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General Dynamics Submits Bid for $10 Billion Navy-Marine Corps Intranet Initiative

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The Navy and Marine Corps are shifting from platform-centric warfare to network-centric warfare with the Information Technology for the 21st Century (IT-21) initiative, recognizing that the most effective weapon of the 21st century will be information. To support this vision, General Dynamics has submitted a bid for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) program, a five-year, $10 billion initiative that will provide secure voice, video and data networking, desktop computers, and support services to over 450,000 users at installations in the continental United States and Hawaii. The program will enable the widespread use of all tactical and non-tactical applications on a single network, giving the warfighter a link back to all stateside resources.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) program is a five-year, $10 billion initiative that will provide secure voice, video and data networking, desktop computers, and support services to over 450,000 users at installations in the continental United States and Hawaii.
  • The program will enable the widespread use of all tactical and non-tactical applications on a single network, giving the warfighter a link back to all stateside resources.
  • General Dynamics has invested over $2 billion in the Information Systems and Technology sector of its business over the last three years, integrating those capabilities across existing platforms.
  • The General Dynamics-led team, Team NEON, includes Compuware, Harris, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sprint, Unisys Corporation, Wang Government Services, and several smaller companies.
  • Team NEON is uniquely qualified to deliver a mission-focused solution to the Department of the Navy, with a solid mix of commercial and government experience.
  • The team will leverage the depth of Wang's experience in the security arena to deliver a sophisticated, secure intranet solution.
  • Sprint will provide on-demand bandwidth connectivity for voice, video and data, enabling the warfighter to remain focused on core missions, especially during a crisis.
  • Compuware brings over 25 years of experience to Team NEON in software development and application services, while PricewaterhouseCoopers provides extensive, proven resources and processes to reduce risk and ensure successful program execution.
  • Harris Corporation brings its expertise in wireless, satellite communications, and Total Cost of Ownership Modeling to Team NEON.

Statistics:

  • The Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) program is worth an estimated $10 billion.
  • The program will provide secure voice, video and data networking, desktop computers, and support services to over 450,000 users at installations in the continental United States and Hawaii.
  • General Dynamics has invested over $2 billion in the Information Systems and Technology sector of its business over the last three years.
  • Team NEON includes over 10 companies, including Compuware, Harris, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sprint, Unisys Corporation, Wang Government Services, and several smaller companies.
  • The team will manage over four million seats, or computer users, around the world.
  • Unisys has built an unmatched worldwide support infrastructure with services personnel, help-desk, and network-management services.
  • Sprint provides global network services to the federal government and is a full-service provider to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in the United States and overseas.
  • Compuware is a $1.7 billion commercial IT company providing world-class software application management for customers ranging from Ford Motor Company to BankOne.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers has extensive, proven resources and processes to reduce risk and ensure successful program execution.
  • Harris Corporation is a leading producer of systems, applications and integrated networks for the U.S. Government.

Sources:

  • General Dynamics press release, "General Dynamics Submits Bid for Navy-Marine Corps Intranet Initiative," February 14, 2000.
  • General Dynamics, "Information Technology for the 21st Century (IT-21) initiative," 2000.
  • Team NEON, "Team NEON Proposal for Navy-Marine Corps Intranet Initiative," 2000.
  • Compuware, "Compuware Corporation, About Us," 2000.
  • Sprint, "Sprint Corporation, About Us," 2000.
  • Unisys, "Unisys Corporation, About Us," 2000.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers, "PricewaterhouseCoopers, About Us," 2000.

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