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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded $235.7 Million Contract to Support U.S. Army's Satellite Communication Systems

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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has been selected as the trusted partner to provide ongoing system refurbishments, sustainment services, and baseband equipment to the U.S. Army's AN/TSC-198 Secret Internet Protocol Router ("SIPR") and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router ("NIPR") Access Point ("SNAP") family of ground satellite terminals. This contract, valued up to $235.7 million, will support the sustainment of the Army's satellite communication systems, including spare parts, repairs, upgrades, refurbishments, logistics, and engineering services, as well as training. Comtech's Mission-Critical Technologies group will ensure the continued success of the Army's mission, whether it involves communicating in austere environments or protecting the cyber security posture of their network.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has been awarded a contract valued up to $235.7 million to support the U.S. Army's satellite communication systems.
  • The contract will provide ongoing system refurbishments, sustainment services, and baseband equipment for the AN/TSC-198 Secret Internet Protocol Router ("SIPR") and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router ("NIPR") Access Point ("SNAP") family of ground satellite terminals.
  • The total contract value includes a base year award and three one-year option periods exercisable by the U.S. Army, with an initial funding of $11.5 million.
  • Comtech's Mission-Critical Technologies group will focus on ensuring the continued success of the Army's mission, whether it involves communicating in austere environments or protecting the cyber security posture of their network.
  • The company's expertise in advanced communications solutions will support the U.S. Army's goal of maintaining a reliable and secure communication system.
  • The contract demonstrates Comtech's commitment to supporting the U.S. Army's mission and providing innovative solutions to support their communication needs.

Statistics:

  • Contract value: up to $235.7 million
  • Base year award: $57.9 million
  • Initial funding: $11.5 million
  • Option periods: three one-year periods

Sources:

  • Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), February 9, 2021
  • BusinessWire (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210209005286/en/)

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