# U.S. Space Force Awards MECS2 Contract to Viasat

The U.S. Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) awarded Viasat, Inc. a seven-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling value of up to **$307 million** to provide fully managed, multi-orbit satellite communication services to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The initial task order under this Marine Enterprise Commercial Satcom Satellite Services (MECS2) contract is valued at **$42 million** and supports integrated global connectivity across multiple frequency bands (L-, Ku-, and Ka-bands) and orbits, including next-generation ViaSat-3 satellites. This contract enhances USMC mission performance and resiliency across land, air, and sea operations by delivering comprehensive satellite communications with 24/7 network and security operations support.

- **Why this matters:** This award signals a significant investment in multi-orbit satellite communications to support USMC operational needs, emphasizing resilience and global coverage.
- Procurement professionals should note the IDIQ structure allowing multiple task orders over seven years, presenting ongoing subcontracting and service opportunities.
- Companies specializing in satellite communications, network operations, and cybersecurity can leverage this contract to align offerings with USMC requirements.
- The involvement of Viasat's subsidiary, Inmarsat Government, highlights the importance of integrated service delivery and partnership models in federal satellite communications contracts.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cloud Services, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO)
- United States Marine Corps (USMC)

### Vendors
- Viasat, Inc. (prime contractor)
- Inmarsat Government, Inc. (subsidiary of prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> In the modern warfare environment, there is a critical need to maintain information dominance across the battlespace.
> — Qasim Rana, Vice President of Market Entry for Government

### Sources
- [Viasat Wins First Task Order Award as part of $307 Million Ceiling U.S. Marine Corps Enterprise Services Contract for Multi-Orbit Connectivity](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/viasat-wins-first-task-order-120000129.html) - Yahoo Finance
- [ViaSat awarded up to $307M MECS2 contract from U.S. Space Force CSCO - TipRanks.com](https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/viasat-awarded-up-to-307m-mecs2-contract-from-u-s-space-force-csco-thefly-news) - TipRanks
- [ Viasat Wins First Task Order Award as part of $307 Million Ceiling U.S. Marine Corps Enterprise Services Contract for Multi-Orbit Connectivity

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