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USPS awards General Dynamics $467 million technical support services contract

By TechTaffy Desk

General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a contract for Enterprise Information Technology Program (EITP) Technical Support Services (TSS) by the United States Postal Service.

The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract includes a base period of three years, with four additional one-year option periods; with an estimated ceiling value of $467 million.

Under this IDIQ, GDIT will provide resources, expertise and technology to deliver next-generation IT services, components and products, said the company in a statement. GDIT will also provide the professional, technical and end-to-end support services.

[Image courtesy: USPS]

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