Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Webster Outlying Field, Special Communications Mission Solutions Division Ku-Band Ground Station
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Navy / NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price sole-source contract to Globecomm Systems Inc. (doing business as Ultisat, Inc.) for Ku-band ground station satellite communications systems and incidental support services for the Department of Defense. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but the Government will consider responses received by June 18, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. EDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for turn-key Ku-band ground station SATCOM systems that include Ultisat's proprietary software and systems. The scope encompasses the procurement of these systems, along with installation, integration, and testing of the satellite terminal, system, network, and service. The Government specifies that only Ultisat's systems have passed necessary testing and meet the DoD's requirements for Ku-band SATCOM infrastructure, particularly due to their proprietary monitoring and control software. Ultisat is identified as the sole distributor for these required systems and support services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Intended Contractor: Globecomm Systems Inc. (Ultisat, Inc.)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - Only one responsible source
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 4:00 P.M. EDT
- Published: June 3, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole-source presolicitation. The Government will consider all responses received within fifteen (15) days of publication solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to open the requirement to competition will be based on these responses.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Information provided is subject to change and does not bind the Government to award a contract. Interested parties must submit responses via email to Truman Harris (truman.b.harris3.civ@us.navy.mil) by the stated deadline.