SpaceX Starshield Aero Terminal Installation
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z025RFI931002
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking vendors capable of installing a SpaceX Starshield Aero Terminal on a C-37A Long Range Command and Control Aircraft by June 1, 2025. This Sources Sought notice represents market research to identify potential contractors with specialized technical capabilities for aircraft modification. Interested vendors must be FAA Part 145 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) certified and demonstrate the ability to acquire hardware, perform complex terminal installation, and integrate the Starshield system with existing communications infrastructure. Vendors will be evaluated based on their technical competence, FAA licensing, ability to collaborate with SpaceX and USCG network engineers, and capacity to complete comprehensive documentation and testing requirements. Interested companies are required to submit a detailed capabilities statement to Jennifer McMahon, with key submission components including company details, FAA licenses, pricing information, and contact details.
This pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for the contract, suggesting open competition among qualified vendors. The project involves modifying a single USCG aircraft, with a specific focus on installing an integrated Starshield Aero Terminal configured for both Starlink and Starshield constellations. The installation will require removing and relocating specific antennas, developing detailed wiring diagrams, conducting electrical load analyses, and completing a comprehensive 10-day testing phase to ensure system compatibility. While precise contract value is not specified, the complexity of the modification and the specialized technical requirements suggest this will be a high-value, specialized procurement. The tight timeline for installation (by June 1, 2025) and the need for precise technical integration with existing aircraft systems indicates a focused, time-sensitive project requiring exceptional vendor qualifications.
Notice text
The Government is issuing a Sources SOught as part of market research in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to determine the potential sources and technical capability of industry to provide the United States Coast Guard (USCG) installation of a Starshield Aero Terminal. Please see attached notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Starshield Installation Sources Sought.pdf |
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