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General Dynamics Gets $25M Network Security Order

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General Dynamics has been awarded a task order to provide modernized base-level network security boundary support to the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at all active Air Force and Air National Guard bases worldwide.

The task order was awarded under the Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) contract and has a potential value of $25.3 million over two years if all options are exercised. Under this award, General Dynamics will support the Enclave Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network Firewall and Automated Security Incident Management Sustainment (ENFAAS) program.

The NETCENTS contract is a multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract awarded to General Dynamics in September 2004.

[Image courtesy: General Dynamics]

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