Indefinite Delivery Contract 70B04C19D00000030

This indefinite delivery contract, awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (DHS CBP) to Hughes Network Systems LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, is part of the Tactical Communications II (TACCOM II) multiple award IDIQ contract vehicle. The contract has a $3 billion ceiling value and a period of performance through May 2026. Under this IDIQ, Hughes provides a range of tactical communications equipment and services, primarily satellite communications, to support CBP, as well as several other federal agencies including the Departments of Agriculture, Interior, Justice, Health and Human Services, State, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs. Key contract deliverables include satellite voice and data services, network infrastructure, terminals and related hardware, and maintenance support. The contract has no set-aside designation, and work is primarily performed in Germantown, Maryland. Specific task orders awarded to date include satellite services, terminal installations, and kit procurements, ranging from $13,500 to $594,954 in contract value. This IDIQ contract vehicle allows the government to streamline the acquisition of critical communications capabilities from an experienced provider across multiple agencies.

The original TACCOM II solicitation, issued by DHS CBP, was later amended to allow offerors to resubmit their proposals in full. This amendment aimed to ensure completeness and proper submission of proposals as part of the continued competition. The overall TACCOM II program seeks to provide the government with a comprehensive suite of tactical communications equipment and related services to support various homeland security, emergency response, and other critical mission requirements across civilian and defense agencies.