General Dynamics Awarded $695 Million U.S. Army Europe Contract for Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured a $695 million task order from the United States Army Europe (USAREUR), awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA). This contract spans five years, covering a base period and four optional years. GDIT will provide critical enterprise IT and communications support to USAREUR and NATO operations in Europe, building on its previous work with the Army. The company aims to enhance mission command systems and cybersecurity solutions to bolster operational effectiveness.

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• Awarded a $695 million task order from USAREUR over five years.
• Continues collaboration with the US Army, enhancing operational capabilities.
• Focus on expanding cybersecurity solutions for critical mission systems.

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FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today it has been awarded the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) task order by the General Services Administration (GSA). The task order, awarded in fourth-quarter 2020, has a total estimated value of $695 million over a five-year period, inclusive of a three-month transition, one-year base period and four one-year options.

GDIT will deliver enterprise information technology, communications and mission command support services to USAREUR headquarters, US North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operations, and other forward deployed Department of Defense (DoD) organizations and Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) in Europe. Prior to this award, GDIT worked in tandem with the United States Army in Europe through the USAREUR G6 Theater Mission Command Contract (TMCC) II task order awarded to GDIT in 2016. 

"GDIT looks forward to the opportunity to continue supporting the USAREUR G6 and its growing need for expanded theater communications and greater interoperability to enhance Army and Allied mission command systems," said Amy Gilliland, GDIT president.

Building upon GDIT's previously awarded TMCC II task order, the EMITS task order will deliver technical expertise in cybersecurity solutions to further optimize critical mission command networks and systems enabling USAREUR operations to advance 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 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 value of the contract awarded to General Dynamics (GD) by the US Army Europe?

The contract is valued at $695 million over a five-year period.

When was the USAREUR Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services task order awarded to General Dynamics (GD)?

The task order was awarded in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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

GDIT will deliver enterprise IT, communications, and mission command support services.

How long is the duration of the task order awarded to General Dynamics (GD)?

The duration is five years, including a base year and four option years.

What organization awarded the contract to General Dynamics (GD)?

The contract was awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA).