General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded a foundational Information Technology Enterprise contract to support components of the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). The $396 million contract, awarded in April, has a one-year base period and four option years.
SOCOM components require modernized IT networks to enable Special Operations Forces (SOF) to rapidly transfer, communicate and share operational and intelligence information, especially in contested and remote environments where speed and agility are crucial. Under this contract, GDIT will provide a full gamut of enterprise IT services that are well-integrated, flexible and adaptable to support SOF's dynamic and complex missions around the world. The company will leverage its AI capabilities to enhance operational effectiveness and improve decision making, migrate SOF to a multi-cloud environment, and implement advanced zero trust solutions to bolster cybersecurity.
"Modern warfare is constantly evolving and enhancing SOF's digital capabilities is critical to mission success," said Brian Sheridan, GDIT's senior vice president for Defense. "We look forward to delivering a cutting-edge IT network that ensures our elite military units are connected to the intelligence they need to stay ahead in every mission."
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Download free sample pagesThe contract builds on GDIT's history of delivering mission-critical IT capabilities for combatant commands. Last year, the company won a technical and mission services contract to support SOCOM and its partners. GDIT also provides digital modernization services for the U.S. Central Command and cyber services for the U.S. Southern Command.
