Near Space Network (NSN) Satellite Relay Services

The contract seeks providers to deliver communication services through the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system and Direct-to-Earth links to support low-Earth orbit missions, encompassing end-to-end scheduling, link management, and data relay operations. These services are critical for ensuring continuous, reliable telemetry, tracking, and command connectivity between NASA spacecraft in low-Earth orbit and ground control centers, with a focus on optimizing bandwidth, minimizing latency, and maintaining mission-critical communication integrity across dynamic orbital environments. The effort falls under the Near Space Network Satellite Relay Services initiative managed by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, with performance centered in Greenbelt. Contractors must be prepared to handle complex mission requirements involving real-time resource allocation, adaptive link configurations, and robust data handling protocols aligned with NASA’s operational standards. As a subcontract opportunity with NAICS code 517112, the solicitation is open to qualified entities capable of meeting stringent technical and logistical demands, with responses due by August 15, 2026.