FAIRFAX, Va., May 16 (UPI) -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has been contracted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for communications support.
The task order, which carries a value of $14 million, is for the agency's National Communications System's Advanced Information System's National Coordinating Center.
Under the task order, General Dynamics will provide constant and continual watch operations for critical communications infrastructure and also provide emergency response support and liaise with communications partners to identify the possible impacts of potentially disruptive events.
If communications interruptions should occur, General Dynamics would coordinate the restoration and repair of communications infrastructure.
"NCC Watch's coordination role and analysis support have become critical as the nation's reliance on communications assets and the wireless infrastructure grows," said John Jolly, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems' Cyber Systems division. "To meet this challenge, the General Dynamics team of communications experts applies its extensive experience to support the NCC Watch."
The NCC Watch helps in the collaboration with industry and government partners to support information sharing and responds to cyber security incidents and events in tandem with the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team.
