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General Dynamics wins $208 million Department of Education IT support services contract

By TechTaffy Desk

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) will provide technology support services to the U.S. Department of Education through a new contract, said the company in a statement.

The Portfolio of Integrated Value-Oriented Technologies – Integration (PIVOT-I) contract was awarded to SRA International, a managed affiliate of GDIT. It holds an estimated ceiling value of $208 million and includes a base period of six months, with five one-year options and two award terms.

[Image courtesy: U.S. Department of Education]

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