NOTM-Airborne Multi-Band Multi-Orbit SATCOM terminals
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 Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Airborne Multi-Band Multi-Orbit SATCOM terminals. This effort seeks Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) small form factor satellite terminals capable of Multi-Band (Ku, Ka, X-band) and Multi-Orbit (LEO, MEO, GEO) operations, ruggedized for Networking On-The-Move - Airborne (NOTM-A) to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Responses are due August 1, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI aims to identify current industry capabilities, performance, availability, costs, sustainment, and competition for advanced SATCOM terminals. The terminals must enable beyond line-of-sight high bandwidth data and voice communications for airborne platforms, with a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of nine by the end of federal fiscal year 2027.
Key Information Requested
Respondents should provide detailed information on proposed SATCOM terminals, covering:
- Certifications: TRANSEC status, U.S. Space Force Delta 8, FCC licensing, commercial satellite service provider certifications, and spectrum certification.
- Performance: Look angles, power, instantaneous bandwidth, multi-band (Military Ka, Ku, Commercial Ka, Military X) and multi-orbit (LEO, MEO, GEO) operations, modem capabilities, and resiliency in contested environments.
- Operational Suitability: Ability to maintain satellite connection airborne, compliance with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-810H, power consumption, and signal profiles for electromagnetic radiation hazards.
- Cybersecurity & Administration: Operator interface, user profiles, vulnerability scans, and country of origin for Trade Agreement Act compliance.
- Lifecycle Costs: Production capability, lead time, procurement and support costs, service plans, warranty, and end-of-life/end-of-sale information.
Submission Details
Interested parties must submit capability statements, limited to thirty (30) pages (plus commercial marketing information or web links). A minimum of two systems via bailment for limited government assessment is requested.
- Response Due: August 1, 2026, by 1400 ET.
- Submission Method: Email to Joseph Newton (joseph.s.newton@usmc.mil) and Bryan Keys (bryan.keys@usmc.mil).
- Subject Line: Must include RFI number M67854-26-I-0162.
Important Notes
This RFI is solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation currently exists, and the Government is not obligated to procure these items or issue a solicitation based on responses. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Responses cannot be accepted as offers.