National Archives Electronic Records Archives
Option Award Announcement

September 8^th, 2005

The National Archives and Records Administration is pleased to announce the selection of Lockheed Martin Corporation to build the Electronic Records Archives (ERA) system at the National Archives and Records Administration. Lockheed Martin Corporation was selected based on the following best value factors: 1) best technical solution, 2) system and software engineering methodology, and 3) management.

ERA is NARA's strategic response to the challenge of electronic records. ERA will capture and preserve the electronic records of the Federal Government, regardless of format, ensure hardware and software independence, and provide access to the American Public and Federal officials.

This award comes at the close of a one-year design competition, and marks the beginning of ERA system development which will continue over the next six (6) years. Please click the links below to watch the award press conference, read the official press release, or learn more about the selected company.

Press Information:	Press Conference Remarks:
Press Conference    Video: Real Player Windows Media Player Award Press Release Lockheed Martin Press Release Advisory Committee for ERA Press Release ERA Press Information ERA Infopaper Visit: Lockheed Martin Corporation website	Allen Weinstein Archivist of the United States Reynolds Cahoon Assistant Archivist for Human Resources and Information Services and CIO Dr. Kenneth Thibodeau Director, ERA Program Don Antonucci President, Lockheed Martin

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