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Army Considering SATCOM As A Service To Support Logistics Network Modernization

Army Considering SATCOM As A Service To Support Logistics Network Modernization
Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy received a briefing on network modernization efforts from Col. Garth Winterle, Project Manager for Tactical Radios, PEO C3T, during his visit to Aberdeen Proving Ground on Oct. 24, 2019. (U.S. Army photo)

The Army is seeking industry’s input on potential solutions if the service were to procure commercially-managed SATCOM As A Service (SAAS) capabilities to support its logistics network modernization efforts. A new Request for Information notice says the Army may look to find a SATCOM provider capable of offering the full range of SAAS services for its modernized Sustainment Tactical Network (STN), rather than acquiring individual components separately. "We are looking to our industry partners to provide us with inventive approaches…

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