Wideband Communications Services
Pre Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 552
- Short name
- WCS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT ID
- Acquisition status
- Terminated
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 28
- Contract obligations
- $25,181,693 Since fiscal year 2018
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $12,458,301 |
| FY2023 | $11,814,740 |
| FY2022 | $432,655 |
| FY2021 | $76,992 |
| FY2020 | $194,201 |
| FY2019 | $102,042 |
| FY2018 | $102,763 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $11,519,892 | |
| 2 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | $7,787,768 | |
| 3 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $4,961,582 | |
| 4 | Mainstream IP Solutions, Inc. | $371,690 | |
| 5 | Caes Systems LLC | $82,360 | |
| 6 | Fcn, Inc. | $61,561 | |
| 7 | Sprint Communications Co LP | $55,108 | |
| 8 | Dell Marketing L.P. | $39,893 | |
| 9 | Function5 Technology Group LTD | $38,838 | |
| 10 | Wildflower International, LTD. | $37,093 |
10 of 22 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
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About this program
The Wideband Communications Services (WCS) program is a Pre-Major Defense Acquisition Program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category ID designation. The program supports broad spectrum communications capabilities across multiple military branches, including the Navy, Air Force, and Army. WCS encompasses the procurement and implementation of various communications technologies, ranging from tactical battlefield communications to installation-wide network infrastructure upgrades.
Contract awards under WCS range from small purchases of under $2,000 to larger system implementations exceeding $5 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12-24 months. Major contractors include General Dynamics Mission Systems, which received multiple Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts for Blue Force Tracker 3 and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) implementations, and Booz Allen Hamilton for metadata tagging services. Notable recurring contracts include Orange Romania SA's delivery orders for intermediate communications services in Romania, supporting Department of Navy installations. The program utilizes various contract vehicles, including GSA Multiple Award Schedule and Information Technology Schedule 70, with primary funding through Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical. While most awards have no set-aside designation, some contracts utilize 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides. Common places of performance include military installations in the United States, particularly Naval facilities, and overseas locations in Romania and Germany.
Quick answers
What is WCS?
Wideband Communications Services (WCS) is a Pre Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT ID. Its acquisition status is terminated.
How much has WCS obligated on contracts?
28 contract awards are coded to WCS, and their actions have obligated $25,181,693 since fiscal year 2018.
Who are the top contractors on WCS?
The contractors obligated the most on WCS contracts are General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. ($16,481,474 across 2 registrations), Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. ($7,787,768) and Mainstream IP Solutions, Inc. ($371,690).
What is the latest contract award for WCS?
The latest contract award coded to WCS is W15P7T23C0005, awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. on August 3, 2023.
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