Starshield terminals with global access subscriptions
ID: 80NSSC26920058QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8abb14a632064bc7a74a6c4dd0f8f2ee/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure Starshield terminals with global access subscriptions to enhance secure satellite-based data transport services for its Deep Space Network (DSN). The procurement requires the contractor to provide seven terminals with mount kits for redundancy and eight data subscriptions, ensuring continuous encrypted data service with a minimum uplink speed of 20 Mbps, while adhering to stringent data integrity and encryption standards. This initiative is critical for establishing encrypted communication links among DSN ground stations located in Goldstone, California; Madrid, Spain; and Canberra, Australia, thereby improving the resiliency and diversity of NASA's communication capabilities. Interested organizations can submit their capabilities and qualifications by December 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CST, to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, with inquiries directed to Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov.

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    Lindsey McLellan
    lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov
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    Tab 04 SOW.pdf
    NASA’s SCaN Program requires secure satellite-based data transport services using the Starshield system to enhance the resiliency and diversity of the Deep Space Network (DSN). This six-month pilot will establish encrypted, government-only communication links among DSN ground stations in Goldstone, California; Madrid, Spain; and Canberra, Australia. The contractor must provide seven terminals with mount kits for redundancy and eight 5TB/month data subscriptions for continuous, encrypted data service with a minimum of 20 Mbps uplink. Data integrity and encryption must utilize AES 128 or better, safeguarding all NASA data in accordance with government CUI and export-control requirements. The contract also mandates disclosure of AI technology use and adherence to additional requirements if acquiring covered AI systems or services, as defined by OMB memo M-25-22.
    Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.pdf
    NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. for Starshield terminals with global access subscriptions. This decision is based on SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. being the sole provider of these services, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement will acquire commercial items and services following FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, with performance at NASA Headquarters. The NAICS Code is 517410. Interested organizations can submit capabilities and qualifications by December 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CST, for evaluation to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains discretion in this decision. Oral communications are not accepted, and NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
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