SES Space & Defense, Inc.
SES Space & Defense, Inc., doing business as SES World Skies US Government Solution, is a leading provider of satellite communications products and services to the U.S. federal government. As a subsidiary of SES, a global leader in content connectivity solutions, the company specializes in delivering customized satellite communications capabilities to support critical national security, defense, and intelligence missions. SES Space & Defense offers a wide range of services, including low latency, high throughput satellite services; very small aperture terminal (VSAT) networks; satellite-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions; hosted payloads; and managed satellite communications services.
Through its prime and subcontract awards, SES Space & Defense has provided a diverse array of satellite communications services to multiple government agencies. The company has delivered commercial satellite bandwidth, ground infrastructure, and associated services to the Army, Air Force, Navy, and various defense agencies. Notable contracts include a $33 million award from the Army Cyber Command for CONUS, Alaska, and Hawaii space segment support, a $47.8 million Other Transaction Agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory for experimentation using commercial space internet, and a $32.4 million contract from the U.S. Agency for Global Media for satellite capacity and managed teleport services. SES Space & Defense has also supported intelligence and security programs through contracts with the Army Intelligence and Security Command, providing satellite bandwidth and terminal services for signals intelligence and communications requirements.
SES Space & Defense holds several significant federal contract indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs). The company was awarded a $269 million Blanket Purchase Agreement by the Defense Information Systems Agency for low latency, high throughput satellite services worldwide. This single-award BPA, set to run through August 2028, has already seen multiple task orders issued for various satellite communications services. Another notable IDV is a $119.8 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Army Intelligence and Security Command, providing professional services, IT solutions, and intelligence analysis support through May 2027. Additionally, SES Space & Defense is part of a multiple-award IDV for the Advanced Battle Management System program, with a potential value of $950 million, under which it has received task orders for program overview services and technology development efforts in support of the Air Force's networked command, control, and communications capabilities.
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Not listed 11790 Sunrise Valley Dr #300, Reston, VA 20191, USA
12/12/01 6/13/25 Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc.
Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc., doing business as DRS Global Enterprise Solutions Inc., is a foreign-owned, for-profit defense contractor specializing in advanced satellite communications, network computing, and intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance solutions for the U.S. military and intelligence agencies. As a subsidiary of the Italian aerospace firm Leonardo SPA, the company leverages its expertise in advanced sensing, satellite communications, and battlefield technologies to develop and manufacture a wide range of defense products and services. Global Enterprise Solutions has established itself as a prime contractor for various Department of Defense components, including the Air Force, U.S. Special Operations Command, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Through its federal contract awards, Global Enterprise Solutions has provided an extensive array of goods and services. These include satellite capacity and transponded capacity on widebeam and spot beam satellites, space segment services, satellite communications equipment, information technology support, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance solutions, and operational training. The company has received numerous awards from agencies such as the U.S. Special Operations Command, Defense Information Systems Agency, and various military branches. Notable contracts include a $125 million award for space segment transition services and multiple awards exceeding $1 million for satellite communications support to different military commands. Global Enterprise Solutions often partners with major subcontractors like Intelsat, OneWeb, Peraton, and Viasat to augment its capabilities. While the company primarily serves as a prime contractor, it has also acted as a subcontractor on several occasions, providing IT services and equipment to prime contractors such as Jacobs Technology Inc., IAP Worldwide Services, Inc., and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
Global Enterprise Solutions holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that allow for flexible procurement of its services. A notable IDV is a $175 million single-award contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency for internet platform equipment and satellite services, running through December 2030. The company also holds a $900 million multiple-award IDV for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit satellite-based services, awarded by DISA with a performance period through July 2033. Other IDVs include a $134.5 million Blanket Purchase Agreement for global X-band satellite communication services and a $24 million BPA for KU-band transponded satellite capacity. These IDVs enable various DOD components to issue task orders for a wide range of satellite communication services, IT support, and related products. The company's position on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, with a $700,000 ceiling, further expands its ability to provide IT products and services across multiple agencies. These vehicles collectively demonstrate Global Enterprise Solutions' capacity to deliver critical space-based and IT solutions to support the Department of Defense's global operations.
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Not listed 11790 Sunrise Valley Dr #300, Reston, VA 20191, USA
1/24/02 7/18/25 Hughes Network Systems LLC
Hughes Network Systems LLC, doing business as Hughes, is a leading provider of broadband satellite services and managed network solutions to the federal government. The company offers a wide range of satellite communications technologies, including satellite connectivity, satellite services, satellite communication systems, and related equipment and maintenance. As a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, Hughes has extensive experience delivering critical communications capabilities to various federal agencies, supporting missions across defense, homeland security, disaster response, and civilian agency operations. Hughes leverages its expertise in satellite technology to provide reliable and secure communication solutions for government customers.
