Contract · Federal

Maintenance of Satellite Communication System

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY
Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 9, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
PSC code: DG01 - IT and Telecommunications (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Sep 9, 2026
Status

Closing soon

What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY
Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
Scope: Federal

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to award a commercial, firm fixed price (FFP) contract to the University of Alaska Fairbanks; 2145 N Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775.

Under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), only one responsible source is reasonably available, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The requirement is for the purchase of hosting, maintenance, and technical support necessary to maintain a satellite communication system located at the Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF) in Fairbanks, AK.

This is in support of the Mobile CubeSat Command and Control (MC3) ground station network, which is part of a comprehensive system of satellite design, testing and operations in which students participate at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS).

Currently, the MC3 network includes a total of ten antennas located at facilities across the U.S., with one being at ASF in Fairbanks, AK, so maintenance and technical support are needed for the satellite system at the Fairbanks, AK location.

For a complete description of all the required services, please review the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).The anticipated award date of this action is on or before 28 September 2026.

The applicable NAICS code is 517810: All Other Telecommunications.

This acquisition will follow the simplified procedures in FAR 12.201-1: Simplified procedures.

Current market research suggests that the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is the only contractor capable of fulfilling this requirement due to a combination of unique geographical advantages, physical control of the infrastructure site, proprietary site-access restriction...

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