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Sigma Defense Secures $102M IDIQ Contract for Navy Networking Services
The 7-year deal will provide technical and programmatic support for the Navy's Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) program.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Sigma Defense, through its SOLUTE subsidiary, has been awarded a 7-year, $102 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide technical and programmatic services for the U.S. Navy's Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) program. The contract includes a 3-year base period valued at $42 million, plus two 2-year option periods.
Why it matters
CANES is the Navy's foundational network environment for ships and submarines, so this contract is a significant win for Sigma Defense to support the design, integration, testing, software engineering, and fleet readiness for this critical naval communications and computing infrastructure.
The details
Under the CANES contract, Sigma Defense will support the design, integration, and testing of systems that are part of the CANES architecture, provide software engineering support including development and updates for all CANES platforms, ensure systems modernization, and provide fleet readiness support.
- The 3-year base contract was awarded on February 23, 2026.
- The contract includes two 2-year option periods that could extend the total value to $102 million over 7 years.
The players
Sigma Defense
A technology company that provides systems modernization, software engineering, and fleet support services to the U.S. Navy.
SOLUTE
A Sigma Defense subsidiary that was awarded the CANES contract.
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC)
The San Diego-based organization that awarded the CANES contract to Sigma Defense.
What they’re saying
“We are excited for the opportunity to support CANES as the Navy's foundational network environment afloat. Sigma Defense companies have a proven track record of systems modernization, software engineering and fleet support for the U.S Navy and this contract is the next step in delivering new capabilities for NIWC-PAC.”
— Ed Anderson, Sigma Defense Executive Vice President (PRNewswire)
“Winning the CANES contract is a tremendous honor and a testament to our team's deep commitment to advancing naval capability. We are proud to support the Navy's mission by delivering secure, modernized network solutions that enhance fleet readiness and enable operational superiority across the globe.”
— Matt Jones, CEO, Sigma Defense company (PRNewswire)
What’s next
The contract includes two 2-year option periods that could extend the total value to $102 million over 7 years.
The takeaway
This CANES contract solidifies Sigma Defense's position as a key provider of networking, communications, and computing services to the U.S. Navy, building on the company's proven track record of supporting naval modernization and fleet readiness.
