GDIT has secured a $299 million contract to extend its work supporting the Pentagon’s critical network infrastructure. The award, made by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) through the Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management-Next Generation (JSP ETM-NG) program, includes a one-year base period and two six-month extension options.
This contract reaffirms GDIT’s longstanding relationship with the Department of Defense (DoD). It highlights the company’s role in maintaining and modernizing vital communications systems that serve over 55,000 users in the Pentagon and the National Capital Region. The network infrastructure under GDIT’s care is crucial for secure, efficient operations across military and civilian agencies, ensuring mission-critical data delivery.
About the JSP ETM-NG Program
The JSP ETM-NG (Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management-Next Generation) program is a Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) initiative that involves operating, maintaining, deploying, and managing network infrastructures for the Pentagon and other government facilities. Key points about the JSP ETM-NG program include:
- Purpose: It provides high-availability transport services to DISA Joint Service Provider (JSP) customers, enabling them to meet their mission requirements.
- Scope: The program covers the Pentagon, 85 external locations, and areas up to 150 miles from the National Capital Region.
- Services: It involves operating, maintaining, deploying, and managing the full complement of Pentagon and regional government-furnished network infrastructures.
- Customers: The program supports over 38,000 Department of Defense customers in the National Capital Region, including the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington Headquarters Services, and Military Departments.
- Modernization: The program is currently implementing a Software-Defined Networking solution to improve design, reduce complexity, increase capacity, and enhance visibility through deploying the Netscout Infinistream solution.
- Objectives: The program aims to improve the speed, security, and reliability of the network infrastructure, supporting technological superiority for warfighters.
Overall, the JSP ETM-NG program maintains and enhances the network infrastructure that the Pentagon and other key defense organizations rely on for their operations.
Key Focus Areas
Under the JSP ETM-NG program, GDIT will handle the operation and maintenance of the Pentagon’s IT environment, particularly optimizing the speed, security, and reliability of its communications networks. These enhancements come at a time when the Pentagon increasingly relies on cutting-edge IT solutions to support administrative functions and defense operations. As part of this contract, GDIT will incorporate the latest innovations in cybersecurity, network optimization, and IT infrastructure, all while ensuring compliance with federal standards like Zero Trust architecture.
Expertise in Network Modernization
“This contract underscores our commitment to enhancing the Pentagon’s network infrastructure, advancing the technology our warfighters rely on,” said Brian Sheridan, GDIT’s Senior Vice President for Defense. “Our continued partnership with DISA allows us to reimagine how to provide modern, secure, and reliable networks to support national defense operations.”
DISA’s selection of GDIT through the JSP ETM-NG program reflects the DoD’s prioritization of reliable, scalable IT infrastructure to support its ever-evolving mission needs. The Pentagon’s network is among the most complex and secure in the world, and ensuring its uninterrupted performance is critical to maintaining military readiness and operational superiority. GDIT, with its deep experience in delivering IT solutions across federal agencies, is positioned to meet these challenges head-on.
Broader Implications for GovCon IT
This contract reflects broader trends in the government contracting (GovCon) IT sector, where federal agencies emphasize modernization, security, and efficiency in their IT environments. As the government increasingly shifts towards cloud-based solutions and AI-enhanced technologies, this partnership will facilitate the DoD’s digital transformation efforts. Federal IT spending is expected to grow, driven by strategic priorities like AI, 5G, and cybersecurity.
Looking Ahead
As part of GDIT’s continuing efforts to support the Pentagon, the company is expected to integrate new technologies that align with evolving federal requirements for secure IT environments. The ongoing improvements to the network infrastructure are critical for enhancing day-to-day operations and supporting future defense initiatives that will require high-performance, secure, and flexible IT infrastructure. With increasing cyber threats, contracts like this demonstrate how federal agencies invest in resilience and redundancy to protect the nation’s most critical assets.