# Marine Corps Awards $65M Tactical IT Contract

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded a **$65 million** firm-fixed-price contract to Affigent LLC on September 21, 2026, for the Operational Command Post-Light (OCP-L) program. This contract covers the provision of hardware and software licenses to deliver a modular IT architecture designed to enhance secure, enterprise-grade connectivity, cyber-resilience, and situational awareness at the tactical edge for expeditionary Marine forces. Performance under this contract is expected through March 2027, supporting improved command-post capabilities in expeditionary environments.

- **Why this matters:** This contract reflects the Marine Corps' focus on modernizing tactical command-post IT infrastructure to support distributed operations and enhance cyber defense at the edge.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on modular, scalable IT solutions that integrate hardware and software licenses under a firm-fixed-price structure.
- Industry stakeholders can evaluate opportunities in delivering secure, resilient IT architectures tailored for expeditionary and tactical military applications.
- The contract's timeline through early 2027 provides a near-term window for potential subcontracting or complementary technology offerings aligned with OCP-L requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

### Vendors
- Affigent LLC (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Marine Corps awards $65 million for lightweight tactical command-post IT | Military Aerospace](https://www.militaryaerospace.com/communications/article/55408303/marine-corps-awards-65-million-for-lightweight-tactical-command-post-it) - Military Aerospace