Statement of Need.pdf
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- NM-AN2200-23-01176
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This document is a Statement of Need requesting the procurement of one Starlink Aviation antenna system from SpaceX Corporation for testing and evaluation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Aircraft Operations Center. The system would include the Aero Terminal, power supply, two wireless access points, harnesses, and two months of global aviation subscription services. The antenna is expected to provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across the globe with up to 350 Mbps download speeds to enable all passengers to access streaming-capable internet simultaneously. Coverage should include land, oceans, and polar regions to connect wherever flight routes evolve. The low-profile Aero Terminal features an electronically steered phased array antenna enabling new levels of reliability, redundancy, and performance. Delivery times for components vary from one to four months with shipping logistics and costs covered by the vendor. The related federal contract opportunity is a Special Notice for the intent to negotiate sole source procurement of the Starlink AOC antenna from SpaceX under solicitation number NM-AN2200-23-01176 by the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Statement of Need
PURPOSE: The Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) requests the purchase of one Starlink Aviation antenna with the expectation that this unit would be installed on the first AOC aircraft for which installation is FAA-approved.
SCOPE OR MISSION: Requesting procurement of one (1) Bare Aero Aviation Antenna by SpaceX Corporation for initial testing and evaluation by the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center and two months of global aviation subscription services.
System shall include 1 year of warranty
Background: NOAA AOC seeks a system which has a global LEO satellite internet services with advertised performance that is at least one order of magnitude better than all other available at sea internet services. Aircraft flight to ground connectivity is a tool which can greatly benefit data collection and transmission.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
High-speed, low-latency, in-flight internet with connectivity across the globe. Deliver up to 350 Mbps to each plane, enabling all passengers to access streaming-capable internet at the same time. With latency as low as 20 ms, passengers can engage in activities previously not functional inflight, including video calls, online gaming, virtual private networks and other high data rate activities. Coverage over land, the oceans and polar regions, to connect passengers wherever your flight routes evolve. Low-profile Aero Terminal features an electronically steered phased array antenna, which enables new levels of reliability, redundancy and performance.
REQUIREMENT:
1 system with Aviation Kit includes your Aero Terminal, power supply, 2 wireless access points, and harnesses.
DELIVERY SCHEDULE: As noted on the invoice, delivery times vary by component from one to four months. Shipping logistics and cost are covered by the vendor.
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CENTER
3450 FLIGHTLINE DRIVE
LAKELAND FL 33811
Patrick Didier 541-270-0314
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