General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Fairfax, VA received a $33.8 million modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-07-D-0024) for IT and information management support services to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in Patuxent River, MD. The original $35.1 millon contract was awarded in August 2007 by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) also located in Patuxent River. NAWCAD is one of two product centers within NAVAIR.
This modification provides for a range of services and products, including information engineering; automation of business processes; analytical and technical support for enterprise resource planning (ERP); consultation; hardware and software evaluation and selection; systems analysis; systems and applications sustainment, including configuration and maintenance of web sites and servers; integration of systems and applications; database administration; production support; information assurance; network support; firewall support; and imaging services. GDIT expects to complete the work by September 2010.
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NAWCAD supports research, development, test, evaluation, engineering and fleet support of U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft and trainers. The NAWCAD operates ranges, test facilities, laboratories, and aircraft necessary to support the Navy’s acquisition requirements. It also provides a variety of services to the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies as well as non-federal customers.
NAVAIR works with industry to deliver aircraft, avionics, air-launched weapons, electronic warfare systems, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, launch and arresting gear, training equipment and facilities, and other equipment related to Navy and Marine Corps air power. NAVAIR provides research, design, development, and engineering; acquisition; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support for naval aviation weapon systems.