General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured a significant $131-million contract aimed at enhancing communication network capabilities across various US Air Force installations. This task order is a component of the broader $8.75-billion Base Infrastructure Modernization initiative, designed to create a more efficient and secure communication framework across all US Air and Space Force bases globally.
GDIT’s responsibilities under this contract include implementing both wired and wireless technologies at military locations throughout the Pacific region. These upgrades are anticipated to enhance connectivity, improve cybersecurity measures, foster interoperability, and enhance data readiness, ultimately facilitating better communication between troops and their leaders.
The contract spans a one-year base period, with the potential for an additional four option years, highlighting the long-term commitment to this modernization effort.
Brian Sheridan, senior vice president for defense at GDIT, emphasized the critical nature of communication for national security. “Our national security depends on the ability to connect, share information and act without delay,” he stated. Sheridan expressed enthusiasm about the opportunities this contract presents, particularly in delivering a next-generation network infrastructure for US forces in the Pacific. This infrastructure is expected to enable these forces to communicate, operate, and respond swiftly and accurately on the battlefield.
In a related development, CACI International, another defense contractor based in Virginia, was awarded a separate contract within the Base Infrastructure Modernization program. CACI’s task order focuses on “enterprise-level network infrastructure upgrades” for the US Space Force, covering base area networks across 14 military installations over a five-year period. This contract is valued at $212 million, underscoring the increasing investment in modernizing the communication capabilities of the armed forces.
