Defense Messaging System
Major Automated Information System (MAIS)
Program facts
- Program number
- M15
- Short name
- DMS
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IAM
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 362
- Contract obligations
- $234,854,216 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2018 | -$63,289 |
| FY2017 | -$56,701 |
| FY2016 | -$99,793 |
| FY2015 | -$63,292 |
| FY2014 | $10,387,130 |
| FY2013 | $10,855,048 |
| FY2012 | $18,947,068 |
| FY2011 | $20,885,284 |
| FY2010 | $26,175,853 |
| FY2009 | $25,211,999 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $160,274,542 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $47,506,078 | |
| 3 | Telos Corporation | $11,395,715 | |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC | $6,162,104 | |
| 5 | Science Applications International Corporation | $2,784,262 | |
| 6 | Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc. | $2,224,931 | |
| 7 | Leidos Inc. | $1,367,225 | |
| 8 | American Ordnance LLC | $951,535 | |
| 9 | HP Inc. | $867,969 | |
| 10 | 3S Group, Inc. | $304,903 |
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Contract awards
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Latest 50 of 362 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
About this program
The Defense Messaging System (DMS) is a Major Automated Information System (MAIS) acquisition program managed by the Department of Defense under Acquisition Category IAM. The program appears to provide enterprise messaging capabilities across DoD components, including software maintenance, hardware support, and technical services for military messaging infrastructure. The system includes components for tactical messaging, automated message handling, and secure communications gateway functionality.
The contract awards associated with DMS primarily consist of delivery orders for software maintenance, hardware support, technical support desk operations, and program management services, with individual contract values ranging from approximately $3,000 to $8 million and performance periods typically 12-24 months. Major contractors include Lockheed Martin Corporation and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), with contracts predominantly awarded through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Naval Sea Systems Command using vehicles such as SeaPort-e and Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS). The majority of contracts were firm-fixed-price or cost-plus arrangements with no set-aside designations. Key deliverables included software maintenance releases, technical support desk operations, system engineering services, and hardware maintenance for components such as servers and storage systems. Contract performance locations included Manassas, Virginia, though most location data was not specified in the source material.
Quick answers
What is DMS?
Defense Messaging System (DMS) is a Major Automated Information System (MAIS) led by the Defense Information Systems Agency. It is ACAT IAM. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has DMS obligated on contracts?
362 contract awards are coded to DMS, and their actions have obligated $234,854,216 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on DMS?
The contractors obligated the most on DMS contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($207,780,620 across 2 registrations), Telos Corporation ($11,395,715) and Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC ($6,162,104).
What is the latest contract award for DMS?
The latest contract award coded to DMS is FA877106D0001-0171, awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation on September 30, 2014.
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