Advanced MILSATCOM Acquisition Essentials Training by Tonex
Duration: 2 Days | Audience: Program Managers, Contract Officers, Acquisition Engineers, Industry Partners
Focused on the technical, contractual, and strategic elements of acquiring MILSATCOM systems and services. Covers the entire lifecycle: from capability requirements and design tradeoffs to source selection, integration, and sustainment.
This course provides acquisition professionals with a deep understanding of the technical, contractual, and lifecycle aspects of Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems. It addresses how to define, evaluate, procure, and oversee complex SATCOM architectures including AEHF, MUOS, ESS, WGS, and COMSATCOM, aligned with the DoD 5000 acquisition framework and emerging strategies such as hybrid architectures and commercial integration.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Understand MILSATCOM architectures and mission-specific requirements.
- Navigate DoD 5000.02 acquisition phases specific to SATCOM systems.
- Evaluate tradeoffs and technology readiness levels (TRLs) in SATCOM proposals.
- Integrate cost, schedule, performance, and security into procurement strategies.
- Differentiate between COMSATCOM, MILSATCOM, and hybrid procurement options.
- Lead effective source selections, contract management, and sustainment planning.
Target Audience:
- DoD acquisition professionals
- Program managers and contract officers
- MILSATCOM integrators and support contractors
- Engineering leads in SATCOM procurement
- Budget and planning personnel in space programs
Course Modules
- Day 1: Requirements & Architecture
- DoD SATCOM architecture overview (AEHF, WGS, MUOS, ESS)
- JCIDS, CONOPS, and CDD to CPD transition
- Trade study integration into acquisition planning
- Day 2: Acquisition Process & Contracting
- DoD 5000 series and MILSATCOM-specific tailoring
- Contract types: FFP, OTA, IDIQ for SATCOM buys
- Government vs commercial SATCOM contracting (COMSATCOM)
- Day 3: Program Execution & Oversight
- Earned Value Management (EVM) and Key Performance Parameters
- Supply chain security and sustainment planning
SATCOM Test and Evaluation strategy + source selection board prep