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Defensive and Offensive Counterspace Capabilities

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Response Deadline02/23/2029, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on research and development to secure friendly space capabilities and advance defensive and offensive counterspace operations for the US Space Force Space Systems Command. The scope of work includes conducting capability gap studies, creating active and passive phenomenology for threat detection, and developing satellite servicing robotics designed for refueling, repair, and maneuvering. The project requires a TS/SCI clearance and a Facility Clearance to operate. Key deliverables include gap analysis reports and functional prototypes. The contract is associated with the Department of Defense under NAICS code 541715 and has a response deadline of February 23, 2029.

General Info

US Space Force R&D for counterspace operations, satellite robotics, and gap analysis studies.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8819-24-R-B003.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineFeb 23

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Response Deadline

02/23/2029, 12:00:00 AM UTCin over 2 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La

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Performs R&D to protect friendly space capabilities and exploit space for defensive/offensive counterspace operations for prime contractors on US Space Force Space Systems Command projects. Conducts capability gap studies, develops active and passive phenomenology for threat detection, and develops satellite servicing robotics for refueling, repair, or maneuvering. Requires TS/SCI clearance and Facility Clearance (FCL). Delivers gap analysis reports and prototypes.

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