Iridium 9603n IDIQ (C)

The contract is for the procurement of the Iridium 9603n SBD module equipped with a Department of Defense-whitelisted operating system, selected because it is the sole product that meets the U.S. Marine Corps FARS program’s mandatory technical, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards. This acquisition is structured as an IDIQ contract under NAICS code 334511, indicating it is for communications equipment manufacturing, and is managed by Naval Information Warfare Systems through its Niwc Pacific office in San Diego. The contract is forecasted to be posted on August 10, 2026, with no set-aside designation specified, suggesting it is open to all qualified vendors. Point of contact for the procurement is Contracting Officer Bohdan Z. Brozino, with Teagan M. Murphy serving as the secondary point of contact, both reachable via official Navy email addresses. The solicitation number is not yet available, and no details on estimated value, quantities, or delivery timelines are provided. The exclusive requirement for the DoD-whitelisted operating system underscores the critical emphasis on secure, authorized, and interoperable communications infrastructure for military operations. Potential vendors must ensure full compliance with the specific technical and security parameters to be eligible for award.