ENS Starlink Program
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Department of Agriculture
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $100,000,000 to $249,000,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Forecast number
- 46723
- Points of contact
Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Department of Agriculture seeks to procure managed Starlink satellite telecommunications services through the ENS Starlink Program to provide high-speed internet connectivity to USDA small remote offices currently utilizing slower and more costly Lumen USDP service. The procurement aims to deliver approximately 62% cost savings compared to existing internet solutions while maintaining integration with USDANet security infrastructure and supporting all required workloads. The estimated solicitation release date is June 15, 2026, with an estimated award date of March 31, 2026, and the contract will be awarded through full and open competition.
The estimated award value ranges from $100 million to $249 million, with a basic exercised value of $30 million annually over an anticipated 8-year period totaling approximately $100 million for service delivery to approximately 10-person USDA offices. This satellite telecommunications contract is classified under NAICS 517410 and will be structured as a purchase order with TBD funding office designation. Andrew Williams from USDA's office can be contacted at andrew.williams3@usda.gov or +1 631-264-4121 for additional information regarding this forecasted opportunity.
Forecast text
USDAs small remote offices often pay high costs for slow internet. An ENSmanaged Starlink service would deliver much faster speeds at a far lower costcutting 62 of total cost compared to current Lumen USDP service. Starlink integrates cleanly with USDANet security and supports all required workloads.
Recommendation Make ENSManaged Starlink the default internet solution for all 10person USDA offices. Need 30M per year about 100M for 8 Years
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