Viasat Wins First Task Order Award as part of $307 Million Ceiling U.S. Marine Corps Enterprise Services Contract for Multi-Orbit Connectivity

Viasat (VSAT) has secured a $42 million initial task order under a seven-year U.S. Marine Corps SATCOM contract, announced September 23, 2026.

Rhea-AI Summary

Viasat (VSAT) has secured a $42 million initial task order under a seven-year U.S. Marine Corps SATCOM contract, announced September 23, 2026.

The award comes through subsidiary Inmarsat Government under the Marine Enterprise Commercial Satcom Satellite Services (MECS2) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract from the U.S. Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office, which has a ceiling value of up to $307 million. Viasat will provide fully managed, end-to-end global satellite services for the USMC, delivering multi-orbit connectivity across L-, Ku- and Ka-bands using its own and partner satellites, including access to its integrated global Ka-band network and ViaSat-3 ultra-high-capacity satellites.

The service includes secure data transport via Viasat’s worldwide terrestrial network and 24x7x365 Network Operations Center and Security Operations Center support for bandwidth management, terminal inventory, performance monitoring and cybersecurity.

Positive

• Initial task order of $42 million under the MECS2 contract
• IDIQ contract ceiling of up to $307 million over seven years
• Long-term engagement providing fully managed, multi-orbit SATCOM services to the USMC

Negative

• None.

Market Context

A 4.6% 24-hour gain accompanied the Sep 17 ViaSat-3 F2 service update, which added Americas capacity...

Analysis

A 4.6% 24-hour gain accompanied the Sep 17 ViaSat-3 F2 service update, which added Americas capacity; that existing network capability is directly relevant to the USMC contract's global satellite-service delivery.

Key Figures

Initial task order: $42 million Contract ceiling: Up to $307 million Contract term: Seven years

Initial task order

$42 million

Initial award under the MECS2 contract

Contract ceiling

Up to $307 million

MECS2 IDIQ contract ceiling

Contract term

Seven years

MECS2 IDIQ contract

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Sep 17

1 event

1. Sep 17

   satellite service launch

   24h Move

   +4.6%

   ViaSat-3 F2 entered service across the Americas, expanding capacity and network flexibility.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

satcom, idiq, ka-band, noc, +1 more

5 terms

satcom technical

"global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM)"

Satcom, short for satellite communications, uses orbiting satellites as relay stations to send and receive voice, data and video between distant or hard-to-reach locations, effectively acting like cell towers in space. It matters to investors because satcom services support broadband, broadcasting, defense links and connected devices, often producing steady customer revenue but requiring large upfront costs, regulatory approvals and sensitivity to launch technology and spectrum access — all factors that influence company value.

idiq financial

"Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract"

An IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) is a type of government procurement contract that sets terms and maximum limits for buying goods or services over a period without specifying exact delivery dates or quantities up front. For investors, an IDIQ signals a potential steady revenue stream and easier repeat business because it gives a company preferred access to future orders under agreed terms—think of it as a standing shopping account that can generate unpredictable but recurring sales.

ka-band technical

"Viasat’s integrated global Ka-band network"

Ka-band is a slice of the microwave radio spectrum (roughly 26.5–40 GHz) commonly used for satellite links and high-capacity wireless backhaul. Because it carries more data per second and lets antennas be smaller, it can enable faster internet and more channels, but its higher frequency is also more prone to signal loss in heavy rain or obstacles. Investors track Ka-band deployment and equipment costs because it affects a company’s ability to deliver high-speed services, coverage economics, and revenue potential.

noc technical

"24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC)"

A Notice of Compliance (NOC) is an official regulatory approval that allows a drug or medical product to be marketed and sold after authorities determine it meets required safety, effectiveness and manufacturing standards. For investors it is a pivotal milestone—like a green light from regulators—that can turn a research project into a revenue-generating product, reduce regulatory risk and materially affect a company’s sales prospects and valuation.

soc technical

"Security Operations Center (SOC) support"

Standard of care (often abbreviated SOC) is the treatment or management approach that is widely accepted and used by medical professionals for a particular disease or condition. For investors, SOC provides the benchmark against which new therapies, devices, or clinical results are judged—like comparing a new car to the current most popular model; a product that meaningfully outperforms the SOC can win market share and drive revenue, while failure to beat or match it limits commercial potential.

