Global Broadcast Service
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 237
- Short name
- GBS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 118
- Contract obligations
- $432,906,829 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | -$722,866 |
| FY2021 | -$126 |
| FY2020 | $7,442,324 |
| FY2019 | $9,438,572 |
| FY2018 | $12,645,784 |
| FY2017 | $7,048,347 |
| FY2016 | $18,355,500 |
| FY2015 | $35,019,976 |
| FY2014 | $21,522,628 |
| FY2013 | $44,476,140 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | $89,922,437 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $72,080,519 | |
| 3 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $70,993,613 | |
| 4 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $50,403,516 | |
| 5 | Raytheon Company | $32,839,953 | |
| 6 | Raytheon Company | $29,989,955 | |
| 7 | Comsat Corporation | $29,760,815 | |
| 8 | Aqyr Technologies Inc. | $25,847,343 | |
| 9 | Peraton Inc. | $14,313,737 | |
| 10 | Tapani Inc. | $5,488,875 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Global Broadcast Service (GBS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program under IC Acquisition Category that provides worldwide satellite broadcast capabilities for the Department of Defense. The system enables the transmission and reception of high-bandwidth data, including intelligence, weather, and other mission-critical information to deployed forces. GBS represents a significant communications infrastructure investment that supports military operations through transportable and fixed ground receiving stations.
The program's contract awards primarily focus on the procurement and maintenance of Transportable Ground Receive Suites (TGRS), Portable Receive Suites (PRS), and associated support services. Contract values range from small purchases of a few thousand dollars to major awards exceeding $70 million, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. Key contractors include Raytheon Company, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Aqyr Technologies (a division of Antenna Research Associates). The Air Force Space Command Space and Missile Systems Center and Air Force Materiel Command serve as the primary contracting authorities. Most contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, though some Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III actions are present. Primary places of performance include Colorado Springs, Colorado, and various military installations. Contract types are predominantly firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery orders, often issued under major IDIQ vehicles such as NETCENTS and OASIS.
Quick answers
What is GBS?
Global Broadcast Service (GBS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force Space Command. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has GBS obligated on contracts?
118 contract awards are coded to GBS, and their actions have obligated $432,906,829 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on GBS?
The contractors obligated the most on GBS contracts are Raytheon Company ($134,910,428 across 3 registrations), Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. ($89,922,437) and General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ($70,993,613).
What is the latest contract award for GBS?
The latest contract award coded to GBS is FA882318F0007, awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. on September 24, 2018.
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