RFI - Satellite Communication device
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 693JF7RFISatellitedevice
- Agency
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Maritime Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
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
- Kings Point, New York 11024, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), under the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking market research on satellite communication solutions to provide continuous global connectivity for midshipmen during Sea Year voyages. The Academy requires a flexible maritime communication system that ensures uninterrupted connectivity between the Academy and students located anywhere on Earth, with specific emphasis on voice, SMS, real-time GPS tracking, and emergency distress capabilities. The system must deliver 100% global coverage with 99.9% uptime guarantee, SMS latency of 120 seconds, voice latency of 5 seconds, and 24/7 technical support with critical issue response within 15 minutes. Interested contractors must submit capability statements and responses to comprehensive questionnaires covering service capabilities, device management, network monitoring, security protocols, and business qualifications. The original submission deadline of October 9, 2025 has been extended multiple times, with the final deadline now set for October 22, 2025 at 12pm EST, with responses to be emailed to durba.ray@dot.gov.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The communication solution must support between 250-500 users across the global maritime environment, with potential technologies including dedicated satellite devices like Iridium or Inmarsat, or satellite-enabled mobile services such as Starlink Direct-to-Cell. Key deliverables include a fully operational communication system, web-based staff dashboard for monitoring student devices, comprehensive training materials, and monthly performance reports. The RFI emphasizes that this is strictly for market research purposes and contractors will not be charged or reimbursed for costs incurred in responding. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and PSC code 7G22, though vendors are permitted to suggest alternative classification codes if more appropriate.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
This Request for Information (RFI) for Market Research Purposes only to find Sources. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) a requirement for flexible maritime communication solution that ensures continuous connectivity between the Academy and students
on Sea Year, located anywhere on Earth for the Midshipmen. See attached Statement of Objective (SOO): Connectivity for USMMA Midshipmen on Sea Year. Interested companies submit your capability statement along with the responses to the questionnaires by October 09, 2025, 1pm EST. Email all requested information to Durba Ray at durba.ray@dot.gov and cc brian.wiley.ctr@dot.gov.
Government should not be charged for any cost the interested contractor incurred to respond to this RFI for Market Research Purposes only. .
This RFI for Market Research purposes is extended till October 16, 2025, 2pm EST. Email your responses to the RFI and capabilities statements by October 16, 2025, 2pm EST to durba.ray@dot.gov; NarineA@USMMA.EDU.
This RFI for Maret Research is extended till October 22, 2025, 12pm EST. Email your responses to the RFI questionnaires and capability statement prior to the close of the RFI to durba.ray@dot.gov.
Update #2 ·
This Request for Information (RFI) for Market Research Purposes only to find Sources. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) a requirement for flexible maritime communication solution that ensures continuous connectivity between the Academy and students
on Sea Year, located anywhere on Earth for the Midshipmen. See attached Statement of Objective (SOO): Connectivity for USMMA Midshipmen on Sea Year. Interested companies submit your capability statement along with the responses to the questionnaires by October 09, 2025, 1pm EST. Email all requested information to Durba Ray at durba.ray@dot.gov and cc brian.wiley.ctr@dot.gov.
Government should not be charged for any cost the interested contractor incurred to respond to this RFI for Market Research Purposes only. .
This RFI for Market Research purposes is extended till October 16, 2025, 2pm EST. Email your responses to the RFI and capabilities statements by October 16, 2025, 2pm EST to durba.ray@dot.gov; NarineA@USMMA.EDU.
Update #1 ·
This Request for Information (RFI) for Market Research Purposes only to find Sources. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) a requirement for flexible maritime communication solution that ensures continuous connectivity between the Academy and students
on Sea Year, located anywhere on Earth for the Midshipmen. See attached Statement of Objective (SOO): Connectivity for USMMA Midshipmen on Sea Year. Interested companies submit your capability statement along with the responses to the questionnaires by October 09, 2025, 1pm EST. Email all requested information to Durba Ray at durba.ray@dot.gov and cc brian.wiley.ctr@dot.gov.
Government should not be charged for any cost the interested contractor incurred to respond to this RFI for Market Research Purposes only. .
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