Low Earth Orbit
ID: 70FA3025I00000007Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMODITIES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONSWASHINGTON, DC, 20472, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4aa672ce88d34808a686a698ad214380/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 22, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking information on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technologies to enhance its emergency communication capabilities. The agency aims to identify solutions that provide reliable, high-speed internet access during disasters, addressing the limitations of current communication methods, such as geostationary satellites and terrestrial cellular solutions, which are often hindered by latency and environmental disruptions. This Request for Information (RFI) is a market research initiative to explore lightweight, easily deployable ground station equipment that is compatible with standard power sources and can operate effectively in austere environments. Interested parties should contact Benjamin Delaney at benjamin.delaneyiii@fema.dhs.gov or Myeshia Daniels at myeshia.daniels@fema.dhs.gov for further details, noting that the government will not cover any expenses incurred in response to this RFI.

Point(s) of Contact
Benjamin Delaney
benjamin.delaneyiii@fema.dhs.gov
Myeshia Daniels
myeshia.daniels@fema.dhs.gov
Files
Title
Posted
RFI LEO.pdf
Jan 15, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeks to enhance its communications capabilities during emergencies by exploring Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technologies. The current reliance on traditional communication methods, including geostationary satellites and FIPS-compliant cellular solutions, has proven inadequate due to latency and vulnerability in disaster-affected areas. LEO technology, such as Starlink terminals, promises reliable, high-speed internet access with reduced susceptibility to environmental disruptions. FEMA's market research aims to identify LEO communication solutions that meet specific criteria: lightweight and easily transportable ground station equipment, straightforward deployment without special tools, and compatibility with standard power sources. The agency requests information on solution availability, scalability, network coverage, data prioritization, security measures, potential challenges in austere environments, cost structures, training provisions, and user support capabilities. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended purely for research purposes and seeks contractors capable of providing these advanced communication solutions to improve FEMA's operational efficiency during disasters. It underscores the agency's initiative to modernize its response infrastructure through innovative technology.
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