Mission Voice System
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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Information Technology Procurement Office (ITPO) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a Mission Voice System. This initiative seeks next-generation, IP-based voice communication solutions to support launch processing, countdown, and mission execution for Artemis and future programs at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The primary objective is to identify robust, resilient systems that eliminate or minimize reliance on legacy TDM/T1 infrastructure. Capability statements are due by May 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NASA ITPO aims to identify solutions that provide native IP/SIP-based architecture, support RTP/SRTP, and operate without T1 circuits while interfacing with legacy TDM systems if necessary. Key requirements include:
- Performance: ≤150 ms end-to-end latency, support for 500+ users (scalable to 1,000+), conference loops, reliable Push-to-Talk (PTT), and deterministic performance.
- Inter-Center Communication: Secure IP trunking, multi-site routing, failover capabilities, and support for degraded network conditions.
- Reliability & Availability: 99.999% availability, automatic failover, redundant call control/media paths, and graceful degradation.
- Cybersecurity: Encryption (TLS, SRTP), role-based access control, alignment with NIST 800-53, and protection against spoofing/DoS attacks.
- Operations & Maintainability: Centralized monitoring, real-time diagnostics, fault isolation, and software updates without downtime.
- Scalability & Flexibility: Rapid reconfiguration of voice loops, support for simulations/testing, and automation capabilities.
- Deployment: Operation in launch control and remote environments, with on-prem, hybrid, or cloud deployment options.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: To Be Determined (TBD), with Firm Fixed Price or Hybrid anticipated.
- Place of Performance: KSC, Florida (Primary), with potential expansion to JSC, MSFC, and other NASA facilities.
- Period of Performance: Initial capability within 12–24 months.
- Proposed NAICS Codes: 334220, 517919.
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
Set-Aside
This is a market research effort to determine the appropriate level of competition. The Government reserves the right to consider various small business set-asides, including Small, 8(a), Women-owned (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran (SD-VOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (EDWOSB), or HUBZone businesses, based on responses received.
Submission Requirements & Key Focus Areas
Vendors should submit capability statements (maximum 10 pages) including architecture diagrams, a technical approach, identification of compliance and gaps, and estimated system costs. Key evaluation focus areas include the elimination of T1 dependency, robust IP architecture, mission-critical performance, interoperability, cybersecurity, and scalability. Respondents should also advise if their offering is a commercial or commercial-type product.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. No solicitation exists at this time.