Award GSA order for vakn satellite uplink transponder bandwidth

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Contract number
36C10B22F0063
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,754,839

Award facts

Opportunity
  • 36C10B22Q00070 Solicitation number
Contract value 100% obligated
$1,754,839.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 96% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
517410 Satellite Telecommunications
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Germantown, MD 20876, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Exercise an Option P00004 · GSA modification to exercise option period 4 for vakn satellite uplink transponder bandwidth $324,000
Exercise an Option P00003 · GSA modification to exercise option period 3 for vakn satellite uplink transponder bandwidth $324,000
Exercise an Option P00002 · GSA modification to exercise option period 2 for vakn satellite uplink transponder bandwidth $324,000
Exercise an Option P00001 · GSA modification to exercise option period 1 for vakn satellite uplink transponder bandwidth $324,000
Original award $458,839

About this award

Hughes Network Systems LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation and a large business prime contractor headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, was awarded a delivery order for satellite uplink transponder bandwidth services to the Department of Veterans Affairs through the VA Technology Acquisition Center. The award, valued at $1.75 million with a firm fixed-price arrangement, was issued on February 7, 2022, and extends through January 6, 2027, with no small business set-aside designation. This delivery order represents a modification to exercise option period 4 under an existing GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract vehicle, enabling the VA to procure critical satellite communications infrastructure necessary for maintaining connectivity and operational communications across its national network.

Hughes Network Systems has established itself as a strategic technology partner for federal agencies through its extensive portfolio of satellite communications and managed network solutions. Beyond this VA contract, the company holds multiple significant vehicles including $13 billion Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services contracts with the Defense Information Systems Agency, a $2.67 billion Department of Defense Wireless Mobility Services contract, and a $950 million Advanced Battle Management System contract with the Air Force. The company's specialized expertise in satellite-based connectivity solutions, emergency communications capabilities, and network infrastructure positions it as a critical provider supporting federal agencies' communication requirements across both defense and civilian operations.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 36C10B22F0063?

36C10B22F0063 was awarded to Hughes Network Systems LLC by VA Technology Acquisition Center (Headquarters) on February 7, 2022.

How much is contract 36C10B22F0063 worth?

The government has obligated $1,754,839 on 36C10B22F0063.

Is contract 36C10B22F0063 an order under another contract?

Yes. 36C10B22F0063 is a delivery order under GS35F0907P, a federal supply schedule, on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).

Was contract 36C10B22F0063 competed?

The extent of competition for 36C10B22F0063 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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