FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — General Dynamics
Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:
GD), has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Army
Medical Department’s healthcare construction projects, including
modernization of current Army medical facilities and transition to
newly constructed facilities. The indefinite delivery / indefinite
quantity contract, one of five awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, has a total potential value of $409 million over four
years if all options are exercised.
General Dynamics will provide troop-ready project support for
planning, outfitting and transitioning the staff and medical
facilities associated with U.S. Army Medical Department healthcare
construction projects. Under the contract, General Dynamics will
provide interior design development, equipment needs assessments,
relocation services, equipment installation and maintenance, and
employee training.
Richard Mylod, program manager in General Dynamics Information
Technology’s Health Services group, said, “General Dynamics
understands the U.S. Army Medical Department’s critical mission to
safely and efficiently reposition staff, patients and medical
equipment without any disruption to patient care. America’s
warriors and Military Health System beneficiaries should receive
first-rate medical treatment and recover in world-class facilities.
To support this mission, we will deliver innovative solutions to
manage each project for the Corps of Engineers, ensuring work is
completed on time and within budget.”
The Corps of Engineers will manage those projects on behalf of
the U.S. Army Medical Department Health Facilities Planning Agency,
which includes all of the fixed hospitals, medical centers and
clinics overseen by the U.S. Army Medical Command; all dental
facilities managed by the U.S. Dental Command; and all Armed
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