DULUTH, Ga., 13 Aug. 2007. DataPath Inc., a provider of satellite and wireless communications networks, won a $16.7 million contract from the Communications-Electronics Command in Fort Monmouth, N.J., to establish nationwide Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) for the U.S. Army National Guard.
In partnership with Applied Global Technologies (AGT), DataPath's communications networks will enable federal, state, and military first responders to establish command-and-control capabilities at the site of a man-made or natural disaster within hours, anywhere in the U.S.
The system will use DataPath satellite communications base units to deliver high bandwidth to voice-over-IP telephones, video teleconferencing systems, and an interoperable handheld radio solution for deployed National Guard teams and other first responders. A complete communications suite will be transportable via military C-130 aircraft and other means for extremely rapid deployment.
Under the contract, awarded through the Worldwide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract vehicle, DataPath will deliver 32 systems for nationwide deployment. These systems are based on the DataPath ET 2000 Portable, a rugged fly-away SATCOM terminal.
To meet the National Guard's specific solution requirements, the company developed a customized version of the DataPath 2000 by incorporating a 1.2-meter fly-away antenna developed by AvL Technologies. AGT will provide the integrated land mobile radio solution as well as video teleconferencing systems for the program.
In addition to the fly-away terminals, the communications solution will include engineering and training services, MaxView network control software, baseband systems, and 24/7 support from DataPath's Systems Management Center.
