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General Dynamics Awarded Contract For Joint Biological Point Detection Systems

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Friday, September 17th, 2010

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General Dynamics [GD] Armament and Technical Products has been awarded a $30 million contract by the Army for production and field support of Joint Biological Point Detection Systems (JBPDS). The Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., awarded the six-year, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract on Aug. 13 as the result of a competitive solicitation. This contract has a potential value of up to $300 million if all options are exercised. General Dynamics…

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Congress

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Congress

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