CapRock Awarded Satellite Diversity Contract to Support FBI

May 18, 2010

CapRock Government Solutions has been awarded a contract with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in support of its emergency restoration communications network, which serves as the backup for the FBI's existing terrestrial connections.  

CapRock will provide a complete solution of technical design, network implementation, field services and program support for the FBI's Satellite Diversity Program, which supplies critical communications services to law enforcement personnel and field offices nationwide. Under the contract, CapRock will deliver 24x7 network operations support and monitoring assistance for the FBI's remote locations.

With its expertise as an end-to-end service provider, CapRock's solution enables the customer to manage its satellite and terrestrial networks in concert and ensure continuity of communications for critical field operations. CapRock is also providing development support for the bureau's future connectivity and expansion requirements.

"We are proud to be able to serve the FBI and consider this award a testament to our ability to win new business on the merits of innovation and value creation," said CapRock Government Solutions EVP and General Manager, David Myers. "The award further demonstrates the evolution of CapRock's government division into a fully managed communications service provider."