What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer needs commercial low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite broadband internet service and associated user equipment to support Morale, Welfare, and Recreation activities at an undisclosed remote location. The requested scope includes Starlink satellite internet kits with standard operational accessories, service activation, and monthly internet subscriptions for a five-month term valued at $21,500.00. Capable businesses may submit capability statements electronically using the designated subject line before the notice closes. Potential offerors must submit written questions no later than November 11, 2026, ahead of an anticipated order placement around December 2026.
Scope of work
- Commercial low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet service
- Starlink satellite internet kits
- Standard accessories required for operation
- Activation
- Monthly internet service subscriptions for 5 months
- Reliable broadband connectivity for patron Wi-Fi access, events, POS connectivity, administrative functions, and continuity of operations
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to provide a commercial service meeting all minimum requirements described in the attached D&F
Documents to include with your response
- Capability statements demonstrating ability to meet stated minimum requirements
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic
- Instructions
- Submit capability statements electronically no later than the close of this notice with subject line: Sources Sought Response Commercial Satellite Broadband Internet Service for MWR [Company Name]
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Satellite Telecommunications). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Defense, NAICS 517410
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| LITE COMS LLCM6785423F2061 · MARINE CORPS WIDEBAND SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS LIGHT AND HEAVY AND ANCILLARY EQUIP | $7.9M | Sep 10, 2028 |
| ONEWEB TECHNOLOGIES INC.FA254126FB061 · PLEO WARRIOR PLAN SUPPORT: PROCURE A GLOBAL POOLED ONEWEB SERVICE PLAN SUPPORTING FIXED, L | $6.1M | Jun 28, 2028 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.W519TC24F0434 · DELIVERY ORDER FOR 1 TERMINAL | $116.0M | May 1, 2028 |
| GLOBAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, INC.H9241526FE055 · 2026-061 AFRICOM AISR RENEWAL | $4.8M | Dec 31, 2027 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.FA254126FB066 · PROLIFERATED LOW EARTH ORBIT BEST EFFORT 05 PROGRAM | $68.4M | Oct 30, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Defense, NAICS 517410, since Oct 1, 2024
2,821 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.$807.8M
- 2. GLOBAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, INC.$302.2M
- 3. INMARSAT GOVERNMENT, INC.$253.9M
- 4. IRIDIUM GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC$207.3M
- 5. VIASAT INC$121.3M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.