RFI#02-121-26 Low-Earth Orbit Satellite to Television Transmission Comm Service.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the State of Alaska, Department of Administration (DOA), seeking vendor information for satellite-delivered broadband services and hardware for the Alaska Rural Communications System (ARCS). The RFI solicits information from qualified vendors capable of providing low-earth orbit satellite communication services to support ARCS's 126 federally licensed rural low-power television transmitter sites across Alaska. The system currently transmits four to six channels of over-the-air television programming and provides radio programming to over 25 rural public radio stations. Vendors are required to submit responses addressing their existing capabilities, proposed low-earth orbit satellite constellation services for rural television station broadcast connectivity, hardware and technical support for all 126 existing sites throughout Alaska's landmass and territorial waters, and general and benchmark cost information. The original response deadline was July 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. AKST; however, Amendment One extended the deadline to August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. AKST. Responses must be submitted in both Word and PDF formats via email to doa.oppm.procurement@alaska.gov, directed to procurement officer Christine Mash. This RFI does not guarantee future work, obligate the state to conduct a solicitation, or make the state financially responsible for vendor preparation costs.
The RFI specifically requests that vendors provide lower-cost alternatives to the current satellite system while maintaining service to all existing sites. Pricing information and benchmarks are required as part of vendor submissions. Administrative Order 352 applies to this RFI, disqualifying any person or business determined to support or participate in a boycott of the State of Israel; however, this requirement does not apply to entities with fewer than 10 employees or contracts valued below $100,000. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are the sole responsibility of interested vendors. The market research gathered from this RFI will inform the state's evaluation of available low-earth orbit satellite communication options in the marketplace to potentially enhance or replace the current ARCS infrastructure.
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Request for Information
RFI#02-121-26
Revised February 2024
LOW-EARTH ORBIT SATELLITE T O T E L E V I S I O N T R A N S M I S S I O N COMMUNICATION
SERVICE
Introduction:
The State of Alaska, Department of Administration (DOA), Commissioner's Office, is requesting information from qualified vendors that can provide Satellite Delivered Broadband Services and Hardware for the Alaska Rural Communications System (ARCS) as described below.
This request for information (RFI) does not guarantee future work. The information gathered will aid DOA in conducting market research to ascertain the availability and applicability of options in the marketplace
Background Information:
ARCS as of this date has 126 Federally licensed rural low-power television transmitter sites transmitting four or six channels of open over the air television programing. Each site receives programing via a single leased satellite relaying a transmission consisting of television programing and the Emergency Broadcast System assembled in Anchorage. ARCS also provides radio programing to over 25 rural public radio stations.
Response Information:
The purpose of this RFI is to gather information from vendors who are qualified and capable of providing Satellite Delivered Broadband Services and Hardware for the Alaska Rural Communications System. DOA is specifically seeking information regarding low-earth orbit satellite communication service.
Responses must include the following information:
1. Organization name, contact name, mailing address, phone number, and email of designated point of contact;
2. Existing capabilities and competence related to the services identified above; and
3. Responses provided in both word and PDF formats, including any supplemental attachments.
RFI Questionnaire:
The Division is interested in the following information as well as any value-added options that your vendor offers.
1. Provide rural low power television station broadcast connectivity utilizing low-earth orbit satellite constellations for the Alaska Rural Communications System at a lower cost than the current system.
2. Provide hardware, and technical support for services throughout Alaska’s landmass and its territorial waters for the Alaska Rural Communications System at its existing 126 sites.
3. Please provide the general and benchmark cost associated with your service.
This RFI does not extend any rights to prospective vendors or obligate the state to conduct a solicitation or purchase any goods or services. DOA does not intend to award a contract from this RFI, nor will DOA be financially responsible for the preparation, or administration cost incurred to respond to this RFI. All costs associated with
State of Alaska
Department of Administration Division of Office of Procurement and Property Management
Date Issued: July 16, 2026 responding will be solely at the interested party’s expense.
Procurement Officer contact information:
Interested parties must submit a written response by July 28, 2026, at 2:00:00 p.m. AKST. Responses must be submitted via email to the address below.
All questions must be directed to the person listed below in writing via email.
Department of Administration Attention: Christine Mash Email: doa.oppm.procurement@alaska.gov
Notice to Vendors:
Pursuant to Administrative Order 352, (a) any person or business determined to support or participate in a boycott of the State of Israel will be disqualified from any procurement related to this Request for Information; and (b) the support of or participation in a boycott of the State of Israel by a person or business contracting with the State of Alaska under AS 36.30 constitutes grounds for termination of the contract.
Administrative Order 352 does not apply to a contract if the person or business has fewer than 10 employees; or the amount to be paid under the contract, excluding renewals and options available under the contract, is less than $100,000.
https://gov.alaska.gov/admin-orders/administrative-order-no-352/ https://gov.alaska.gov/admin-orders/administrative-order-no-352/ low-earth orbit satellite TO TELEVISION TRANSMISSION communication service
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