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October 1, 2007 |
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General Dynamics Awarded $71 Million to Provide
Professional Services Support to DHS
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) a task order to provide information management support and to maintain the key services and systems for the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The award has a maximum potential value of $71.4 million over five years if all options are exercised, including a first year option of $11.2 million.
Under the task order, General Dynamics will provide professional services support to include systems engineering, architecture, governance, program management, information assurance, and National Security Systems activities. General Dynamics has performed similar services for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis since 2003 under the DHS Intelligence Analysis support contract.
“General Dynamics is committed to providing the right technology, services, and people in support of the critical mission of securing our nation,” said Lou Von Thaer, president, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. “The breadth and depth of our experience and expertise will enable us to continue helping the Office of Intelligence and Analysis achieve their mission.”
The task order was awarded
under the DHS Enterprise Acquisitions Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions (EAGLE)
contract.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately
82,900 people worldwide and anticipates 2007 revenues of more than $27 billion.
The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary
combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and
information systems and technologies. More information about the company is
available online at www.generaldynamics.com.
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