With the USAF's SMC (Space and Missile Systems Center) as the contracting party, Lockheed Martin Corp. has been awarded a ceiling amount of $3,329,600,000 single award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for combined orbital operations, logistics and resiliency support services.

Artistic rendition of a USAF AEHF satellite on-orbit.

This contract provides for operations, sustainment and enhancement activities to support the USAF's Advanced Extremely High Frequency, Milstar and Defense Satellite Communications System III programs. 

Artistic rendition of a USAF MILSTAR satellite.

The work will be performed at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado; Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado; and Sunnyvale, California — November 30, 2029, is the expected completion date.

Artistic rendition of USAF's Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS).

This award is the result of a sole source acquisition.  No funds will be obligated on the basic contract and the type of funding will be obligated on subsequent task and delivery orders.