LIPTM00183, INIS IPT, MUOS Enhancements, OTA

The contract concerns enhancements to the Mobile User Objective System Digital Earth Terminal Interface, aimed at improving capabilities for naval communications through advanced terminal technologies. The work is being managed by Naval Information Warfare Systems, specifically under NIWC Atlantic, with performance centered in Charleston. This procurement is targeted at integrating modernized interface features to ensure seamless and secure connectivity for mobile military users relying on the MUOS network, supporting global operations with enhanced data throughput, reliability, and interoperability. The contracting officer for this effort is Giancarlo Dumenigo, who serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and procurement coordination. The contract is posted as a forecast on the Navy’s procurement portal, signaling an upcoming opportunity for industry partners to respond, though the specific solicitation number and set-aside details have not yet been defined. With no declared NAICS code or set-aside classification, this forecast indicates a potential full and open competition, likely aimed at qualified systems integrators and defense technology providers capable of delivering secure, software-defined terminal enhancements for tactical communications in austere environments.