General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has been awarded a $922 million contract by the General Services Administration to modernize U.S. Central Command’s (CENTCOM) enterprise IT infrastructure.
CENTCOM is one of the eleven combatant commands of the DoD that enable military operations in strategic areas of the globe.
The award – originally made in February and announced by GDIT on March 28 – has a one-year base period and five option years.
Work under the contract will improve CENTCOM’s ability to increase connectivity among its warfighters and support DoD goals across 21 nations in Northeast Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia.
“Technological innovation is critical to promoting stability and protecting our national security interests in this strategically important region,” said Brian Sheridan, GDIT’s senior vice president for Defense Division.
As part of the contract, GIDT will implement AI and machine learning (ML) technology to improve CENTCOM’s decision-making capabilities and increase the effectiveness of its zero-trust strategy and cloud infrastructure to defend against cybersecurity threats.
“We look forward to delivering advanced solutions to enable CENTCOM to be better connected and prepared in support of its missions,” said Sheridan.
