Analytics Space and Satellite Industry Research Service (database subscription)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) is soliciting proposals for an Analytics Space and Satellite Industry Research Service to provide critical information for decision-making. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The acquisition is Unrestricted. Offers are due April 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
EXIM requires a comprehensive research service to support its decision-making processes. Key deliverables include:
- Contract Database: Continuously updated Space Development Agency contract database (PWSA tranches, vendor selections, award values) and a Starlink/Starshield government contract database for revenue and exposure analysis.
- Space Industrial Base Coverage: Granular coverage of the U.S. space sector, including operators, manufacturers, launch providers, and defense-adjacent space programs, at program, contract, and counterparty-specific levels.
- Forward-Looking Analysis: Analysis of proliferated LEO architectures, Space Development Agency program evolution, and Starshield/allied government adoption.
- Financial Model: A bottom-up financial model disaggregating revenue streams across various segments (consumer, enterprise, aviation, maritime, mobility, direct-to-device, government/Starshield).
- Research Format: Targeted, decision-oriented research emphasizing implications, competitive positioning, and policy-relevant signals.
- Analyst Access: Direct analyst access to support government decision-making. The service should deliver data in an electronic format, such as email or web-based databases. This is a "brand name or equal" requirement, with Quilty Analytics Space and Satellite Industry Research Service provided as an example.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Commercial Items, anticipated as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A base year (03/31/2026 to 04/01/2027) with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Response Date: April 22, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: April 14, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 22, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Submission Instructions: Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the SF1449. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Mark Jefferson (mark.jefferson@exim.gov) and Naol Fufa (Naol.Fufa.ctr@exim.gov).
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best overall value (technical and price considered). Offerors must meet all technical requirements and ensure pricing is consistent with the technical submittal. Option prices will be evaluated as part of the total price. FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-3 are attached.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), with a size standard of 8(A).
- All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Additional Notes
Invoices are to be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm. The requirement is described as a "brand name or equal" requirement, not restricted to a single entity, with Quilty Analytics Space and Satellite Industry Research Service provided as an example.