General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it was awarded a $580 million Integrated Base Defense Sustainment Support task order to continue enhancing the security and readiness of U.S. Army bases. The task order, awarded in May, includes a one-year base period and four option years.
GDIT Awarded Task Order to Enhance Security and Readiness of U.S. Army Bases
Under the task order, GDIT will sustain force protections systems such as radars, cameras and sensors across the globe, including in the most austere and high-threat locations. These security systems are critical to protecting installations, personnel and infrastructure from a range of potential threats, including unauthorized access, surveillance, drone activity and cyberattacks. GDIT will provide continued operational availability of these vital systems, ensuring they remain mission-ready at all times. The company will also leverage its Cove AI Ops Digital Accelerator to deliver enhanced logistics support, streamline processes and reduce overall operating costs.
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GDIT has decades of experience delivering mission-critical services to the Army. Last year, the company was awarded two task orders to train more than 500,000 soldiers. The company also provides flight school training services to 4,000 Army students every year and delivers cyber operations support to the Army National Guard.
