Parsons Selected for $350M Seabed to Space ISR Effort
Rhea-AI Summary
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) was selected by Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific for a $350 million multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Seabed to Space Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (S2ISR) contract supporting U.S. Navy maritime ISR and Information Operations.
The company will compete for task orders to provide full lifecycle services from research, development, test and evaluation to deployment and sustainment. Parsons will deliver technical, operational and cybersecurity support across space, air, land and maritime domains, including autonomous platforms, satellite systems and tactical communications networks, to help maintain resilient, interoperable ISR capabilities in contested environments.
Positive
- $350 million S2ISR multiple-award IDIQ ceiling with NIWC Pacific
- Full lifecycle ISR scope from RDT&E through deployment and sustainment
- Coverage across space, air, land and maritime ISR domains
- Incumbent position on prior S2ISR vehicle indicates existing Navy experience
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News Explained
Parsons was selected for a
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19 | Space Force contract | Positive | +1.4% | Space Force NITE-STAR selection; shared ceiling was $981 million, with a 1.4% reaction. |
| Aug 18 | Airport contract award | Positive | +1.6% | McGhee Tyson terminal modernization selection; the stock recorded a 1.56% 24-hour reaction. |
| Aug 13 | Air defense contract | Positive | +0.7% | ABAD task order supporting Europe and Africa; the stock recorded a 0.68% reaction. |
| Aug 13 | Chemical security contract | Positive | -1.4% | CTRIC IV chemical security task order in Southeast Asia; the stock recorded a -1.45% reaction. |
| Aug 11 | Electronic warfare contract | Positive | +4.6% | $40 million NOKE contract; the stock recorded a 4.6% 24-hour reaction. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent contract announcements produced mostly positive 24-hour reactions, but one negative reaction showed no uniform response pattern.
Key Terms
rdt&e technical
indefinite delivery indefinite quantity regulatory
isr technical
information operations technical
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Company will support NIWC in advancing next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems to strengthen maritime and information operations
Key Takeaways:
- Parsons was selected for a
$350 million multiple award IDIQ Seabed to Space ISR (S2ISR) contract supporting NIWC Pacific. - The work spans full lifecycle engineering, from RDT&E to deployment and sustainment of ISR systems.
- The contract enhances Navy capabilities across space, air, land, and maritime domains to counter evolving threats.
CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was selected by Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific to provide research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) and technical engineering services for the Seabed to Space (S2) Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) program. The
As an incumbent on the current S2ISR contract vehicle, Parsons brings proven experience and a deep understanding of mission requirements, enabling seamless continuity and immediate operational readiness for critical capabilities.
Under the contract, Parsons will compete for task orders to deliver end-to-end support for ISR systems, from initial development to deployment and sustainment in the field. The company will provide a broad range of technical, operational, and cybersecurity services to ensure these systems remain effective, reliable, and mission-ready.
“Parsons’ selection for the S2ISR program reflects our proven ability to deliver integrated, multi-domain solutions that address increasingly complex mission requirements,” said Mike Kushin, president, Defense & Intelligence for Parsons. “By combining advanced engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity expertise, we are helping the Navy accelerate the delivery of resilient, mission-critical capabilities from the seabed to space.”
This work will support the Navy’s efforts to design, develop, and field advanced capabilities that enhance communication, surveillance, and security across a wide range of operational environments. Parsons’ solutions will span space, air, land, and maritime domains, including autonomous and non-autonomous platforms, satellite systems, and tactical communications networks.
Through this effort, Parsons will help strengthen the Navy’s ability to stay ahead of evolving threats by delivering adaptable, secure, and interoperable systems that maintain operational effectiveness in dynamic and contested environments. Building on a national security portfolio that includes multi-domain, all-source ISR, autonomous systems integration, cyber and electronic warfare, and space-based mission solutions for the Department of War and the Intelligence Community, Parsons will leverage its proven experience on Navy and joint programs to rapidly field and scale capabilities that are already supporting operational forces worldwide.
To learn more about Parsons’ national security solutions, visit https://www.parsons.com/national-security/.
About Parsons:
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn how we’re making an impact.
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