FAIRFAX, Va., April 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Central Command's 160th Signal Brigade will receive technological support from General Dynamics Information Technology under a five-year contract.
The award from the Army's Network Enterprise Technology Command carries a potential value of $64.5 million.
"General Dynamics has a strong history with the 160th Signal Brigade and significant experience delivering advanced communications capabilities," said Zannie Smith, senior vice president of the National and Homeland Security Division for General Dynamics Information Technology.
"We understand the importance of the brigade's mission and the critical role it plays in supporting U.S. troops in the Middle East."
U.S. Central Command is responsible for U.S. military operations in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. The 160th provides it with enterprise communications capabilities.
Under the award, General Dynamics will perform administrative, information assurance, cybersecurity and operations tasks. It will also provide power and facilities engineering, logistics services and IT networking and transmission expertise.
General Dynamics will perform its tasks in Kuwait, Qatar and Afghanistan.
