Lite Coms LLC, Victor, New York, is awarded a $500,000,000 contract for the purchase of Marine Corps Wideband Satellite Communication-Light and -Heavy (MCWS-L/H). This contract provides for MCWS-L/H test systems, and developmental testing and logistics effort to support a fielding decision, as well as production, testing, and delivery of systems to support the Marine Corps’ fielding requirements. The contract will also require delivery of the following, as ordered: technical data, logistics data, training data, training support, fielding support, and sustainment support, as well as any technology upgrades or engineering changes needed to maintain the relevance of the MCWS-L and MCWS-H systems.
Work will be performed at Victor, New York, with an expected completion date of September 2028. The maximum dollar value, including all ordering periods, is $500,000,000. Fiscal 2023 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $7,753,632 are being obligated at the time of award. Contract funds in the amount of $7,753,632 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the System for Award Management and Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment websites, with six offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
