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Mission Voice System
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NASA's Information Technology Procurement Office is seeking information from industry regarding the development of next-generation mission voice communication systems to enhance launch processing, countdown, and mission execution activities for Artemis and future programs. The focus is on replacing legacy TDM/T1-based systems with robust, resilient, and IP-based architectures that provide seamless, high-availability communication across NASA centers. The system must feature native IP/SIP support, secure inter-center communication, geographic redundancy, and the ability to operate under degraded network conditions. Key performance criteria include low latency (≤150 ms), scalability to support over 1,000 users, reliable push-to-talk capabilities, and conference communication features. Cybersecurity requirements mandate encryption, role-based access control, and alignment with NIST 800-53 standards to protect against spoofing and denial-of-service attacks. Submissions are requested from all interested parties, including small businesses and minority-serving institutions, to help NASA determine appropriate competition levels and set-aside possibilities. Proposals should include architecture diagrams, technical approaches, and compliance assessments within a 10-page limit. The place of performance is primarily Kennedy Space Center, Florida, with potential expansion to other NASA facilities. The initial deployment is anticipated within 12 to 24 months, and contract type is expected to be firm fixed price or hybrid. Cost estimates covering procurement, licensing, integration, and sustainment must be provided. Responses are due electronically by May 19, 2026, and will not result in award notifications, as this solicitation is for information and planning purposes only.
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Orlando, FL, 32899, USASet-Aside
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Information Technology Procurement Office (ITPO) is hereby soliciting information from industry on next-generation mission voice communication systems to support launch processing, countdown, and mission execution for Artemis and future programs.
NASA ITPO is seeking capability statements for Kennedy Space Center (KSC) from all interested parties, including all socioeconomic categories of Small Businesses and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI) for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals for Mission Voice System. The Government reserves the right to consider a Small, 8(a), Women-owned (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran (SD-VOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (EDWOSB) or HUBZone business set-aside based on responses received.
Current voice architectures rely heavily on legacy TDM/T1-based infrastructure, which introduces limitations in flexibility, scalability, and long-term sustainment.
Objective: Identify robust, resilient, IP-based voice communication solutions that eliminate or minimize T1 dependency, support mission-critical operations, enable seamless inter-center communication, and provide high availability and scalability.
Scope of Requirements
Architecture Requirements
- Native IP/SIP-based architecture
- Support RTP / SRTP and SIP signaling
- Operate without T1 circuits (preferred)
- Interface with legacy TDM systems if required
- No single point of failure
- Geographic redundancy
Performance Requirements
- ≤150 ms end-to-end latency
- Support 500+ users scalable to 1,000+
- Conference loops / party-line communications
- Reliable Push-to-Talk (PTT)
- Deterministic performance under load
Inter-Center Communication
- Secure IP trunking between NASA centers
- Multi-site routing and failover capability
- Support degraded network conditions
Reliability & Availability
- 99.999% availability
- Automatic failover at all levels
- Redundant call control and media paths
- Graceful degradation
Cybersecurity Requirements
- Encryption (TLS, SRTP)
- Role-based access control
- Alignment with NIST 800-53
- Protection against spoofing and DoS attacks
Operations & Maintainability
- Centralized monitoring
- Real-time diagnostics
- Fault isolation capability
- Software updates without downtime
Scalability & Flexibility
- Rapid reconfiguration of voice loops
- Support for simulations and testing
- Automation capabilities
Environmental & Deployment Considerations
- Operation in launch control and remote environments
- On-prem, hybrid, or cloud deployment options
- Environmental tolerances
Delivery & Schedule
- Deployment timelines
- Production capacity
- Hardware/software lead times
Cost Information
- Procurement cost
- Licensing
- Integration
- Operations & sustainment
Place of Performance
KSC, Florida (Primary)
Potential expansion to JSC, MSFC, and other NASA facilities
Period of Performance
Initial capability within 12–24 months
Anticipated Contract Type
TBD (Firm Fixed Price or Hybrid anticipated)
NAICS Code (Proposed)
334220, 517919
Vendor Response Instructions
- Maximum 10 pages
- Include architecture diagrams
- Provide technical approach
- Identify compliance and gaps
Key Evaluation Focus Areas
- Elimination of T1 dependency
- Robust IP architecture
- Mission-critical performance
- Interoperability
- Cybersecurity
- Scalability
Cost
The vendor must indicate the estimated cost of the system.
No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov. Interested firms are responsible for monitoring this website for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.
Please advise if the requirement is considered a commercial or commercial-type product. A commercial product and commercial service is defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions.
All responses shall be submitted electronically via email to via email to Kimberly Sandoz at kimberly.r.sandoz@nasa.gov and Sara Stuart at sara.stuart@nasa.gov no later than 5/19/2026 at 11: 59 PM CST Please reference 80TECH26RFI0018 in any response. Interested firms having the required capabilities necessary to meet the requirements described herein should submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort.
This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.