MCLEAN, Va., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) today announced it was recognized as a leader in the environmental services market in the "Green Quadrant Environmental Services Providers (US)" report from independent analyst firm Verdantix.  The report is based on a detailed fact-based comparison study of 20 of the largest U.S. environmental services suppliers on 50 criteria covering capabilities, market momentum, acquisitions, multi-disciplines, presence, cutting-edge technological research and development, among others.

SAIC is one of seven firms that "lead the market for environmental services, thanks to the breadth of their offerings, their in-house multidisciplinary experts, high brand awareness, and solid sustainability programs," according to the report.  SAIC was also recognized for its innovative approaches to support sustainable project delivery, large-scale presence across the country, and strategic acquisitions.

"As a leading provider in the Green Quadrant report, SAIC not only demonstrates strategic and organizational commitment to sustainability but also delivers innovative solutions to its customers' environmental challenges," said Verdantix Global Head of Research Rodolphe d'Arjuzon.

"At SAIC, we are focused on delivering the right expertise and solutions for our customers that incorporate sustainable attributes at every stage of the value chain,"  said J.T. Grumski, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager.  "SAIC strives to bring its collective depth and breadth of real world insights, technologies and capabilities to help our customers keep pace with the world's complex and fast moving energy needs and environmental concerns.  This report recognizes our commitment to our customers in integrating and optimizing environment and infrastructure systems to create sustainable solutions." 

About SAIC
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The Company's approximately 41,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of approximately $10.6 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.saic.com/. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®

To enquire about the Green Quadrant Environmental Services Providers (US) research, please visit www.verdantix.com.

Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2012, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

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