General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin Invited to Compete in Phase 2 of Integrated Wireless Network (IWN) Program

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The Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced that General Dynamics (GD) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) have been invited to compete in the second phase of a potential multi-billion dollar program aimed at creating a unified wireless communications system for federal agents and officers. The Integrated Wireless Network (IWN) program aims to provide a consolidated nationwide federal wireless communications service that replaces standalone component systems and supports law enforcement, first responder, and homeland security requirements. In phase two, the companies will develop proposals to design the new communications system, with the goal of implementing a system that enables federal agency interoperability with state, local, and tribal public safety and homeland security entities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IWN program is a key homeland security system that will bring enhanced voice and data services to field agents and officers, enabling them to perform their missions more safely and effectively.
  • The program is led by the Department of Justice (DoJ) and is expected to result in a 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
  • In phase two, General Dynamics (GD) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) will develop proposals to design the new communications system, followed by another phase prior to the selection of one contractor to develop and implement IWN.
  • Neither General Dynamics nor Lockheed Martin disclosed their industry teammates on the program, but General Dynamics' C4 Systems business in Scottsdale, Ariz. is taking the lead on IWN with support from GD Network Systems in Needham, Mass.
  • The IWN program aims to provide a consolidated nationwide federal wireless communications service that replaces standalone component systems and supports law enforcement, first responder, and homeland security requirements.
  • Gordon McElroy, vice president of homeland security systems at Lockheed Martin, stated that the IWN will bring enhanced voice and data services to field agents and officer, enabling them to perform their missions more safely and effectively.

Statistics:

  • The IWN program is expected to result in a 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract.
  • The program aims to provide a consolidated nationwide federal wireless communications service.
  • In phase two, General Dynamics (GD) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) will develop proposals to design the new communications system.
  • The IWN program is a key homeland security system that will bring enhanced voice and data services to field agents and officers.
  • The program aims to implement solutions that provide federal agency interoperability with state, local, and tribal public safety, and homeland security entities.

Sources:

  • "Justice Department Announces Selection of Contractors for the Integrated Wireless Network (IWN) Program" (2004)
  • Access Intelligence, LLC. (2004) "General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin Invited to Compete in Phase 2 of Integrated Wireless Network (IWN) Program"