SAM #80NSSC26939590Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement for Iridium Certus, Aireon ADS-B, and SBD Satellite Services

• NASA's Earth Science Division Airborne Science Program is seeking satellite communication services for its aircraft and field campaigns.
• Required services include:
  • Iridium CERTUS data services for at least 8 aircraft, with a minimum of 1000MB per month and options for additional data.
  • Aireon ADS-B tracking for at least 4 aircraft, providing satellite-only tracking with 8-second latency.
  • Short Burst Data (SBD) services for 3 portable devices used in science field campaigns.
  • Potential acquisition of handheld tracking devices equivalent to SHOUT TW models.
• The procurement is planned as a sole source contract to NAL Research Corp, the sole provider of these service plans.
• Services must include public static IPs, secure user information protection, and compatibility with EMSS gateway and defense networks.
• The contract is expected to run for one year from award, with anticipated continuation for at least 5 years due to ongoing demand.
• The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items/services, with performance at NASA Ames Research Center.
• Responses to capability requests are due by 7/31/2026, and the government reserves discretion on competition.
• NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services).
• All correspondence should reference solicitation number 80NSSC26939590Q.

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Iridium Certus, Aerion and SBD Service Plans. See the attached SOW and capability statement for full details of the requirement. 

All correspondence must reference ID 80NSSC26939590Q in the subject line to ensure visibility. 

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES

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