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Ka-Band Ground Station Aperture Provisioning

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Response Deadline10/14/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on the provisioning of high-gain antenna apertures for prime contractors supporting Space Development Agency GaaS projects. The scope includes the supply or lease of Ka-band apertures, RF front-ends, and tracking systems specifically designed for mil-Ka band communications. These services are deployed across strategic geographic regions, specifically targeting high-latitude zones above 70 degrees and mid-latitude zones between 35 and 45 degrees. The contractor is responsible for managing RF deconfliction and ensuring strict EMCON compliance while providing operational antenna access and detailed geographic coordinate maps. This effort falls under NAICS code 517212 and is managed by the Department of Defense for the Space Development Agency. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 14, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for Ka-band antenna apertures and tracking systems for SDA GaaS projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2401 Space Development Agency SdaView Agency

NAICS

517212 - Cellular and Other Wireless TelecommunicationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SDA-SN-26-0018.

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

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Timeline

PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineOct 14

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10/14/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 30 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda

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Supplies or leases high-gain antenna apertures for prime contractors on Space Development Agency (SDA) GaaS projects. Provisions antennas in high-latitude (>70° N/S) and mid-latitude (35°–45° N/S) zones. Utilizes Ka-band apertures, RF front-ends, and tracking systems for mil-Ka band communications. Manages RF deconfliction and EMCON compliance. Delivers operational antenna access and geographic coordinate maps.

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