StarShield for ASOG at Camp Murray, WA
ID: W50S9E25QA008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N6 USPFO ACTIVITY WAANG 194CAMP MURRAY, WA, 98430-5035, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G22)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c6a63f2e93424f06b6972f0af979c09d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting offers for the procurement of StarShield services and equipment at Camp Murray, Washington. This opportunity involves the acquisition of a one-year subscription for 5TB of data and four Starshield Mini terminals, which are critical for command and control training and operations. The Starshield system is uniquely positioned as it utilizes a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation, providing essential capabilities such as anti-jamming, global coverage, and high bandwidth, making it vital for military applications. Interested vendors can reach out to the 194th Contracting Office at 194.wg.fal.msc.contracting@us.af.mil for further details, with proposals due by September 8, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    194th Contracting Office
    194.wg.fal.msc.contracting@us.af.mil
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    A-02 Sole Source-Name Brand Determination StarShield Under SAT signed.pdf
    This determination memorandum justifies a sole source acquisition of Starshield Mini terminals with a one-year 5TB local subscription, citing FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i). The equipment is essential for C2 and Strike UTCs to train in CONUS on Distributed Command and Control capabilities, providing critical mobile internet and mesh network bridging. Starshield is identified as the only current company with a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation offering built-in redundancies, anti-jamming capabilities, global coverage, mobile terminals, and high bandwidth, and is the only LEO company authorized for U.S. Government use. The document notes that future acquisitions may allow for increased competition as more LEO companies become authorized.
    Solicitation - W50S9E25QA008.pdf
    This government solicitation document, identified as a WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) offering for commercial products and services, outlines the terms and conditions for federal procurement. The solicitation, number W50S9E25QA008, issued by W50S9E with an offer due date of September 8, 2025, is for the purchase of Starshield subscriptions (5TB of data) and four Starshield Mini equipment units. Key aspects include detailed instructions for offerors, specific clauses related to federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and defense federal acquisition regulations supplement (DFARS) covering areas such as unique item identification, electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and various socio-economic and ethical compliance requirements. The document also provides definitions for terms like "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" and outlines representations and certifications required from offerors, particularly regarding small business status and compliance with various federal laws and executive orders.
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