NOTM-Airborne Multi-Band Multi-Orbit SATCOM terminals

The Marine Corps Systems Command is conducting market research under solicitation number M67854-26-I-0162 to identify commercially available small form factor satellite terminals capable of supporting Networking On-The-Move - Airborne (NOTM-A) operations for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The terminals must be ruggedized for installation on KC-130J and MV-22 aircraft and provide beyond line-of-sight high-bandwidth data and voice communications using multi-band (Ku, Ka including military and commercial, and X-band) and multi-orbit (LEO, MEO, and GEO) satellite connectivity. The solution must comply with OpenAMIP and OpenBMIP interface standards, support L-band modem connectivity, and demonstrate resilience in contested environments through waveform resiliency, anti-jam capabilities, and Low Probability of Intercept/Low Probability of Detection (LPI/LPD) features. Environmental compliance with MIL-STD-810H is required, covering extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, humidity, salt/fog, dust, altitude, and precipitation. Cybersecurity requirements include validation against NIST cryptographic standards, adherence to DODI 8523.01 and DODI 8500.01 Change 1, and a clear migration path to Post-Quantum Cryptography per National Security Memorandum 10. Signal profiles must also be provided to assess potential electromagnetic radiation hazards to ordnance, personnel, and fuel (HERO, HERP, HERF). Respondents must submit a capability statement of no more than thirty pages, including details on technical performance, certification status, and a roadmap for any pending qualifications. Key certifications to be addressed include U.S. Space Force Delta 8 compliance by frequency band, FCC licensing and landing rights for commercial terminals, authorization by commercial satellite service providers, and current stage of the Department of War spectrum certification process (Stages 1–4). Flight clearance from Naval Air Systems Command for KC-130J and MV-22 platforms is mandatory. Respondents are required to declare their business size under NAICS code 517410 and provide their CAGE code. In addition, vendors must describe their package, handling, shipping, and transport approach, identify all associated procurement and support costs—including hardware, cabling, and software maintenance—and express willingness to provide two systems via bailment for limited government assessment. Responses must be emailed to Joseph Newton and Bryan Keys by 1