Project Information

Bid Title

Northstar Network. Communication services consist of digital voice, video, and data provided to suitably equipped aircraft users with coverage throughout the Continental United States.

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Nebraska

Published Date

Feb 24, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 13, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

822673966

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Northstar Network. Communication services consist of digital voice, video, and data provided to suitably equipped aircraft users with coverage throughout the Continental United States.

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Notice ID

822673966

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)

Office

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Feb 24, 2026 02:03 pm CST
• Original Response Date: Mar 13, 2026 04:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Mar 28, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code:
• NAICS Code:
  • 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers
• Place of Performance:
  Offutt AFB , NE
  USA

Description

DISA is seeking information from potential sources for: The communication services consist of digital voice, video, and data provided to suitably equipped aircraft users with coverage throughout the Continental United States (CONUS). The Northstar Network’s current configuration is comprised of Ground Entry Points (GEPs) controlled by Special Government Operation Centers (SGOCs). Each GEP shall be equipped with UHF communications equipment. Each GEP shall be capable of supporting analog and digital communications to and from aircraft simultaneously. Through the Northstar Network, an aircraft may gain access to Department of Defense (DoD) Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN), Secret IP Data Service (formerly known as Secret IP Router Network (SIPRNET), Sensitive but Unclassified IP Data Service (formerly known as Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) and other voice and data networks. EACN is a network that provides digital voice, data, and video access utilizing various government and commercial transports. Please see the Performance Work Statement posted with Sources Sought.

The anticipated Period of Performance is a one-year base period with two, one-year option periods, beginning approximately July 2026.

The anticipated Place of Performance is two Special Government Operation Centers located at Offutt AFB NE and Waldorf MD that shall be geographically separated to eliminate Radio Frequency (RF) interference and ensure mission survivability.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 2300 EAST DRIVE BUILDING 3600
• SCOTT AFB , IL 62225-5406
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Kelly Smith-Marston
• kelly.j.smith-marston.civ@mail.mil
• Phone Number 6678909220

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Feb 24, 2026 02:03 pm CSTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 58Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
• FSC DAutomatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services

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[Presolicitation (Original)] Northstar Network. Communication services consist of digital voice, video, and data provided to suitably equipped aircraft users with coverage throughout the Continental United States.

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