NASA Unified Network and Navigation Operations (UN2O)
ID: 80GSFC26UN2O_RFI_SSNType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTERGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0bfc7155bf1e4ccfb444bff344964253/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking responses for the Unified Network and Navigation Operations (UN2O) contract, aimed at supporting the Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program. The procurement focuses on operations, maintenance, and sustainment of the Near Space Network (NSN) and Deep Space Network (DSN), as well as the integration of new capabilities to enhance communication and navigation services for various missions, including those involving human spaceflight and international partnerships. Interested firms are invited to submit capability statements by January 19, 2026, to the primary contact, Ian P. Sherry, at Ian.P.Sherry@nasa.gov, with a focus on demonstrating their ability to meet the outlined requirements and potential contract structure suggestions.

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    Ian P. Sherry
    Ian.P.Sherry@nasa.gov
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    UN2O - Draft Statement of Work (Dec 2025).pdf
    The Unified Network and Navigation Operations (UN2O) Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for contract support for NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program. This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will support the Near Space Network (NSN) and Deep Space Network (DSN) as they transition to an integrated network operations team. The scope includes operations, maintenance, and sustainment for existing networks, integration of new capabilities, and support for the NASA Space Geodesy Network (NSGN). The SOW details contractor responsibilities across management, security, systems architecture and engineering, special studies, integration and test, operations, continuity of operations planning, maintenance, sustaining engineering, and facilities, aiming to enhance reliability and efficiency through a balance of government and commercial services.
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