Anchored in Orbit: L3Harris Secures Sole-Source Contract for CBSP Terminal Upkeep

L3Harris Technologies, Palm Bay, Florida, was awarded a $28,390,130 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-quantity/indefinite-delivery contract (N00039-25-D-2000) for Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) engineering support services. The CBSP System provides terminal-to-shore, space and terrestrial connectivity to significantly increase throughput of data to improve critical Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) capabilities to the Fleet and augments the Navy’s shipboard Military Satellite Communications. L3Harris is the original equipment manufacturer of the current AN/USC-69(V)2 FLV variant and AN/USC- 69(V)3 ULV variant. The contract will provide continued procurement of engineering services for the CBSP System to include maintenance, repair and support for CBSP required to maintain the existing systems while continuing to provide COMSATCOM capabilities to meet Navy requirements. The contract will provide continued engineering services on all CBSP Systems, terminals, components and spares. Engineering services will include engineering assistance to resolve complex technical issues on CBSP Systems, as well as repair and refurbishment services for deployed CBSP terminals within the Fleet. The contract includes a five-year ordering period. Work will be performed in San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed in June 2030. This requirement was solicited as a sole source in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(1) – Only One Responsible Source (Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 6.302-1). The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, California, awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the PMW/A170- Communications and Global Positioning System Navigation Program Office.