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Satellite Transponder Lease and Spectrum Management

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The contract entails the management of a proprietary lease for the IS-21 satellite transponder in coordination with Intelsat, with a primary focus on maintaining strict adherence to FCC regulations governing C-band spectrum usage. This includes navigating the technical and operational modifications required following the C-band spectrum auction, ensuring seamless integration of updated transmission standards and interference mitigation protocols. The work is critical to preserving satellite communications integrity while fulfilling federal compliance obligations tied to spectrum reallocation and efficient bandwidth utilization. The subcontract is performed under the Department of Commerce, NOAA, with performance located in Suitland, and is categorized under NAICS code 517112, reflecting its alignment with satellite telecommunications services. All activities must be conducted to meet evolving technical requirements post-auction, which may involve reconfiguring uplink and downlink parameters, coordinating with Intelsat for operational adjustments, and ensuring documentation and reporting meet FCC and NOAA standards. The contract demands continuous regulatory vigilance and technical precision to sustain uninterrupted satellite operations amid dynamic spectrum environment changes.

General Info

Manage IS-21 satellite transponder under FCC and NOAA compliance, post-C-band auction, with Intelsat coordination in Suitland.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NoaaView Agency

NAICS

517112 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Suitland, MD, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1332KP26F0040.

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

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Manage the proprietary lease of the IS-21 satellite transponder with Intelsat, ensuring compliance with FCC C-band spectrum regulations and adapting to post-auction technical requirements.

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