GDIT Expands Scientific and Climate Support to EPA with Contract Awards Totaling $380 Million

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), has secured two new contracts from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) worth a total of $380 million. The first contract, valued at $195 million, focuses on providing technical and scientific support for Superfund site cleanups, while the second contract, valued at $185 million, will enhance the security of drinking water and wastewater systems. These contracts reflect GDIT's long-standing partnership with the EPA and its commitment to environmental initiatives aimed at public health protection and climate resilience.

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• Awarded contracts totaling $380 million by the EPA.
• The $195 million Superfund Quality and Sample Support contract supports the cleanup of contaminated sites.
• The $185 million contract enhances the security and resilience of water infrastructure against various threats.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded two contracts totaling $380 million by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The contracts expand the company's technology and scientific research and support services to enable the agency's critical environmental and climate initiatives.

The Superfund Quality and Sample Support (QSS) contract is valued at $195 million with one two-year base period and three two-year option periods. Under QSS, GDIT will provide program support and infrastructure through the application of technical, scientific, analytical chemistry and information technology services to the EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation. These services will support the office's mission to clean up contaminated Superfund sites such as manufacturing facilities, processing plants, landfills and mining sites across the country and return them for safe and healthy reuse to communities. 

The second award is a new technical support contract to enable the EPA to protect and secure the nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The $185 million single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a five-year period of performance. GDIT will provide technical, cyber, education and program management services to the EPA Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division. GDIT will support the EPA in building resilience of critical water and wastewater utilities in communities across the nation from natural and manmade disasters, terrorism, cyberattacks and climate change.

"For more than 40 years, GDIT has partnered with the EPA on many environmental initiatives that are vital to the protection of public health in communities across the U.S.," said Darby Chellis Bade, GDIT vice president for EPA programs and climate initiatives. "At GDIT, we are committed to sustainability and delivering mission-critical environmental programs for our customers. This work inspires our scientists and IT professionals who are passionate about protecting our environment and enhancing climate resilience for current and future generations."

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $39.4 billion in revenue in 2022. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.

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FAQ

What is the total value of the contracts awarded to GD by the EPA?

The total value of the contracts awarded to General Dynamics by the EPA is $380 million.

What services will GDIT provide under the $195 million contract?

GDIT will provide technical, scientific, and analytical support for the cleanup of contaminated Superfund sites.

How long is the duration of the $185 million contract for water infrastructure?

The $185 million contract for water infrastructure has a five-year period of performance.

Which agency awarded contracts to General Dynamics?

The contracts were awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

What is the focus of the new technical support contract for the EPA?

The new technical support contract focuses on protecting and securing the nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.