# U.S. Navy Senior Leadership Communications - Aircraft (NSLC-A) Satellite Communications

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa254126rb003

- Solicitation number: FA2541-26-R-B003
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Viasat Inc.
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA2541 SSC Comrcl SVS Ofc SSC CMK (FA2541)
- NAICS: 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Product or service code: DG11 Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes satellite communications access, internet, cellular services, landline and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
- County: Fairfax County (FIPS 51059). https://abierto.us/counties/fairfax-county-va-51059
- City: Chantilly. https://abierto.us/cities/chantilly-va-5114744
- First posted: January 18, 2026
- Last posted: January 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aa9330dfb040419fbf95db280fc258f0/view

## Description

This primary purpose of this announcement is to provide notice regarding the Governments intent to award a sole source contract to the incumbent contractor for the requirement detailed below. Additionally, this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Proposals are not requested at this time as it is a sole source acquisition however any concerns or issues related to the Governments intent may be submitted prior to the closing date/time. Solicitation FA2541-26-R-B003 is for The United States (U.S.) Navy (USN) Naval Senior Leadership Communications - Aircraft (NSLC-A) Satellite Communications requirement is for the procurement of Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) services and ancillary services in support of existing C-37 aircraft.

NSLC-A assures communications including end-to-end access for principal Naval Senior Leadership when traveling on service-controlled C-37 aircraft. The contract will be a 2-year (12-month base period and two (2) 6-month option periods) contract with a period of performance from March 10, 2026, through September 09, 2028. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 517410 with a small business size standard for $44,000. The J&A will be posted IAW FAR 6.305 separately.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Viasat Inc. (UEI L9Z1ASN3B8E7)
- Contract: FA254126CB012, definitive contract
- Obligated: $6,881,579.00
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number FA254126RB003 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office FA2541 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA254126CB012_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- January 18, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 65821e5d3d7d4d068159a60aa5eef1a1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/65821e5d3d7d4d068159a60aa5eef1a1/view
- January 18, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice aa9330dfb040419fbf95db280fc258f0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aa9330dfb040419fbf95db280fc258f0/view

## Points of contact

- John Seacrist, john.seacrist@spaceforce.mil

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