General Dynamics Information Technology Awarded $241 Million Multi-Cloud Contract by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), has secured a $241 million contract from the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for cloud services and software tools. The agreement includes a one-year base period and three one-year options. GDIT aims to enhance healthcare service delivery through a multi-cloud environment utilizing Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure Government, streamlining procurement, implementation, and financial management of cloud services.

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• Awarded a $241 million contract by CMS for cloud services.
• Continues a 40-year partnership with CMS.
• Enhances healthcare service delivery through a multi-cloud environment.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today it has been awarded a new contract by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide cloud services and software tools. The Cloud Products and Tool (CPT) task order holds a total estimated value of $241 million, on a one-year base period with three one-year options.

GDIT will procure cloud services and implement a mature multi-cloud environment designed to deliver critical healthcare services to tens of millions of Americans through applications such as Medicare.gov and Healthcare.gov. CMS operates one of the largest public clouds in the federal government, and the new instances procured under CPT will include Amazon Web Services public cloud and GovCloud, and Microsoft Azure Government.

"We look forward to continuing our 40-year partnership with CMS and providing innovative and cost efficient delivery of cloud services," said GDIT president, Amy Gilliland.

Through CPT, GDIT will deliver increased value to CMS by accelerating the procurement and implementation of cloud services, professional services, cloud training, tools and software, in addition to simplifying the financial management of cloud assets.

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 Information Technology by CMS?

The contract awarded to GDIT by CMS is valued at $241 million.

How long is the contract duration for GDIT's project with CMS?

The contract includes a one-year base period with three additional one-year options.

What services will GDIT provide under the CMS contract?

GDIT will deliver cloud services and software tools to enhance healthcare services.

Which cloud services will be utilized by GDIT for CMS?

GDIT will use Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure Government for the CMS contract.

What is the primary goal of the CPT task order awarded to GDIT?

The goal is to streamline the procurement and implementation of cloud services for CMS.