Through its federal contract awards, Hughes has provided numerous goods and services to support government operations. The company has delivered satellite voice and data communication services for emergency operations, particularly in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster response efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Hughes has supplied satellite modems, terminals, and kits to agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense. The company has also provided digital signage systems and upgrades to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Other services include satellite maintenance, bandwidth provision, and studio equipment for government education and training networks. Key customers include FEMA, the Air Force, Army, Defense Information Systems Agency, Department of Transportation, and Veterans Health Administration. Most awards are made without small business set-asides, reflecting Hughes' position as a large business prime contractor.
Hughes holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that position the company to continue supporting critical satellite communications and network management needs across defense and civilian agencies. In 2024, Hughes was awarded a $500,000 Federal Supply Schedule contract by the General Services Administration, allowing it to compete for task orders to provide a range of satellite communication technologies and services through 2029. The company also holds a $900 million multiple-award IDIQ contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency for proliferated low Earth orbit satellite services through 2033. Additionally, the Air Force awarded Hughes a $950 million IDIQ contract in 2021 for advanced battle management systems as part of the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) program. These IDVs enable Hughes to compete for and receive subsequent task orders from various federal agencies for satellite-based services, tactical communications equipment, and advanced battle management systems over the next decade.
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Not listed 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, MD 20876, USA
10/30/03 10/11/25 Artel LLC
Artel LLC is a limited liability company that specializes in providing secure network communication services to federal government agencies. The company offers a wide range of telecommunications, satellite bandwidth, and IT infrastructure solutions to support critical government operations worldwide. Artel LLC has established itself as a prime contractor on multiple government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) and indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs), demonstrating its ability to deliver diverse satellite network infrastructure capabilities across military and diplomatic mission areas. As a for-profit organization, Artel LLC has been registered in SAM.gov since September 27, 2001, and maintains an active registration status.
Through its federal contract awards, Artel LLC has provided a variety of services to defense and civilian agencies. Notable projects include the provision of Ku-band satellite bandwidth for the Air Force Space Command and Air Combat Command, telecommunication leases for intra-UK circuits, and internet services for the U.S. Embassy in Juba, South Sudan. The company has been awarded numerous contracts by defense agencies such as the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army, and Department of the Navy. Civilian agency contracts include those with the Department of State and the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service. Artel LLC's services encompass commercial satellite communication bandwidth, fiber optic and copper data circuits, network infrastructure maintenance, and dedicated VSAT internet connectivity. The company has also participated as a subcontractor on projects involving engineering services and cybersecurity support for prime contractors such as L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and Peraton Inc. These contracts demonstrate Artel LLC's versatility in delivering both large-scale satellite communication solutions and specialized IT services across various government sectors.
Artel LLC holds two significant federal contract IDVs that showcase its capabilities in delivering advanced satellite communication solutions and IT infrastructure services. The first is a multiple-award contract under DISA's Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite-Based Services program, with a ceiling value of $900 million and a performance period through July 2033. This IDV aims to procure emerging commercial worldwide low-latency satellite services to support Department of Defense communications systems. Task orders under this vehicle include the provision of satellite-based services for various defense agencies. The second IDV is a single-award indefinite delivery contract with the Department of State Bureau of Information Resource Management, valued at $1.2 million, to establish dedicated VSAT internet connectivity for the U.S. Embassy in Juba, South Sudan. This contract has a performance period through November 2028 and includes options for additional years of service. These IDVs demonstrate Artel LLC's ability to meet the diverse needs of federal agencies, from large-scale defense communications to specialized diplomatic connectivity solutions.
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Not listed 13665 Dulles Technology Dr #250, Herndon, VA 20171, USA
9/27/01 11/6/25 Inmarsat Government, Inc.
Inmarsat Government, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stratos Government Services, Inc., a provider of mobile and fixed satellite solutions. Inmarsat Government specializes in global satellite communications services and solutions for U.S. federal government agencies.
As a prime contractor, Inmarsat Government has provided a range of satellite bandwidth, equipment, and connectivity services through contracts with agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Defense, Department of State, and others. These include services such as satellite phones, airtime, mobile terminals, engineering support, and global broadband connectivity to support federal agency operations and programs worldwide. Inmarsat Government has also served as a subcontractor providing satellite telecommunications capabilities to prime partners on contracts with the Army, Navy, and other agencies. No small business set aside designations were indicated on the provided contract award details.
Inmarsat Government holds a $900 million, 10-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency to deliver emerging low Earth orbit satellite communication services in support of mission partners, as well as a $423 million blanket purchase agreement with the Department of the Army through 2027 to provide low Earth orbit satellite bandwidth and Blue Force Tracker network services. Task orders under these vehicles have been issued by agencies like the Army's Acquisition Support Center to procure specialized satellite equipment, bandwidth, and subscription services used in command and control and communications programs.
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Not listed 11600 Sunrise Valley Dr # 200, Reston, VA 20191, USA
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