L3 Harris Hawkeye IV Satellite Terminal Purchase

Requirement

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, Office of National Continuity Programs has a requirement to procure four L3 Harris VSAT Ku-Band satellite communications terminals in accordance with PPD-40 and OMB D-16-1 which requires all departments and agencies (D/A) that directly support a National Essential Function (NEF) to have access to communications capabilities at their headquarters and alternate locations. The terminals will support The Office of National Continuity Programs Continuity Communications Architecture. The Continuity Communications Architecture is a comprehensive information framework that describes the data, systems, applications, technical standards, and underlying infrastructure associated with Office of National Continuity Programs continuity communications programs and systems. The need for Ku satellite communications - particularly to support Continuity communications that can withstand a full spectrum of all-hazard and continuity events must always be functional and operational.