General Dynamics awarded $100 million Defense Intelligence Agency enterprise IT contract

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) announced a $100 million IT system modernization contract with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) on October 6, 2020. This contract, under the Enhanced Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise (E-SITE), includes a one-year base period with four additional option years. The contract focuses on enhancing DIA's core IT infrastructure, including system design, testing, and security accreditation. GDIT emphasizes its long-standing partnership with DIA, aiming to support the modernization of the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System.

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• Awarded a $100 million contract to modernize DIA's IT infrastructure.
• Contract duration includes one base year and up to five option years.
• Continues GDIT's 35-year relationship with DIA, enhancing its credibility.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today it was awarded an IT system modernization contract by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). GDIT will provide worldwide engineering support to DIA's core IT infrastructure to include system design, architecture, testing plans, and security accreditation.

The Infrastructure Services Enterprise Engineering (ISEE) task order, under the Enhanced Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise (E-SITE) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract has an estimated value of $100 million and includes a base period of one year, four option years plus one six-month option. Work completed under the ISEE task is foundational to the future IT infrastructure of the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DODIIS).

"GDIT is excited to continue our 35-year relationship supporting DIA and their complex national security mission. The ISEE award is a true testament to GDIT's ability to develop and deliver enterprise IT Infrastructure solutions at scale," said Deb Davis, Vice President and General Manager, Mission Solutions and Service Sector for GDIT's Intelligence & Homeland Security Division. "As a mission support leader and trusted partner for DIA's IT backbone, we look forward to supporting the ongoing modernization of the DoDIIS Enterprise."

In addition to GDIT's previously awarded E-SITE task orders for network engineering, operations and cybersecurity solutions, this new work will continue to directly support DIA's strategic goals for core IT services and seamlessly further its global mission.

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; IT services; C4ISR solutions; and shipbuilding and ship repair. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $39.4 billion in revenue in 2019. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com. More information about GDIT is available at www.gdit.com.

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FAQ

What is the value and duration of the contract awarded to General Dynamics (GD) by the Defense Intelligence Agency?

The contract awarded to General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is valued at $100 million and includes a one-year base period with four option years and an additional six-month option.

What services will General Dynamics (GD) provide under the DIA contract?

General Dynamics will provide worldwide engineering support, including system design, architecture, testing plans, and security accreditation for DIA's core IT infrastructure.

When was the IT system modernization contract for General Dynamics (GD) announced?

The contract was announced on October 6, 2020.

How does the new contract benefit General Dynamics (GD) and its relationship with DIA?

The award strengthens General Dynamics' 35-year relationship with DIA and showcases its capability in delivering enterprise IT infrastructure solutions.