Overview
- Legal name
- TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
- Registered location
- ANNAPOLIS, MD, USA
- Website
- Company website ↗
- Primary NAICS
- 334290 — Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Latest award activity
- Sep 11, 2026
Read company summary
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC is associated with UEI SPD8Y16LCPM6 and CAGE 0HAL7 in public federal records. AcornBids currently links 5 prime awards totaling $490.1M in obligations to this entity. Its largest recorded federal customer by obligations is Department of Defense. Its recorded federal awards include work classified as Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing; Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. These categories describe the loaded award records, not a complete list of company capabilities. Its primary SAM.gov NAICS is 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing). Its public SAM.gov registration lists ANNAPOLIS, MD, USA.
At a glance
Prime contract obligations across loaded award records. Obligations are not revenue or contract ceilings. Summary updated Oct 14, 2026. Refresh pending; these totals may be out of date.
Business information
Public SAM.gov registration details.
- Legal name
- TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
- UEI
- SPD8Y16LCPM6
- CAGE
- 0HAL7
- Registered address
- 275 WEST ST, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401, USA
- Registration status
- Active
- Primary NAICS
- 334290 — Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- SAM activation
- Nov 17, 2025
- Initial registration
- Dec 7, 2001
- Entity start
- Jul 30, 1987
- SAM updated
- Nov 17, 2025
- Registration expires
- Nov 13, 2026
- Fiscal year end
- Jul 31
- Place of incorporation
- MD, USA
Research brief
Source facts
- Loaded prime-award records link 5 awards and $490,118,900 in reported obligations to this legal entity. Source
- Recorded awards include Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 334290); this classification is not proof of every company capability. Source
- An example award describes: FAST TRACKING GROUND STATION ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR THE AEROSPACE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT GRC Source
Federal award analysis
Net transaction obligations by federal fiscal period.
Reported transaction obligations by federal fiscal period; includes deobligations. Missing transactions are not estimated. Coverage: 5 of 5 selected awards. Select a period to explore its awards.
Funding change
Dated, valued transaction obligations in equal-length adjacent periods; missing records are unknown. Default: last completed federal fiscal year. Percentage is unavailable when the prior period has no positive reported obligations.
| Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Current period | Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Current obligations | $-35.4K |
| Prior period | Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025 |
| Prior obligations | $-17.4M |
| Change | $17.4M |
| Growth | Not comparable |
Where the work is performed
State tile map; darker tiles have larger absolute net obligations. Outlined tiles indicate net deobligations. Unshaded tiles have no reported transactions in this selection. Other locations appear in the table.
Agencies
| Category | Period obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $136.2M | 4 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.3M | 1 |
Offices
| Category | Period obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC-APG | $136.2M | 4 |
| NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER | $1.3M | 1 |
Naics
| Category | Period obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $137.9M | 3 |
| 334290 — Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $-363.5K | 2 |
Psc
| Category | Period obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 5810 — Communications Security Equipment and Components | $174.1M | 1 |
| 5820 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne | $1.3M | 1 |
| 5895 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment | $-12.5K | 1 |
| D316 — Telecommunications Network Management Services | $-351.0K | 1 |
| R425 — Engineering and Technical Services | $-37.6M | 1 |
Vehicles
| Category | Period obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| W15P7T20D0019 | $136.6M | 2 |
| Unclassified | $1.3M | 1 |
| W15P7T13D0018 | $-363.5K | 2 |
Set Asides
| Category | Period obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Unclassified | $136.2M | 4 |
| NO SET ASIDE USED. | $1.3M | 1 |
Recent federal awards
Prime contract awards. Select an award to review its history and source evidence.
| Award / description | Awarding agency | Obligations | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80GRC021P0002FAST TRACKING GROUND STATION ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR THE AEROSPACE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT GRC | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.3M | Dec 21, 2020 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| W15P7T21F0022BASE FMS. | Department of Defense | $160.6M | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 0007TASK ORDER 0007 ON CONTRACT W15P7T-13-D-0018 PROVIDES FOR THE SUSTAINMENT OF AN/TSC-198 VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL (VSAT) SYSTEM TO INCLUDE SPARE PARTS, REPAIRS, UPGRADES… | Department of Defense | $102.9M | Feb 1, 2018 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| 0006IGF::OT::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER (0006) IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. TO PROVIDE HARDWARE, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES, AS DELINEATED IN SECTION B, IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,383,052.47 TO… | Department of Defense | $215.3M | Sep 28, 2015 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| W15P7T23F0192AWARD OF RTEP 13711 GLOBAL FIELD SUPPORT SERVICES. | Department of Defense | $10.0M | Sep 27, 2023 | Jun 2, 2025 |
Registration, certifications & contacts
| Registration evidence | Date |
|---|---|
| SAM updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Source loaded | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Initial registration | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Entity start | Jul 30, 1987 |
Registration classifications: Small Business. These are separate from the reported certificates above.
