NextSTEP-3 APPENDIX E: Network Extension for User Continuity and Sustainability (NEXUS) Backward-Compatible Ka-Band Relay Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Forecast Overview

NAICS
541715
Estimated value
$250M - $500M
Set-aside
No set aside used

The Network Extension for User Continuity and Sustainability (NEXUS) Project will provide end to end Ka-band backwards-compatible high data rate services to ensure continuity as the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation degrades. This acquisition will award multiple contracts for capability development and demonstration.

Source

Source
NASA Acquisition Forecast
Source file
data-enriched.xlsx
Official source
Agency forecast source
Last verified
2026-08-31

Agency-published contact: brooke.thornton@nasa.gov

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