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Space Communications and Networking (SCaN) & Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRS) Support
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| Notice type | Sources Sought |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | 80MSFC27ENG1026 |
| Department | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION |
| Sub-tier / office | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| NAICS | 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| PSC | R425 |
| Set-aside | No set-aside |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 5, 2026 (2026-11-05T15:00:00-06:00) |
| Place of performance | Huntsville, AL, 35812 |
| Primary contact | Cynthia Hubbard · cynthia.a.hubbard@nasa.gov |
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Description (excerpt)
11/02/2026 Question 1: We would appreciate clarification on Item 4’s requirement to demonstrate verified ITAR compliance. Could you clarify what documentation NASA expects at the sources sought stage? For example, would a company statement describing export-control procedures, personnel training, and controls on access to technical data be sufficient, or is NASA seeking current DDTC registration or another specific form of verification. Answer to Q1: A company statement describing export-control procedures, personnel training, and controls on access to technical data is sufficient at this time in your response. Additional verification of compliance may be required if NASA moves forward with a procurement. Question 2: I am reaching out in hopes of arranging a brief meeting with either you or a member of your team for a general overview of the program. Answer to Q2: To ensure fairness and consistency in the Government's market research process, we are not conducting individual meetings with vendors regarding this Sources Sought/RFI. Please provide any additional information you would like the Government to consider in writing, in accordance with the notice instructions. Question 3: Under what contract number is the work currently performed? Answer to Q3: The work is currently being performed under Contract 80MSFC24CA012. _______________________________________________________________________ NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources capable of providing engineering team support for Space Communications and Networking (SCaN) specifically focusing on mission?critical Ka?band communications services that ensure continuity of service for users of NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRS). The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking capability statements from all interested parties, including all socioeconomic categories of Small Businesses (SB) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI) for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals in support of TDRS. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate capabilities as a prime, subcontractor and/or teaming partner. The Government reserves the right to consider a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Bu …