Ground Control Systems
Ground Control Systems (doing business as GSC Satellite) is a small business in San Luis Obispo, CA registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won about $239,042 in federal prime contracts since fiscal year 2024, according to USAspending.gov.
- UEI
- UPJ1M39ML3V5
- CAGE code
- 3KDA1
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
| Legal business name | Ground Control Systems |
|---|---|
| Doing business as | GSC Satellite |
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | UPJ1M39ML3V5 |
| CAGE code | 3KDA1 |
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Sep 28, 2027 |
| Business started | 2002 |
| Primary NAICS code | 517410: Satellite Telecommunications |
| Website | www.groundcontrol.com |
Federal contract history
| Fiscal year | Prime contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $83,722 |
| FY2024 | $50,649 |
| FY2025 | $153,600 |
| FY2026 | $150,240 |
Its biggest federal customers over the last four fiscal years: Environmental Protection Agency ($233,769), Office of the Chief Financial Officer ($184,560), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ($17,107) and Department of the Navy ($2,775).
Recent contract awards
| Awarded | Agency | What it's for | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Environmental Protection Agency | This requirement is for network services for 140 bgan hardware devices. Epa has one… | $55,440 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Office of the Chief Financial Officer | Iridium satellite services for snotel data transmission for nrcs snow survey and water… | $184,560 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Rockfleet satellite tracker/software/monitoring for noaa vessels | $17,107 |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Department of the Navy | Iridium airtime | $2,775 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Department of the Air Force | 2 satellite lease with service | $7,053 |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Environmental Protection Agency | Satellite telemetry service for radnet fixed monitors | $280,476 |
Figures are prime contract obligations reported to USAspending.gov. Work done as a subcontractor isn't included.
NAICS codes Ground Control Systems is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Ground Control Systems meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
Open contracts in Ground Control Systems's NAICS codes
6 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use a NAICS code Ground Control Systems is small under. These are due soonest.
- Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) hardened medium fixed Satellite Communications Earth Terminals Request for Information (RFI)
✦ The Army (PdM WESS, Fort Belvoir, VA, via ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground) is asking industry for information about building, installing support for, and sustaining up to nine…
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
- Blue Force Tracker (BFT) Satellite Communications Services Contract
Due in 27 daysNov 6, 2026
- Small Business Event | 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement | Cleveland Ohio Dec 8-9 | Amendment 6
Due in 60 daysDec 9, 2026
- KVH Industries, Inc. (KVH) Static IP and Monthly Maintenance
✦ NIWC Atlantic (Navy) plans to buy satellite airtime and one year of monthly maintenance from KVH Industries without competition.
Due in 62 daysDec 11, 2026
- Commercial Solutions Opening for Data and Analytics for Maritime Domain Awareness
Due in 90 daysJan 8, 2027
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- Initial Action Services, LLC, Anaheim, CA
- Somewear Labs, Inc., San Francisco, CA
- Marvil CG LLC, Pacific Palisades, CA
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ground Control Systems's CAGE code?
Ground Control Systems's CAGE code is 3KDA1. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Ground Control Systems's UEI?
Ground Control Systems's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is UPJ1M39ML3V5. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Ground Control Systems's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of the latest SAM.gov public data, Ground Control Systems's registration is active through sep 28, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Ground Control Systems a small business?
Ground Control Systems is registered on SAM.gov as small under 2 NAICS codes, including its primary code, 517410. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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