# Tampa Contractor Wins $12M Federal Awards

Tampa-based C3EL reported three federal awards in September 2026 with a combined estimated value of $12.08 million: a five-year, single-award U.S. Coast Guard video-conferencing support BPA estimated at $8.39 million (70Z07926AUCPL0001), a $2.29 million FCC audiovisual/video-teleconference upgrade (273FCC26F0110), and a five-year Department of the Interior audiovisual modernization BPA estimated at $1.4 million (140D0426A0020). The company also reported Air Force cybersecurity support and positions on NASA SEWP VI and MDA SHIELD, as well as Final CMMC Level 2 certification. The awards are already made, not open solicitations, but they signal demand for secure communications, cybersecurity, and AV/IT integration and may create teaming or subcontracting opportunities around delivery and related work.

- The Coast Guard BPA covers video-conferencing and communications systems support; the FCC and DOI awards involve audiovisual modernization. Firms with relevant integration, installation, engineering, testing, training, or sustainment capabilities can assess potential subcontracting or teaming roles with C3EL.
- C3EL’s Air Force cybersecurity work, which began performance in March 2026, and its Final CMMC Level 2 certification reinforce the relevance of cybersecurity capabilities for defense and civilian federal work.
- NASA SEWP VI and MDA SHIELD provide contracting pathways, but a position on a vehicle does not guarantee task orders or revenue. Businesses should distinguish these vehicle awards from funded work when assessing competition and partner opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Contracting Vehicles, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

### Vendors
- Command Control Communications Engineering & Logistics, LLC (C3EL) (prime contractor; awardee)

### Key Quotes
> FY26 demonstrated the depth and breadth of what C3EL can deliver for our federal customers. Our Air Force cybersecurity work and new Coast Guard, FCC, and DOI prime awards expand our customer base and demonstrate our ability to execute across cybersecurity, secure communications, and mission systems integration. At the same time, SEWP VI and SHIELD significantly expand the contracting pathways available to our customers. Going into FY27, our priorities are to execute these programs exceptionally well, continue investing in our people and capabilities, and build on this momentum across critical defense and civilian missions.
> — Miguel Gorordo, Vice President of Growth, C3EL

### Sources
- [C3EL Closes Government FY 2026 with String of Strategic Prime Awards](https://www.lelezard.com/en/news-c3el-closes-government-fy-2026-with-string-of-strategic-prime-awards-22394446.html) - Lelezard
- [C3EL Closes Government FY 2026 with String of Strategic Prime Awards |  | themountaineer.com](https://www.themountaineer.com/c3el-closes-government-fy-2026-with-string-of-strategic-prime-awards/article_fc992fc4-10ed-5354-b4a6-6ccc9aafc2a6.html) - themountaineer.com
- [Tampa Defense Contractor Wins $12 Million in Federal Deals](https://tbbwmag.com/2026/10/08/tampa-defense-contractor-federal-contracts) - TBBW