# General Dynamics Protests DISA Enclave Expansion

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has expanded Leidos' existing $11 billion Defense Enclave Services contract to include migration of combatant command IT systems to the Department of Defense Network (DoDNet) without competition. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has filed a bid protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), challenging DISA's sole-source justification based on compressed timelines and Leidos' institutional knowledge. The GAO is expected to issue a ruling by October 19, 2026, which will determine whether DISA's expansion of the contract without competition stands or requires reconsideration.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the ongoing dispute over sole-source contract expansions and the implications for competition in large-scale IT modernization efforts within DoD.
- The protest highlights the importance of evaluating alternative contracting vehicles and competition requirements when expanding contract scopes.
- Contractors should assess the potential impact of the GAO decision on future opportunities related to DoD network modernization and combatant command IT migrations.
- Agencies may need to balance urgency claims with procurement regulations to avoid protests that could delay critical IT infrastructure projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** July 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- General Dynamics IT (protester)
- Leidos (prime contractor)
- General Dynamics Information Technology (protester)

### Sources
- [General Dynamics IT challenges DISA's Enclave expansion - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/contracts/2026/07/general-dynamics-it-challenges-disas-enclave-expansion/414761) - Washington Technology
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        General Dynamics protests DISA’s Enclave contract expansion | Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/contracting/2026/07/general-dynamics-protests-disas-enclave-contract-expansion) - Federal News Network