NOTM-Airborne Multi-Band Multi-Orbit SATCOM terminals

Summary (Newest Update)

Background Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting market research to identify current small form factor satellite terminals that possess Multi-Band (Ku, Ka (Mil and Commercial), and X-band) and Multi-Orbit (Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)) capabilities. The goal is to support Networking On-The-Move - Airborne (NOTM-A) operations, facilitating beyond line-of-sight high bandwidth data and voice communications for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Work Details The focus of this market research is on satellite terminals that are suitably ruggedized for airborne operations. The terminals should be capable of providing high bandwidth data and voice communications across multiple frequency bands and orbits, specifically designed to enhance operational capabilities for the MAGTF. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Bidder Requirements No specific bidder requirements are mentioned as this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract with ViaSat under award M6785423D2031 (MRT-LW-SW-MT WITH SECURITY SHIELD), valued at $9,879,908 (03/31/23–03/30/28). The prior work provided software maintenance and technical support for Linkway and Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) software/hardware and associated terminal platforms, including the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and Master Reference Terminal (MRT) used within Marine Corps satellite communications families. Because the current market research targets small form factor, ruggedized airborne SATCOM terminals supporting multi-band and multi-orbit connectivity for NOTM-A, the earlier modem/terminal support scope appears to be a continuation of the same terminal ecosystem and waveform/platform support needs.