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General Dynamics awarded USSOCOM contract for up to $900 million

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, was awarded the SOCOM Wide Mission Support (SWMS) contract by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a maximum ceiling of $900 million over five years.

General Dynamics will support USSOCOM forces and staffs with technical and management functions across the globe. The company will provide engineering and technical services for major weapon systems, program technical assistance, support systems requirements and assist with production decision-making and program controls.

Work under the contract will be carried out by ARMA Global, a subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology that supports the global missions of Special Operations Forces.

[Image courtesy: ARMA Global]

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