SAIC Acquires R.W. Beck Group
Science Applications International Corp. has completed the acquisition of R.W. Beck Group, Inc., a provider of business and technical consulting services in engineering, energy and infrastructure.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, R.W. Beck serves public and private infrastructure organizations and financiers in the energy, water, wastewater and solid waste industries. R.W. Beck's customers include utility organizations, government entities, financial institutions and other commercial customers.
The acquisition includes Beck Disaster Recovery (BDR), Inc., one of the an emergency management consultancy. BDR provides all hazards mitigation, preparedness/planning, response, recovery and reconstruction services; continuity and emergency operations planning; risk management and mitigation; and training services to local and state government agencies nationwide.
R.W. Beck's 670 employees will join SAIC's Infrastructure, Logistics and Product Solutions Group led by Group President Joe Craver. The Group provides integrated solutions for a variety of customers across energy, environment, homeland security and logistics markets.
R.W. Beck's core consulting and engineering organization will join the Group's Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure business unit led by J.T. Grumski to create synergies in energy management and grid technology; infrastructure planning and design-build; capital program management; and environmental services, including water, wastewater, and solid waste management. BDR will join the Group's Homeland Protection and Preparedness business unit led by John Ferriter to create a comprehensive offering of preparedness, emergency response, training, and disaster recovery for federal and municipal customers.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed
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