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.