Opportunity

Merx #00004996255

Direct Award: Optical Communications Terminal for 8U CubeSat (University of Victoria)

Posted

April 14, 2026

Respond By

April 21, 2026

Identifier

00004996255

NAICS

334290, 336419, 517410

This opportunity involves a direct contract award by the University of Victoria for a specialized satellite communications component: - Government Buyer: - University of Victoria (British Columbia, Canada) - OEM/Vendor: - Astrolight UAB (highlighted as the sole source) - Products/Services Requested: - Optical Communications Terminal for use on an 8U CubeSat (small satellite platform) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Terminal is intended for space application on a CubeSat - Direct award (no competitive bidding process) - Focus on communications, detection, and fibre optics technology

Description

The University of Victoria has issued a Notice of Intent to directly award a contract to Astrolight UAB for the provision of an Optical Communications Terminal. This terminal is intended for use on an 8U CubeSat, a type of small satellite. The procurement falls under the category of communications, detection, and fibre optics goods. The notice indicates a direct award without a competitive bidding process.

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