General Dynamics to Provide Computer Systems Operations and Maintenance to the U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego
FAIRFAX, Va. – The U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC San Diego) has selected General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), to provide computer systems operations, hardware maintenance and systems engineering support to its Tactical Systems Integration and Interoperability Division (Code 245). The total potential value of the contract, if all options are exercised, is $16.5 million over a five-year period of performance.
“General Dynamics is proud to continue supporting SSC San Diego’s computer systems,” said Ken Slaght, senior vice president at General Dynamics Information Technology. “This contract win validates our past success in supporting the naval divisions that provide information technology support for the completion of operational missions. At the same time, we are pleased with this new opportunity to provide leading systems engineering services to the Tactical Systems Integration and Interoperability Division.”
Under this contract, General Dynamics will provide maintenance, field engineering, computer systems operation and administration and configuration management services in support of the Combined Test Bed laboratories for SSC San Diego. Additionally, General Dynamics will provide hardware maintenance for computers, peripherals, tactical displays, communications equipment and networks.
SSC San Diego is one of five field activities of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). SPAWAR and its systems centers provide much of the tactical and non-tactical information management technology required by the Navy to complete its operational missions. SSC San Diego provides the U.S. Navy with research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support for command, control and communication systems and ocean surveillance. SSC San Diego provides information resources to support the joint warfighter in mission execution and force protection.
The contract was awarded in the name of Anteon, which was acquired by General Dynamics in June 2006.
General Dynamics Information Technology, which is a combination of the former Anteon and General Dynamics Network Systems, is a top-tier systems integrator that provides information technology (IT), systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. With 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company has the customer knowledge, domain expertise and proven performance to manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs.
As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology utilizes its deep mission understanding to deliver proven IT services and enterprise solutions that enable customers to achieve their expanding mission requirements, meet enterprise goals, and accomplish business objectives on-time and on-budget. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, VA., employs approximately 81,900 people worldwide and had 2005 revenue of $21.2 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. More information about the company is available at www.generaldynamics.com.
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July 31, 2006
Contact: Mark Meudt
Tel: (703) 246-0525
Email: Mark.Meudt@gdit.com
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