Department of State Global Tactical and Satellite Communications
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM25N0064
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Woman-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- PSC
- 7G22 It And Telecom - Network: Satellite And Rf Communications Products (Hw, Perpetual License Software)
- Place of performance
- Springfield, Virginia 22153, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology and Global Tactical Communications is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for satellite telecommunications services across 294 Department of State locations worldwide. The procurement encompasses five functional categories: Standard Satellite Equipment, Standard Satellite Airtime/Service, Satellite Telephones, Low Earth Orbit Satellite Equipment, and Low Earth Orbit Service, all falling under NAICS Code 517410. The services are intended to support contingency communications and crisis response operations for the Department of State's global operations. Interested contractors must submit comprehensive responses including a 2-page cover letter detailing company information, business size, socioeconomic classification, certifications, and potential teaming partners, along with a 10-page capability statement addressing each functional category. The submission deadline is July 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with responses directed to Angelica Arreola and David Ziemba via email. The government emphasizes this is preliminary market research only and does not guarantee future solicitation opportunities.
This opportunity is designated as a Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to companies meeting this socioeconomic classification. The contract will require stringent performance standards including 99% on-time delivery within 45 days, 99.5% repair and return accuracy within 30 days, and 90% warranty compliance for single unit items. The equipment catalog references products from major manufacturers including Cobham, Hughes, Iridium, Inmarsat Government, Ground Control, and Kymeta, spanning satellite phones, communication terminals, broadband services, and various global data plans ranging from 5GB to 240GB. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the sources sought notice. The document does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers for these requirements.
Notice text
Standard Satellite Equipment
Standard Satellite Airtime/Service
Satellite Telephones
Low Earth Orbit Satellite Equipment
Low Earth Orbit Service
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Department of State Global Tactical and Satellite Communications | Special Notice |
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