Iridium Certus, Aerion and SBD Data Service Plans
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26939590Q
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Place of performance
- Moffett Field, California 94035, United States
- Points of contact
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- Lindsey McLellan lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov
- Bobbie Young bobbie.j.young@nasa.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA/NSSC announced a presolicitation for Iridium Certus, Aerion, and SBD satellite communication service plans with a capability statement submission deadline of July 31, 2026, and intends to award a sole-source contract to NAL Research Corp under FAR 12.102(a) unless submitted responses demonstrate the procurement should be conducted competitively. The requirement supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate Earth Science Division Airborne Science Program and includes minimum monthly provisioning of 1,000 MB of Certus data services across at least eight NASA aircraft, Aireon ADS-B tracking services for a minimum of four aircraft with satellite-only 8-second latency capability, and three Short Burst Data services for portable field-campaign asset tracking. The contractor must provide public static IP addresses, ensure DISN-compatible connectivity through a dedicated EMSS gateway, and offer direct access to DSN, FTS, or PSTN networks. The initial contract period runs one year from award with anticipated continuation for at least five additional years. Performance is located at NASA Ames Research Center. Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 31, 2026; oral communications are not acceptable. Reference ID 80NSSC26939590Q in all correspondence. The NAICS code is 541990; PSC is AJ11.
Notice text
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
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Tab 04 SOW.pdf | ||
| Tab 07 Capability Statement.pdf |
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