This federal contract award was made by the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (Atlantic Fleet), a defense agency, to Peraton Government Communications Inc., a prominent federal contractor specializing in satellite solutions, network services, and secure communications. The contract has a ceiling value of $272,454.00 and was awarded on February 1, 2011, with a final completion date of March 23, 2018. The contract is a delivery order for the DATS (Defense Advanced Telecommunications Service) program, which provides telecommunications services between Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type and was not set aside for small businesses, indicating Peraton's ability to compete effectively in full and open competition. Peraton Government Communications Inc. has a strong presence in the federal contracting landscape, with a portfolio that includes Ku-band satellite services, network connectivity solutions, telecommunications infrastructure services, and secure communication systems for major federal agencies.