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Cyber

DISA Awards Leidos Potential $6.5 Billion Deal To Continue Network Support Work

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

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DISA Awards Leidos Potential $6.5 Billion Deal To Continue Network Support Work

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DISA has awarded Leidos [LDOS] a potential 10-year, $6.5 billion deal to continue providing support services for Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) and Defense Information System Network (DISN). Leidos is the incumbent on Global Solutions Management – Operations (GSM-O) program and beat out two competitors for the latest network sustainment and enhancement contract. “As the incumbent, we look forward to continuing the important work of operating and maintaining the global Defense Information System Network for stakeholders that range from…

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