University of Michigan - STARI Dual 8U CubeSat Spacecraft Buses and Supporting Services - RFP-0012416-RES-2026
University of Michigan Board of Regents, Ann Arbor, MI·State
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- Reported Agency
- University of Michigan
- Primary Contact
- Bennett Gillam · (734) 763-0265
- Scope Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Submission Address
- [email protected]
SUMMARY
The University of Michigan seeks proposals from qualified suppliers to provide two 8U CubeSat spacecraft buses and supporting services supporting STARI (STarlight Acquisition and Reflection Toward Interferometry), a NASA-funded mission demonstrating optical interferometry technologies in low Earth orbit. The scope of work includes laboratory, scientific equipment and supplies, base hardware such as Representative Avionics Flat-Sat and Flight Spacecraft Bus #1, base services including pre-construction design, engineering support, and optional items like launch brokerage and extended flight software support. Responses are due by September 25, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT. The solicitation includes cybersecurity questionnaires, data security requirements, and supplier proposal submissions.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Representative Avionics Flat-Sat, Flight Spacecraft Bus #1, Section C — Flight Spacecraft Bus #2, Pre-Construction Design & Interface Engineering, Post-Delivery Pre-Launch Engineering Support, Initial On-Orbit Commissioning Support, Program Management and Reviews, Launch Brokerage and Management, Commercial Backup Communications, Additional Engineering Support (Beyond Base), Extended Flight Software Support and Customization
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Data Security Questionnaire, Supplier Proposal, Cost Proposal Attachment, Cost Proposal Narrative, IOR template
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Bennett Gillam.
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The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Representative Avionics Flat-Sat, Flight Spacecraft Bus #1, Section C — Flight Spacecraft Bus #2, Pre-Construction Design & Interface Engineering, Post-Delivery Pre-Launch Engineering Support, Initial On-Orbit Commissioning Support, Program Management and Reviews, Launch Brokerage and Management, Co. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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