Carestream Health awarded $571 million from Department of Defense

Jodelle Maglaya | December 19, 2016 | Radiology Business | Economics

Carestream Health has won a $571 million contract with the Department of Defense (DOD), with earnings going toward radiology systems, accessories and training.

27 bids were received for the 5-year firm-fixed-price with indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract will position Carestream to supply equipment to the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and other federal civilian agencies.

Contract work which will be funded by defense working capital funds from fiscal year 2017-2022 will be performed in New York with a December 2021 completion date.

Jodelle Maglaya

Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.

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