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General Dynamics Gets $46.7M Navy IT Services Contract

By TechTaffy Desk

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, was awarded a contract to provide information technology services and security assistance support to the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) and Navy International Programs Office. The 48-month contract value is $46.7 million.

Under this contract, General Dynamics will provide the U.S. Navy with support for project, financial and logistical analysis and management; IT services; cooperative programs; and international training and educational programs. Work on the contract is being performed in Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.; Pensacola, FL; and Dayton, OH.

[U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles E. White/Released]

 

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