Network Extension for User Continuity Tender in USA - 141887836

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Country: USA

Summary: Network Extension for User Continuity and Sustainability Nexus Kaband Backwardcompatible Relay Broad Agency Announcement Baa Nextstep3 Appendix E Draft Solicitation

Deadline: 07 Jul 2026

Posting Date: 23 May 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 141887836

Document Ref. No.: SCAN-MSFC-0001

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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UPDATE 5: Update summary level description, and two draft attachment updates incorporated as follows: A_NEXUS TDRS-BC Statement of Objectives (SOO)_20260522 (Draft), and B_Service Requirements Document_CUI_ITAR_20260522 (Draft)
NASA intends to release a BAA under Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP-3), Appendix E, for Project NEXUS, Ka-band Backward- Compatible Relay. As the aging Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) declines, NASA-s objective is to acquire an end-to-end Ka-band relay service (end-to-end must include: space, ground, launch, integration, and operations elements) that is backward compatible with legacy TDRSS users for a minimum of fifteen years. This capability is needed to support select on-orbit missions that cannot feasibly modify flight hardware or transition to non-compatible commercial services. To reduce growing continuity risk in the 2029- 2031 timeframe, industry is asked to develop and demonstrate this end-to-end capability. The BAA will be a phased competitive Research and Development (R&D) acquisition. NASA anticipates multiple initial Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) awards. NASA does not anticipate being the sole commercial customer and anticipates proposed solutions to be supported by a broader commercial business case beyond NASA. NAICS: Phases 1-3: 541715.
NASA seeks to accelerate maturation of commercially viable capabilities through competitive research demonstrations to support transition to future operational services, . All proposed satellite orbit solutions are acceptable notwithstanding that the proposed solutions will be expected to include all elements necessary for industry to develop, deliver and sustain the end-to-end relay service capability, including, but not limited to: Space segment, associated launch services, as applicable, ground and network infrastructure, and service operations and maintenance. Accordingly, NASA may use knowledge gained through this BAA, including demonstration r...
Notice ID: scan-msfc-0001

Department/Ind. Agency: national aeronautics and space administration

Sub-tier: national aeronautics and space administration

Office: nasa marshall space flight center

Product Service Code: ar12 - space r&d services; space flight, research and supporting activities; applied research

NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Inactive Dates: sep 30, 2026

Inactive Policy: manual

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