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Viasat Receives $325 Million US Special Operations Command Contract Extension

By Rachel Jewett

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

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Viasat Receives $325 Million US Special Operations Command Contract Extension

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U.S. Special Operations Command(SOCOM) late last month awarded Viasat a $325 million contract extension for tactical satellite communications and network management. It is a sole-source, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract award worth up to $325 million over five years. It extends a $350 million contract Viasat won in 2017. Viasat announced the extension Dec. 29 and said the IDIQ award structure allows for flexibility for the military to acquire technology developments. Viasat will provide equipment, services, and support to SOCOM for…

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