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Big Sky Associates Wins National Intelligence Contract

By TechTaffy Desk

[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

Big Sky Associates was named a subcontractor for a major federal contract and will provide communications strategy and outreach for the directorate of an intelligence agency. The performance-based contract is for three years, with options to extend it to seven years, for a total of $2 million.

Big Sky will develop and execute communications strategies on behalf of the directorate to positively shape stakeholder perceptions, influence resource allocations and raise stakeholder confidence in strategic investments. Key stakeholders include the United States Congress and Department of Defense.

 

 

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