Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3)

Award Date 10/16/2017
Last Date To Order 10/14/2027
Shared Ceiling $2.5B
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3) is a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for procuring advanced satellite communications solutions. The contract supports a comprehensive range of satellite communication services, including fixed and mobile satellite services, satellite bandwidth, transponder capacity, ground infrastructure, engineering support, and specialized communication equipment. These solutions are designed to meet complex and customized satellite communication requirements across various government agencies, with a particular emphasis on supporting national security, defense, intelligence, and civilian agency missions.

Task orders under this contract vehicle typically range from $100,000 to over $200 million, with most contracts having firm fixed-price structures and performance periods between two to five years. Frequently winning prime contractors include SES Space & Defense, Global Enterprise Solutions, Ultisat Inc. (Speedcast), Inmarsat Government, and Ritenet Corp. Key federal agencies utilizing this contract include the Department of Defense (particularly Special Operations Command, Air Force, and Marine Corps), Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The task orders cover diverse satellite communication needs such as disaster contingency network support, broadcasting services, deployed operations communication support, space segment services, and mobile satellite access. While most task orders do not have specific set-aside designations, some smaller awards have been made to minority-owned or small disadvantaged businesses.

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