ViaSat’s Inmarsat Government awarded PLEO SBS contract by DISA

Viasat announced that Inmarsat Government, now part of Viasat, was awarded a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit, PLEO, Satellite-Based Services, SBS, contract by the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency, DISA, on behalf of the U.S. Space Force’s, USSF, Space Systems Command, SSC. Inmarsat Government is one of 16 companies selected for the $900 million ceiling, 10-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract. Under this contract, Viasat plans to leverage small satellite technology, reduced costs and increased launch service competition, facilitating the ability for pLEO constellations to provide persistent, global coverage with reduced transmission latency. “Viasat has a proud history of providing integrated SATCOM solutions and service offerings across multiple bands and orbits to support government customers’ unique needs,” said Susan Miller, President, Viasat Government. “Our team is committed to developing innovative, mission-focused solutions through our existing partnerships with satellite operators and extending opportunities with new partners. We eagerly look forward to using both our technologies and deep problem solving expertise to deliver resilient, robust and secure SATCOM capabilities to service members around the world.”