to the enhance security of federal systems. This award recognizes our proven capabilities and success in organizing the security efforts of many federal agencies, resulting in improved system security and excellent Federal Information Security Management Act scores. RMF is a major feature of the Obama administration’s initiative to attain consistency when developing secure IT systems.”

URS Corporation is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a full range of program management; planning, design and engineering; systems engineering and technical assistance; construction and construction management; operations and maintenance; and decommissioning and closure services. URS provides services for power, infrastructure, industrial and commercial, and federal projects and programs. Headquartered in San Francisco, URS Corporation has approximately 48,000 employees in a network of offices in more than 40 countries (www.urs.com).