| Industry | Reported size status |
|---|---|
| 237130 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | Not reported |
| 323117 — Books Printing | Not reported |
| 334111 — Electronic Computer Manufacturing | Not reported |
| 334210 — Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | Not reported |
| 334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | Not reported |
| 334290 — Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | Not reported |
| 334413 — Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing | Not reported |
| 334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | Not reported |
| 334515 — Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals | Not reported |
| 336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | Not reported |
| 423430 — Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers | Not reported |
| 517410 — Satellite Telecommunications | Not reported |
| 541330 — Engineering Services | Not reported |
| 541370 — Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services | Not reported |
| 541380 — Testing Laboratories and Services | Not reported |
| 541430 — Graphic Design Services | Not reported |
| 541490 — Other Specialized Design Services | Not reported |
| 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services | Not reported |
| 541513 — Computer Facilities Management Services | Not reported |
| 541519 — Other Computer Related Services | Not reported |
| 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | Not reported |
| 541614 — Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | Not reported |
| 541618 — Other Management Consulting Services | Not reported |
| 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | Not reported |
| 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | Not reported |
| 541720 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | Not reported |
| 541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Not reported |
| 561210 — Facilities Support Services | Not reported |
| 611420 — Computer Training | Not reported |
| 611430 — Professional and Management Development Training | Not reported |
| 611519 — Other Technical and Trade Schools | Not reported |
| 611691 — Exam Preparation and Tutoring | Not reported |
| 611710 — Educational Support Services | Not reported |
| 624230 — Emergency and Other Relief Services | Not reported |
| Contact | Role | Published contact methods | Evidence | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE WOODARD | Government business | Contact method not published | SAM registration | Not available |
| KARIE SILIATO | Alternate government business | Contact method not published | SAM registration | Not available |
| KARIE SILIATO | Electronic business | Contact method not published | SAM registration | Not available |
| Vandy Hopson | Contractor contract manager | vandy.hopson@comtech.com | Source | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Carrie Woodard | Contractor program manager | carrie.woodard@comtechtel.com | Source | Oct 1, 2026 |
Registered industries
- 237130 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
- 323117 — Books Printing
- 334111 — Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- 334210 — Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
- 334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 334290 — Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 334413 — Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
- 334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- 334515 — Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- 336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- 423430 — Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- 517410 — Satellite Telecommunications
- 541330 — Engineering Services
- 541370 — Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- 541380 — Testing Laboratories and Services
- 541430 — Graphic Design Services
- 541490 — Other Specialized Design Services
- 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
- 541513 — Computer Facilities Management Services
- 541519 — Other Computer Related Services
- 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541614 — Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- 541618 — Other Management Consulting Services
- 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- 541720 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- 541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 561210 — Facilities Support Services
- 611420 — Computer Training
- 611430 — Professional and Management Development Training
- 611519 — Other Technical and Trade Schools
- 611691 — Exam Preparation and Tutoring
- 611710 — Educational Support Services
- 624230 — Emergency and Other Relief Services
Registration classifications and published certificates do not by themselves establish eligibility for a particular solicitation. View SAM source
Reported subsidiary tree
Ownership follows reported parent UEIs.
- COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.UEI U8LNE16562Z5
- COMTECH SATELLITE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES, INCUEI LLREND6GJ4J7
- STELLANT PST CORPORATIONUEI ZJUMT9NT3SE5
- TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INCUEI SPD8Y16LCPM6
Corporate family
Reported ownership links. Award and funding explorers can include this family.
| Legal entity | Reported parent UEI | Source loaded |
|---|---|---|
| COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. | — | Sep 2, 2026 |
| COMTECH SATELLITE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES, INC | U8LNE16562Z5 | Sep 26, 2026 |
| STELLANT PST CORPORATION | U8LNE16562Z5 | Sep 26, 2026 |
| TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC | U8LNE16562Z5 | Sep 26, 2026 |
Contract vehicle holdings
Reported holders; a parent award identifier alone is not proof of a current vehicle seat.
| Vehicle | Reported status | Ordering ends | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| OASIS+UR — 47QRCA25DU561 | reported | Not available | Source |
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Data coverage and methodology
Sources: SAM.gov registration, USAspending awards and transactions, and linked supporting records. Prime contract obligations, IDV ceilings and assistance amounts are kept separate. Missing records are not zero activity. Company claims are labeled separately. Recompete signals are rule-based scores out of 100. Positioning windows are AcornBids estimates.
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