GDIT to Provide Next-Generation Voice Communication Systems to the Navy

The U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Atlantic has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) voice systems engineering contract, under which the company will provide secure communication capabilities for the Navy worldwide. The single-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract holds a ceiling of $91.2 million. It includes a five-year base period with one four-year option as well as one six-month option period. GDIT will submit proposals for individual task orders to provide next-generation solutions for the Navy’s voice systems, according to the company.

Through this contract, GDIT will provide systems engineering and life-cycle sustainment support for the Navy’s secure voice systems, which includes VINSON/ANDVT Crypto Modernization (VACM), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Defense Red Switch Network, Tactical Shore Gateway, and other secure voice systems and equipment. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed by November 2023. If the options are exercised, work could continue until June 2028.

“GDIT continues to expand our platform of next-generation services and solutions for the Navy,” said Rich Farinacci, vice president and General Manager for GDIT’s Naval and Training Solutions Sector. “Our secure voice systems portfolio will provide robust engineering support to the Navy. Together, we will fortify this support and enable the Navy to remain focused on their important mission.”