Satellite Communications
DoD acquisition program code
Program facts
- Program code
- GVE
- Agency
-
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 332
- Contract obligations
- $415,793,059 Since fiscal year 1984
Program details and contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2014 | -$110,611 |
| FY2013 | -$22,681 |
| FY2012 | -$406,359 |
| FY2011 | -$80,850 |
| FY2010 | -$36,438 |
| FY2009 | -$58,358 |
| FY2008 | $6,095 |
| FY2007 | $2,398,634 |
| FY2006 | $4,247,420 |
| FY2005 | $14,860,487 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $56,563,442 | |
| 2 | Harris Corporation | $45,984,000 | |
| 3 | Vectrus Systems Corporation | $34,720,974 | |
| 4 | Systems Technologies, Inc. | $29,787,741 | |
| 5 | Csra LLC | $27,594,566 | |
| 6 | Harris Corporation | $16,847,606 | |
| 7 | Harris Corporation | $12,910,000 | |
| 8 | Adaptive Broadband Corp | $10,415,000 | |
| 9 | Raytheon Mediterrean System Incorporated | $9,050,000 | |
| 10 | Hughes Electronics Corporation | $5,366,000 |
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About this program
The Satellite Communications program is a Department of Defense acquisition program focused on communications security equipment, antennas, waveguides, and related satellite communications infrastructure. Based on the contract history spanning from 1987 to 2012, this appears to be a significant long-term program supporting the development, maintenance, and enhancement of military satellite communications capabilities. The program encompasses both hardware acquisitions and engineering services delivered through various contract vehicles administered primarily by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command.
The program's contract awards range from relatively small purchases of $30,000 to major acquisitions exceeding $18 million, with typical contract durations of 1-5 years. Key contractors include ITT Industries Systems (Colorado Springs, CO), Harris Corporation (Melbourne, FL), Raytheon Company (Fort Wayne, IN), and Computer Sciences Corporation (Falls Church, VA). The majority of contracts are structured as Firm Fixed Price or Time and Materials delivery orders, with some Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangements for development work. While most awards had no set-aside designation, some contracts were designated for Total Small Business participation. Primary places of performance include Colorado Springs, Colorado; Fort Wayne, Indiana; and various locations in New Jersey. The contracted work predominantly falls under Federal Supply Codes related to communications security equipment, antennas, and engineering technical services.
Quick answers
What is Satellite Communications?
Satellite Communications is a DoD acquisition program code that federal contracts report to FPDS. It is not on the Department of Defense's acquisition program list.
How much has Satellite Communications obligated on contracts?
332 contract awards are coded to Satellite Communications, and their actions have obligated $415,793,059 since fiscal year 1984.
Who are the top contractors on Satellite Communications?
The contractors obligated the most on Satellite Communications contracts are Harris Corporation ($75,741,606 across 3 registrations), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. ($56,563,442) and Vectrus Systems Corporation ($34,720,974).
What is the latest contract award for Satellite Communications?
The latest contract award coded to Satellite Communications is DAAB0702DA520-0005, awarded to Vectrus Systems Corporation on September 22, 2003.
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