Peraton Awarded $121M Contract Supporting U.S. Army Activities in Africa

Jan 27, 2025

Maintaining strong global partnerships is critical for the U.S. to address shared security challenges and promote regional stability. Africa’s strategic importance continues to grow due to its critical role in regional and global stability. By working closely with African nations, the U.S. supports sustainable development, fosters peace, and promotes mutual security interests.
Peraton, a leader in defense and mission support services, has been selected as the prime contractor in the $121 million contract providing strategic mission support for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). The command’s mission is centered on collaborating with African partners to build lasting capacity, support multinational operations, and counter transnational threats.

“We are proud to be selected as the prime contractor to continue supporting U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa in its mission,” said Tom Afferton, president, Cyber Mission sector, Peraton. “This contract allows us to leverage our expertise in mission support to directly contribute to U.S. national security interests, enhancing the safety of our troops while strengthening our partnerships and influence across Africa. We look forward to continuing to deliver high-quality, reliable services that enhance the effectiveness of U.S. operations in this critical region.”

The recompete contract builds on the company’s previous involvement as a subcontractor and marks a significant step forward in expanding its support to U.S. military operations across Africa. Under this contract, Peraton will deliver a wide range of services aimed at enhancing U.S. military operations and strategic objectives in Africa. The scope of support includes:

  • Mission Planning and strategic operations
  • Logistics and supply chain management
  • IT, communications, and knowledge management
  • Administrative and support Services
  • Public affairs and media services

This contract enables Peraton to provide the U.S. military with vital mission support services, contributing to operational success, regional collaboration, and sustained readiness throughout Africa.


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