Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Communications System – Equipment and Service Procurement

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested sources to support the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) with a Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Communications System. The system should include equipment and service procurement. The NSF encourages all qualified businesses, including joint ventures and small businesses in all socioeconomic categories, to respond to this Sources Sought. Some key requirements for the system include: • The ability to deliver the order to NSF HQ by August 21, 2026 • The provision of dashboards to view data usage and billing information • The management of the Starlink Portal • Meeting the required bandwidth and latency expectations Interested and qualified vendors should submit a response to this Sources Sought, which should include a capability statement and relevant references.