The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center has issued a solicitation for Small Satellite Cross-Link Systems (SS-CLS) as a small business set-aside competition. NASA aims to demonstrate and characterize a V-Band cross-link capability for efficient data transmission related to small satellites, facilitating low-latency transfers of large science data volumes.
This procurement also intends to provide academic institutions with opportunities to conduct experiments using this cross-link capability. The agency seeks a single firm to develop, implement, and flight-demonstrate a comprehensive V-Band cross-link solution within a five-year contract period.
Offerors should possess a matching CAGE code and submit proposals in accordance with the solicitation's specified formats, including a detailed work plan, cost breakdown, and milestones. Critical to the evaluation of proposals is their technical merit, cost effectiveness, and relevance to the project scope.
Proposals must be submitted by August 9, 2024, through the Box account-based platform outlined in the solicitation. NASA plans to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract of around $14.3 million for the selected bid, with key contract terms and conditions detailed in the solicitation.
Interested parties should carefully review the solicitation's instructions, ensuring compliance with requirements, and contact Tyler Braden or Eric Hartman, whose details are provided in the solicitation, for any clarifications or further information.