RFI Low Earth Orbit Satellite Equipment and Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10B26Q0302
- Agency
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VA Technology Acquisition Center
Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Place of performance
- New Jersey 07724, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Communications Services (VA OIT, CCS) is seeking commercially available Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite equipment and services to provide internet connectivity across more than 2,200 VA facilities nationwide and internationally. This Request for Information (RFI) is designed to gather market intelligence on available solutions before issuing a formal solicitation. Respondents should address equipment costs, monthly service costs, proposed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) options, recommended upload and download speeds, and data rollover or pooling capabilities. The VA has organized its facilities into four service tiers based on estimated data capacity requirements, ranging from 5TB for Tier 1 locations to greater than 100TB for Tier 4 locations housing major Medical Centers and VACO headquarters. The RFI was posted on April 1, 2026, with responses due by April 13, 2026, allowing vendors approximately twelve days to submit information addressing the VA's specific requirements.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is open to all eligible commercial vendors. The VA's facility footprint spans all 50 states plus territories and international locations, including sites in the Philippines, Guam, and American Samoa, providing significant geographic scope for potential service delivery. While the RFI does not explicitly state an award value or budget range, the scale of the requirement—encompassing more than 2,200 sites with varying capacity needs across four service tiers—suggests a substantial contract opportunity. The VA Locations v.2 spreadsheet, updated on April 7, 2026, provides detailed facility data including site names, coordinates, mailing addresses, facility types, and tier classifications to enable vendors to develop comprehensive and accurate proposals. No incumbent contractors or specific cost thresholds have been identified in this pre-solicitation phase, as the VA is conducting this RFI to establish baseline market knowledge before proceeding to formal procurement.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The VA OIT, CCS requires multiple commercially available LEO satellite equipment and services for more than 2,200 sites to provide internet connectivity services The VA OIT, CCS requires multiple commercially available LEO satellite equipment and services for more than 2,200 sites to provide internet connectivity services.
UPDATE: Revised the tier definitions and estimated capacity. See the attached VA Locations v.2.
Update #1 ·
The VA OIT, CCS requires multiple commercially available LEO satellite equipment and services for more than 2,200 sites to provide internet connectivity services The VA OIT, CCS requires multiple commercially available LEO satellite equipment and services for more than 2,200 sites to provide internet connectivity services.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI - VA Locations v.2.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFI - VA Locations.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFI Low Earth Orbit Satellite Equipment and Services.pdf |
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| DG11--Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Services 2. 0 (VA-27-00003905) | VA Technology Acquisition Center | No set-aside |
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