Navy contracts for communications support 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has given a $2.4 million contract to Rome Research Corp. to support telecommunications at a facility on the Greek island of Crete. The Global Information Grid facility in Souda Bay is the global network of information capabilities, processes and personnel for collecting, processing, storing, disseminating and managing information on demand for use by military commanders, policymakers and support personnel. "We are pleased that the Navy has selected Rome Research Corp. to support its communications mission at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic Detachment Souda Bay," said Steve Lynch, resident of PAR's Government Operations. The company's expertise and knowledge in operating telecommunications systems, as well as its cost effective approach, were key factors in the award decision. Par Technology Corp. is the parent company of Rome Research. Under the contract Rome Research provide telecommunications operations and maintenance services but additional details on the work to be performed and the timeline of the contract weren't revealed.