VIZB000469EBM inmarsat broadband global area network service (commercial satellite subscription services) for ussocom.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 0469
- Awardee
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Satcom Direct Government Communications, Inc. UEI SEUTD4ML1KX5 Part of Satcom Direct Communications, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $311
Award facts
- Contract value 14% obligated
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- $310.68 Current, with exercised options
- $2,279.91 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- National Security Agency Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 8 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- South Korea
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $155 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Original award | $155 |
About this award
Comsat, Inc., a division of Satcom Direct Communications, Inc., was awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement call valued at approximately $2.3K by the National Security Agency on November 25, 2014, for Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network service subscriptions supporting the United States Special Operations Command. The contract was performed in South Korea and utilized a firm fixed-price structure with no set-aside designation. This award represents a task order call against Comsat's existing Multiple Award Schedule, enabling USSOCOM to procure commercial satellite subscription services for global area network connectivity on an as-needed basis.
As a subsidiary of Satcom Direct Communications, Inc., Comsat has established itself as a primary provider of secure satellite communications solutions to the Department of Defense and special operations community. The parent company maintains a substantial presence in federal contracting through its portfolio of Inmarsat service offerings, including BGAN and SwiftBroadband subscriptions, and currently holds a significant $241 million Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contract awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency in December 2023. Satcom Direct Communications serves multiple federal agencies beyond defense, including the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard, providing mission-critical voice, data, and broadband capabilities for operations requiring beyond-line-of-sight communications in remote environments.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 0469?
0469 was awarded to Satcom Direct Government Communications, Inc. by Defense Information Systems Agency (Department of Defense) on November 25, 2014.
How much is contract 0469 worth?
The government has obligated $311 on 0469. Its potential value, with all options, is $2,280.
Which agency awarded contract 0469?
Defense Information Systems Agency (Department of Defense) awarded 0469, with funding from National Security Agency (Department of Defense).
Is contract 0469 an order under another contract?
Yes. 0469 is a BPA call under HC101314A0003, a blanket purchase agreement.
Was contract 0469 competed?
The extent of competition for 0469 was competed under sap. The government received 8 offers.
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