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Viasat selected to provide integrated, multi-network services as part of an end-to-end solution to address USMC mission performance and resiliency requirements

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM), today announced it was awarded, through its subsidiary Inmarsat Government, Inc., the Marine Enterprise Commercial Satcom Satellite Services (MECS2) contract from the U.S. Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO). Viasat has received an initial $42 million task order award under what is a seven-year, up to $307 million ceiling Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract through which Viasat will provide fully managed, end-to-end global satellite services for the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

The award builds on Viasat’s history of providing managed SATCOM services to the USMC, as well as continued access to a global, resilient terrestrial network for secure data transport. Viasat’s government SATCOM team, under the company’s Communication Services segment, will deliver global satellite connectivity services across L-, Ku, and Ka-bands through flexible terminal solutions and satellites across orbits from Viasat and its ecosystem partners. These services are designed to support USMC communications and mission requirements with reliable and secure connectivity for multi-domain operations across land, air and sea.

As part of its commitment to delivering a fully integrated solution, Viasat has teamed with multiple providers to enable resilient, high-capacity and multi-orbit connectivity with a cost-effective structure that can scale to support a wide range of mission applications. This service will provide access to Viasat’s integrated global Ka-band network, which includes the next-generation ViaSat-3 satellites for ultra-high-capacity and the flexibility to quickly direct capacity to high-concentration activity hotspots.

“We’re extremely proud the Marine Corps has selected Viasat to continue as its trusted partner for enterprise, multi-orbit SATCOM services,” said Victor Farah, Senior Vice President of Government Solutions and Services. “Our team is committed to delivering an information advantage through flexible, high-performance and secure connectivity that will support the communications demands of rapidly evolving and expeditionary operations.”

Viasat will provide secure data custody from the edge back to the Marine Corps Enterprise Network via Viasat’s worldwide terrestrial network. The fully managed Viasat service will also include 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) support to provide the USMC with bandwidth management, terminal inventory management, network performance monitoring and cybersecurity services.

“In the modern warfare environment, there is a critical need to maintain information dominance across the battlespace. We are excited to continue supporting this objective by providing a comprehensive enterprise solution that leverages Viasat’s expertise and ecosystem to meet current USMC technology needs, as well as the ability to scale with new, integrated technologies and platform capabilities for the future,” said Qasim Rana, Vice President of Market Entry for Government.

Visit the Viasat website for more information on the flexible SATCOM services for multi-domain operations.

About Viasat 
Viasat is a global technology company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube. 

Copyright © 2026 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat Signal are registered trademarks in the U.S. and in other countries of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Viasat, Inc. Contacts
Dan Bleier, Public Relations, Corporate and Government, +1 (202) 383-5074, daniel.bleier@viasat.com
Lisa Curran/Pete Lopez, Investor Relations, +1 (760) 476-2633, IR@viasat.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about the receipt of awards under the IDIQ contract; the services, features, benefits and performance of Viasat’s fully managed, enterprise satellite communication services for U.S. Marine Corps; the coverage, flexibility and capacity of ViaSat-3 satellites; and the effect of adverse regulatory changes. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; the integration of third-party provider services; contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the defense sector generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

FAQ

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What contract vehicle is Viasat using to provide services to the U.S. Marine Corps?

Services are being provided under the Marine Enterprise Commercial Satcom Satellite Services (MECS2) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract awarded by the U.S. Space Force Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) through Viasat’s subsidiary Inmarsat Government.

What types of satellite connectivity will Viasat deliver under this USMC contract?

Viasat will deliver global satellite connectivity across L-, Ku- and Ka-bands using flexible terminal solutions and satellites across multiple orbits from Viasat and its ecosystem partners, including access to its integrated global Ka-band network and next-generation ViaSat-3 ultra-high-capacity satellites.

What operational support is included in Viasat’s managed SATCOM service for the Marine Corps?

The managed service includes secure data custody from the edge back to the Marine Corps Enterprise Network via Viasat’s worldwide terrestrial network, plus 24x7x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) support for bandwidth management, terminal inventory management, network performance monitoring and cybersecurity services.