NASA Research Announcement: V-Band

NASA’s Glenn Research Center is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice to gather capability statements from firms that can demonstrate a V‑band cross‑link mesh network in space, with at least three satellite nodes and dynamic routing. The effort seeks to evaluate technical performance, data throughput, latency, link availability, cybersecurity, and scalability, and to obtain input on small‑business subcontracting goals, barriers, and strategies to increase participation. Responses are to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline. • Demonstrate dynamic routing and multi‑path data transfer across a mesh of three or more satellites operating in V‑band. • Provide performance metrics (throughput, latency, link availability, acquisition/tracking) and identify constraints. • Supply market‑research input on SB subcontracting goals, barriers, and methods to improve SB participation, including potential teaming or mentor‑protégé approaches.