A--SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR BANDWIDTH SUPPORT TO RETURN TO FLIGHT MISSIONS (STS-114, STS-121)

The Space Operations Mission Directorate has canceled the previously announced Sponsorship Opportunity for Bandwidth Support related to the Return to Flight Missions STS-114 and STS-121. This cancellation follows the recent adjustment of STS-114's launch window to July 13 through 31, 2005. Due to this change and the directive to only accept in-kind offers, a new announcement will be issued to allow potential offerors additional time to submit proposals. The new solicitation is expected to be released in May 2005. The contract originally aimed to secure sponsorship for bandwidth support for these critical missions, but the revised timing and offer conditions necessitated the postponement and reissuance of the opportunity. While specific details such as set-asides, NAICS codes, and location information are not provided, the focus remains on supporting NASA's Return to Flight efforts through in-kind contributions. The Space Operations Mission Directorate apologizes for any inconvenience this modification might cause interested parties.