Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions

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CS3 basics

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Eligible users

Federal agencies (check eligibility)

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Contract type

Multiple award IDIQ

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CLIN types

Firm fixed price 

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Ceiling

$2.5B

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Ordering period

Base period: 7/31/17–7/31/22; option period: 1 8/01/22–7/31/27, option period: 2 8/01/27–7/30/32

CS3 remains available for new task order awards through October 15, 2027. Orders awarded by that date may include performance and options through October 15, 2032.  

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NAICS

517410

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Vendor list

See eLibrary

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Scope

Our Best in Class Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions, known as CS3, delivers secure, reliable, and customizable satellite communication services:

• Satellite transport — bandwidth for your fixed or mobile communications, in any commercially available frequency band.
• Fixed or mobile satellite service-enabling components —  the terminals, handsets, and tail circuits that connect your users to the service.
• Customized engineering services — expert help to integrate, operate, and maintain your satellite solution so your team can focus on the mission.

Features and benefits

• Complete — Bandwidth, terminals, engineering, integration, operations, and maintenance in one acquisition vehicle.
• Flexible — Solutions tailored to complex agency and mission requirements.
• Competitive — Qualified contractors compete for task orders, supporting strong pricing and service.
• Trusted: A Best-in-Class contract developed through the GSA and DISA partnership.
• Supported — GSA provides acquisition and scope-review assistance throughout the process.
• Small-business friendly — Task orders can support agency socioeconomic goals.

Is CS3 right for my requirements? 

Our team can help determine whether CS3 fits your requirements and guide your agency through the ordering process. CS3 may be the right fit when you need:

• A customized SATCOM solution involving multiple products, services, or technologies.
• End-to-end satellite solution design, integration, implementation, or operations.
• Standalone satellite engineering or professional support services.

We can also help you determine the appropriate acquisition path:

• DoD requirement — Coordinate ordering through DISA/DITCO.
• Commercial subscription or transponded capacity — Commercial Satellite Communications Solutions on Multiple Award Schedule.
• Enterprise telecommunications or networking — Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions may be another option.
• Award after October 15, 2027 — Contact cs3@gsa.gov to discuss available alternatives.

Order through CS3

When using an interagency contract, your agency’s internal acquisition policies and ordering procedures continue to apply. Detailed guidance and templates are available in the CS3 Ordering Guide.. 

1. Tell us what you need

   Email a brief description of your requirement to cs3@gsa.gov

   • Standalone professional support services must be set aside for CS3 small-business contractors.
   • Unrestricted solution orders may require large businesses to submit a small-business subcontracting plan consistent with FAR 19.7 and CS3 goals.

2. Confirm the right fit (scope review)

   We will review your requirement with you and confirm it fits CS3.

3. Prepare and compete

   Your contracting officer reviews the DPA Memo then requests a DPA by email, finalizes the solicitation, and posts it on GSA eBuy.

4. Select and award

   Evaluate proposals, choose the solution that best meets your needs, and award the task order.

CS3 contract sections