Viasat Receives Sole-Source Link 16 Communications Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract from the United States Air Force
Viasat Receives Sole-Source Link 16 Communications Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract from the United States Air Force New Contract Will Enable USAF to Quickly Repair Viasat's Advanced MIDS-LVT Units Immediately Improving Operational Capabilities on the Battlefield |
[21-June-2018] |
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced it was awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract in May 2018, worth up to $42 million by the United States Air Force (USAF) for the purchase of supplemental units, maintenance and support services for Viasat's AN/USQ-140(V) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems (MIDS) Low Volume Terminals (LVT). MIDS-LVT units are part of a tactical Link 16 radio communications system that provides warfighters greater situational awareness by exchanging digital data over a common communication link. Link 16 is continuously and automatically updated in real-time, reducing the chance of fratricide or duplicate assignments, while increasing mission effectiveness. Under the ID/IQ contract, the USAF has the ability to quickly provide global defense forces with Viasat's AN/USQ-140(V) terminal, which will provide assured, real-time, jam-resistant secure transmission of data, voice and position and location information between geographically dispersed military forces operating across the battlespace. The MIDS-LVT units are recognized for enhancing mission effectiveness and improving warfighter safety. Today, Viasat currently has over 3,500 MIDS-LVT terminals fielded to 20 customers worldwide. "Viasat is a leader in Link 16 MIDS-LVT technology. Enabling our customers to quickly and easily acquire sustainment services and support for our AN/USQ-140(V) MIDS-LVT is critical for combat communications," said Ken Peterman, president, Government Systems, Viasat. "This ID/IQ contract exemplifies Viasat's ability to address unique mission requirements today while preparing for the sustainment needs of tomorrow. Viasat's AN/USQ-140(V) MIDS-LVT will provide USAF customers with greater operational capabilities around the globe." Specifics about the award: About Viasat Forward Looking Statement Copyright © 2018 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Viasat is a registered trademark of Viasat, Inc.
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