OAKTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the
news? AT&T* will consolidate the U.S. Coast
Guard's (USCG) disparate data communications networks onto a single
modernized data communications platform under a Task Order from the
Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, the
Defense Information Systems Agency's contracting arm. The agreement
with AT&T is valued at $161
million over 11 years if all options are exercised.
The Task Order was made under the U.S. General Services
Administration's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS)
contract, which was created to help federal agencies modernize
their technology infrastructure.
Why is this important? As a result of this new Task
Order, AT&T becomes USCG's principal provider of data
telecommunications services globally. AT&T expects to help
USCG usher in the future of its communications by delivering a new
data communications platform that offers improvements in network
efficiencies, speed and flexibility. Our networking platform can
help ensure USCG users have the advanced communications
capabilities they require to support their missions.
How does the Coast Guard use data services and what's
changing for them? USCG's network data services support a
variety of connectivity, communications, and operational
requirements that enables its users to access and use the
Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN), Sensitive But
Unclassified (SBU) Voice, the Internet, authorized intranets,
appropriate extranets, and other operations.
We will supply USCG an IP-based, fast, flexible and reliable
data network to support a variety of connectivity, communications,
and operation requirements.
In addition, the Task Order paves the way for the USCG to expand
its usage of FirstNet®. FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is public
safety's dedicated, nationwide communications platform.
As a subscriber to FirstNet, the USCG uses FirstNet services and
capabilities for routine and special operations. As of October 2020, USCG had equipped more than 1,300
pilots and aircrew across all aviation equipment types with
FirstNet-enabled tablets for pre-flight planning and awareness
purposes.
USCG officials also use FirstNet to securely distribute
mission-critical guidance, references, and policies, significantly
enhancing operational efficiency and safety during both day-to-day
operations as well as large-scale disaster responses.
In addition to day-to-day operations, the USCG has successfully
used FirstNet during major events and incidents, including search
and rescue cases, Fleet Week events, and National Security Special
Events such as the Super Bowl.
What is the scope of the network
modernization? Services we expect to deliver to the
USCG under this Task Order include IP-based Wide Area Network,
ethernet, virtual private networking, private line, fixed wireless,
optical wavelength, and commercial satellite communication. We will
manage the services for the USCG in support of its diverse missions
across 1,200 locations.
Here's what people are saying:
Rear Admiral David Dermanelian,
CIO, U.S. Coast Guard, spoke about the need for a modernized
communications platform during a July 20,
2020 segment on Government Matters TV called: "Enabling
IT Modernization – The Next Generation DOD Mission." He
said: "We're looking at our enterprise mission
platform. It's all about modernizing that mission platform so that
we can deliver information on time with the proper security and the
availability that our Coast Guard is going to need. It's more than
just a platform. It's all those things that are enabling
information to be delivered. It's all about getting info at the
tactical edge. Those young men and women who are in harm's way are
asking for information to be readily available, on time, to meet
their mission speed."
"Time is precious for the critical services the U.S. Coast Guard
provides, from search and rescue to port security and military
readiness, said Stacy Schwartz, Vice
President – FirstNet Program at AT&T. "It's vitally important
they have a fast, reliable, and modernized data network to help
ensure rapid flow of data to support their important work daily.
We're proud to help the Coast Guard deliver its mission with our
fast and highly reliable network platform and advanced
technologies."
When does the work begin? Network planning has begun.
About the U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast
Guard is the nation's oldest continuous seagoing service with
responsibilities including Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law
Enforcement (MLE), Aids to Navigation (ATON), Ice Breaking,
Environmental Protection, Port Security and Military Readiness. The
over 50,000 members of the Coast Guard operate a multi-mission,
interoperable fleet of 259 Cutters, 200 fixed and rotary-wing
aircraft, and over 1,600 boats.
For more information about how the U.S. Coast Guard uses
FirstNet, go here.
Where can I find more information? Go here for more
information about AT&T's work in the public sector.
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