Project NEXUS, Ka-Band Backward-Compatible Relay (TDRS-Compatible)
Type: Forecast • Source ID: 10139
Overview
Description
NASA faces a credible risk of losing critical space-to-ground communications for key on-orbit missions beginning in 2029 2031 as the aging TDRS constellation degrades and no commercial services provide backward-compatible legacy interfaces. Project NEXUS will competitively acquire and on-orbit demonstrate a persistent, backward-compatible Ka-band relay capability that sustains legacy mission continuity while enabling transition to commercially provided services through phased demonstrations and progressive downselects.
Est. Value
Min: $250,000,000
Max: $500,000,000
Max: $500,000,000
Est. Award Date
Q4 2026
Source Est. Solicitation Date
Q4 2026
Set Aside
Full and Open Competition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Forecast Type
New Requirement
Place of Performance
Nationwide US USA
Forecast Source
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Marshall Space Flight Center is forecasted to issue a new procurement for Project NEXUS, Ka-Band Backward-Compatible Relay (TDRS-Compatible) around Q4 2026 worth up to $500,000,000.
Agency
Source Level 1 Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Source Level 2 Agency
MSFC
Contacts
Point of Contact
Thornton, Brooke Profile
Point of Contact Email
SBA Advisor
msfc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov
Small Business Offices
Potential Bidders and Partners
Similar Active Opportunities
Additional Detail
Date Published
4/1/26
Source Forecast ID
10139