SAIC, Inc. provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services and solutions to various branches of the U.S. military, agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other U.S. government civil agencies, state and local government agencies, foreign governments, and customers in select commercial markets. The companys Government segment provides a range of technical services and solutions in the areas of defense, intelligence, homeland security, logistics and product support, systems engineering and integration, and research and development of technologies with applications in areas, such as national security, intelligence, and life sciences. SAICs Commercial segment provides various information technology (IT) systems integration and technical services, including applications and IT infrastructure management, data lifecycle management, and business transformation services to industries, such as oil and gas, utilities, and life sciences worldwide. In addition, the company offers CarScan product line, which scans cars and vans in the normal flow of traffic at vehicle checkpoints, such as borders and high security government facilities. CarScan's X-ray images enable security personnel to look for weapons, drugs, currency, stowaways, and other hidden contraband. Its customers include U.S. government, law enforcement, and military organizations. SAIC has a strategic alliance with BPL Global, Ltd. to pursue business development opportunities in the smart grid sector. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
