Request for Information: Earth-Proximity Space-Relay Communication and Navigation Services
SAM.GOV Due: August 1, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

NASA is seeking information from commercial providers regarding Earth-Proximity Space-Relay Communication and Navigation Services as part of its transition from government-owned infrastructure to a commercially driven architecture. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on current and planned capabilities in space-based relay communication and navigation, particularly for missions operating below 36,000 km. The agency is looking for innovative, scalable, and cost-effective satellite communication solutions to support its evolving mission needs, especially as it phases out the aging Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system. Contractors with expertise in satellite communications, particularly those who can provide services that are backward compatible with TDRS, are encouraged to respond to this RFI, which is a precursor to a competitive procurement process expected to culminate in an RFP in 2027.
Description

Please see attachment for further RFI details. 

****************23JUL25 UPDATE**********

1. This update notice supersedes the information in the RFI attachment (titled: RFI Earth-Proximity Space-Relay Communication and Navigation Services (07102025).pdf). Effective i

Entities
NAASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NAICS
517410
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Ian C. Park [email protected] 2164333130 primary
Brianna Lindsey [email protected] secondary
Attachments
  • Request+for+Information+Earth-Proximity+Space-Relay+Communication+and+Navigation+Services.pdf
  • RFI+Earth-Proximity+Space-Relay+Communication+and+Navigation+Services+%2807102025%29.pdf