Harris Corporation One of 12 Companies
Selected for $4 Billion U.S. Army
Communications and Transmission Systems
IDIQ Contract
Harris Corporation has been awarded
the Communications and Transmission
Systems (CTS) contract by the U.S. Army.
The contract enables the company to
compete for a wide range of
communications systems and services
projects supporting the ongoing upgrade
and maintenance of the Army’s
terrestrial network infrastructure.
Harris was one of 12 prime contractors
selected for the five-year, indefinite
delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
contract, which has a total potential
value of $4 billion.
Under the CTS IDIQ, Harris will pursue
individual task orders for satellite
communications systems and components,
multimedia/multi-frequency solutions, and
corresponding management and administrative
responsibilities to support the Army’s worldwide
networks of satellite communications terminals
and terrestrial transmission systems. Specific
services could include systems integration,
engineering and analysis, and facility and site
preparation, as well as installation, operation,
maintenance, program management, logistics,
technical field assistance, and other support
activities.
“This contract win reflects the broad
expertise of Harris and its team members in
satellite communications systems, networks,
information technology and services supporting
critical defense missions,” said Ed Zoiss, vice
president and general manager, Defense Programs,
Harris Government Communications Systems. “The
CTS work will support the Army’s strategic
communications networks worldwide, including
Harris-built GSC-52 and Modernization of
Enterprise Terminals.”
