Starlink Aviation Performance Kit

NASA Shared Services Center seeks a Starlink Aviation Performance Kit (hardware only, manufacturer model 06654312-521) from an authorized reseller, with quotes due August 26, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Central Time. This is a total small business set-aside and brand name requirement restricted to authorized resellers only; the procurement reflects a single-source justification based on Starlink Services, LLC being the sole vendor capable of delivering high-bandwidth, high-reliability satellite communications with worldwide coverage and an FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate for aviation installation on Gulfstream aircraft.

Place of performance is Hampton, Virginia (NASA Langley Research Center, 4 Marvin Street, Hampton, VA 23681), with required delivery by August 7, 2027. The kit must support continuous operation—27 hours daily, 365 days per year—across altitudes from sea level to 50,000 feet or higher globally, delivering download speeds of 135–310 Mbps (peaks to 450 Mbps), upload speeds of 20–44 Mbps, and latency typically under 99 milliseconds. Compatibility is required with FAA-approved STC kits for Gulfstream aircraft models III, IV, V, and G550. The NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing); the PSC code is 7A20 (IT and Telecom—Application Development Software, Perpetual License Software).

The contract is firm fixed-price with price to be determined. Award will be made on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must provide proof of pricing from the manufacturer and confirmation of reseller authorization, register in SAM.gov, include CAGE/UEI code, FOB destination, leadtime for delivery, and two points of contact. Questions are due August 25 at 7:00 a.m. Central Time. Quotes remain valid for 30 days. Submit quotes to Shanna L. Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov, referencing tracking number 80NSSC26941587Q in the subject line.