Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Geo-Centers, Inc. and its subsidiaries EAI Corporation and Focis Associates, Inc.
The transaction is expected to close in September 2005, subject to customary closing conditions, including expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

“This acquisition gives us the opportunity to enhance the level of services and solutions we offer our customers in the area of homeland security and defense," said Ken Dahlberg, SAIC chairman and chief executive officer.

Based in Newton, Massachusetts, Geo-Centers is a leading engineering and professional services firm, providing research and development for chemical and biological detection, infrastructure assessment and protection, life science research, rapid response equipment and support, and sensor systems and integration.

The company also develops training course materials and trains first responders at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Domestic Preparedness and provides preparedness and response services and products to government and private industry clients.