TDRS Ka-Band Communications Engineering Support

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking capability statements from firms able to provide on-site engineering and technical support for mission-critical Ka-band communications serving the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System.

United States of America > NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER


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80MSFC27ENG1026
Nov 05, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 29, 2026 09:36 PM
2 years
Sources Sought
Federal
TS/SCI
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cynthia.a.hubbard@nasa.gov
Huntsville, AL, USA
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Description

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is conducting market research for engineering team support to maintain mission-critical Ka-band communications services for users of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System. The anticipated work includes systems engineering, integration, verification, testing, and operations, across materials and mechanisms; propulsion and thermal control; avionics, power, and batteries; aerospace flight software and guidance, navigation, and control; general software and infrastructure; hardware qualification and functional testing; and radio-frequency communications. The anticipated period of performance is two years, with fewer than ten work-year equivalents, and work is expected to be performed on-site. This is a sources-sought notice, not a solicitation for proposals. Respondents are asked to submit a capability statement of no more than five pages, in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or PDF, using at least 12-point font. It should describe company and business-size information, GSA Multiple Award Schedule registration and relevant contract vehicle details, relevant engineering and TDRS Ka-band experience, ability to provide personnel with TS/SCI clearances, and verified ITAR compliance. NASA also requests feedback on small-business participation goals, barriers to participation, and ways to increase participation.

Classification Codes
NAICS541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSCR425Engineering and Technical Services
Smart Codes
ka-band satellite communicationsspacecraft systems engineeringsatellite communications operations
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Service Only
Timeline
Nov 05, 2026 09:00 PM-Capability Statement Response Deadline
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