Lucent Wins $75M Iraq DealLucent Wins $75M Iraq Deal

US Defense Department awards Lucent a two-year $75M contract to help rebuild, restore, and modernize communications systems in Iraq

March 25, 2004

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MURRAY HILL, N.J. -- Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of Defense to help rebuild, restore and modernize communications systems in Iraq. The contract currently has a value of up to $75 million over two years, with the option of spanning a total of five years.

As the prime contractor, Lucent will work under the direction of the Program Management Office (PMO) of the Coalition Provisional Authority as part of the overall Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction program to provide a full range of services in the restoration of the Iraqi communications and information technology infrastructure nationwide. The work includes design, construction, reconstruction, renovation, restoration, implementation and systems integration with existing systems and equipment, as well as operation and maintenance support.

Lucent recently completed installation of 13 switching, optical and network management systems in and around Baghdad under a separate subcontract to Bechtel.

"Lucent is committed to continuing to be a major part of the DOD, CPA and Iraqi Ministry's activities to help not only rebuild, but also significantly modernize Iraq's infrastructure and communications capabilities," said Rick Miller, senior vice president of government solutions for Lucent. "Our track record of planning, designing, building and operating large public and private networks backed by Bell Labs -- along with our team members, CPA partners and Iraqi subcontractors and suppliers -- will enable us to rapidly analyze and implement communications solutions to benefit the Iraqi people."

Lucent Technologies Inc.

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