Space Force Taps 5 Vendors for $4B PTS-G Contract

The U.S. Space Force has awarded five companies positions on the Protected Tactical Satellite Communications-Global, or PTS-G, contract, which has a ceiling value of approximately $4 billion.

According to award notices published Tuesday on SAM.gov, the awardees are Astranis Space Technologies, Boeing, Intelsat General Communications, Northrop Grumman and Viasat.

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The Department of Defense said Monday that the companies will provide design and demonstration support for the PTS-G program and will perform work at their respective locations through the end of January 2026.

Space Systems Command launched a competitive acquisition and received eight offers for the multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.

SSC is obligating $37.3 million in research, development, test and evaluation funds for fiscal year 2025.

What Is the Protected Tactical Satcom-Global Program?

PTS-G is a Space Force program that seeks to provide resilient and secure satellite communications for tactical users in contested environments. The program aims to drive the development of anti-jam technology, including the Protected Tactical Waveform, to ensure that communication links remain operational even under threat.

In November 2024, SSC’s Military Communications and Position, Navigation and Timing released a request for proposals for the PTS-G effort.

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