STARI Dual 8U CubeSat Spacecraft Buses and Supporting Services

The University of Michigan is procuring two 8‑U CubeSat spacecraft buses and a suite of engineering, program‑management, and on‑orbit support services for the NASA‑funded STARI mission, which aims to demonstrate optical interferometry in low‑Earth orbit. The solicitation calls for design and interface engineering, pre‑launch support, initial on‑orbit commissioning, and ongoing program reviews, with optional launch brokerage, backup communications, extra engineering, and extended software support. Vendors must satisfy extensive security, export‑control, and data‑protection certifications and will be evaluated on technical capability, past performance, and cost. Preference is given to Michigan‑based and U.S.‑made solutions. • Provide two flight‑ready 8‑U CubeSat buses (hardware) plus a representative avionics flat‑sat. • Deliver pre‑construction design, post‑delivery pre‑launch engineering, on‑orbit commissioning, and program‑management services (core) with optional launch and software extensions. • Must sign the University’s Data Security Agreement “as‑is,” disclose any export‑controlled items, and meet a Net 45 payment term (or immediate virtual‑card payment).