SATRN software and management

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
1301306526
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Monterey, California 93944, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Supply Systems Command, a division of the Department of the Navy, issued this Special Notice on January 6, 2026, regarding a sole source contract for SATRN software and management services. The notice represents the government's intent to award a firm fixed price contract to Utah State University Space Dynamics for managing and integrating a comprehensive system of computer hardware, software, and communication technologies. The contract scope encompasses the Mobile CubeSat Command and Control (MC3) Network, AWS GovCloud infrastructure, and remote ground terminals used for satellite communications. The contractor will provide system integration, maintenance, and operational support in coordination with U.S. government personnel at the Naval Postgraduate School and other agencies. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and PSC DA01 (IT and Telecom Business Application Support Services).

The government seeks to maintain continuous operations of the MC3 satellite communications network through a six-month contract period running from February 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026, with an anticipated contract value of $275,000. Interested contractors must submit a six-page capability statement by January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST to Kyle.D.Westover.civ@us.navy.mil, and the government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source award or initiate competitive procurement based on received statements. Eligible contractors must be U.S. citizens holding a TOP SECRET//SI/TK security clearance and must be capable of accessing and maintaining the specialized MC3 network infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing AWS GovCloud instances, maintaining system Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance, performing software updates and bug fixes, and supporting mission operations for government and allied small satellites. The contractor will also coordinate with foreign mission partners, including those in the FVEY project arrangement, to expand system connectivity and capability.

Notice text

The service is to provide manage and integrate a complete system of computer hardware, software (SATRN), and communication technologies (MC3 network, AWS GovCloud, remote terminals.

The Contractor’s personnel will be given access to the MC3 network, including the AWS GovCloud, remote ground terminals (RGTs), partner networks, and US government systems used to track and maintain documentation for the system’s ATO.  The contractor will engage with US government personnel at NPS and elsewhere to ensure requirements are met for maintaining the ATO and for maintaining reliable operations for the ground stations that communicate with the program’s orbiting vehicles. The contractor will also work with foreign mission partners such as those in the Square Dance (FVEY) project arrangement or others as directed to increase the reach and connectivity of the MC3 system.  

Files

File Type Posted
4.01a NOTICE OF INTENT.docx DOCX document
1.02G PWS Satrn.docx DOCX document
1.02e Sole Source Justification _ FIX.pdf PDF

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