PLEO SBS
Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services
DISA IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $733.7M
- Task orders
- 49
- Contractors
- 20
- Ceiling
- $13 billion (projected)
Vehicle overview
The Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) is a contract vehicle managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide the Department of Defense with worldwide, low-latency pLEO commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) services and capabilities. It serves as a primary mechanism for the government to acquire connectivity services from commercial pLEO constellations. The program is significant in scale, with a projected ceiling increasing from $900 million to $13 billion.
Eligible users include the U.S. government and military, with awards issued to providers such as Iridium, SES, and Viasat.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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5-year base period and one 5-year option period
- Ceiling
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$13 billion (projected)
Where agencies spend through PLEO SBS
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through PLEO SBS in the last 12 months.
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Department of Defense
- Last 12mo obligations
- $365.3M
- Last 12mo awards
- 12
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
PLEO SBS contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $711.1M | 17 |
| IRIDIUM SATELLITE LLC | $11.2M | 2 |
| ONEWEB TECHNOLOGIES INC. | $6.2M | 5 |
| INMARSAT GOVERNMENT, INC. | $3.6M | 2 |
| RITENET CORP. | $547.5K | 2 |
| KGS LLC | $452.0K | 2 |
| ARTEL LLC | $402.0K | 4 |
| INTELSAT GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC | $134.3K | 2 |
| TRACE SYSTEMS INC. | $3.9K | 2 |
| ARINC INCORPORATED | $2.0K | 1 |
| AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC | $2.0K | 1 |
| BLACKSKY GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $2.0K | 1 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $2.0K | 1 |
| CAPELLA SPACE CORPORATION | $2.0K | 1 |
| GLOBAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, INC. | $2.0K | 1 |
Top 15 of 20 companies by obligations.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is PLEO SBS?
- The Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) is a contract vehicle managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide the Department of Defense with worldwide, low-latency pLEO commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) services and capabilities. It serves as a primary mechanism for the government to acquire connectivity services from commercial pLEO constellations. The program is significant in scale, with a projected ceiling increasing from $900 million to $13 billion.
- Which agency manages PLEO SBS?
- Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services is a IDIQ managed by Defense Information Systems Agency.
- What can agencies acquire through PLEO SBS?
- Eligible users include the U.S. government and military, with awards issued to providers such as Iridium, SES, and Viasat.
- How much has been obligated through PLEO SBS?
- $733.7M has been obligated across 49 task orders.
- Which agencies use PLEO SBS?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through PLEO SBS included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $365.3M in positive obligations for Satellite Telecommunications (NAICS 517410). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold PLEO SBS?
- 20 contractors hold a position on PLEO SBS.
- What is the contract ceiling of PLEO SBS?
- PLEO SBS has a program ceiling of $13 billion (projected).
- Is PLEO SBS active?
- Yes, PLEO SBS is currently active (ordering period: 5-year base period and one 5-year option period).
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