Supply of Dual Mode Data Gateway (SL10001)

The contract is for the manufacture and supply of the SL10001 Dual Mode Data Gateway, a critical component designed to enable simultaneous satellite and LTE data transmission as part of the SkyLink 7100 Aviation Kit. This device is intended for integration into NASA’s Global Hawk UAVs, supporting high-reliability communications for high-altitude, long-endurance missions where conventional data links are insufficient. The hardware must meet stringent aerospace standards for performance, durability, and environmental resilience under extreme operational conditions. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334210, indicating it falls within the category of communications equipment manufacturing. It is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with performance required at Edwards, California, 93523. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, and responses are due by April 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM local time, indicating a tight turnaround for technical proposals and quotations. While no specific set-aside provisions are indicated, the urgency and technical specificity suggest a focused competitive process targeting qualified aerospace subcontractors with proven experience in advanced avionics and secure, multi-modal data transmission systems.