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Optical Communication Terminals & Interoperability

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Response Deadline09/14/2030, 07:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense under the Special Programs Director SMC SP, focuses on the development and supply of optical communication terminals for prime contractors supporting US Space Force and NRO pLEO space data network projects. The scope involves designing terminals for heterogeneous satellite constellations, implementing standardization to ensure vendor interoperability, and creating modular payload accommodation concepts. The project utilizes Optical Inter-Satellite Link hardware and laser communication terminals that adhere to modular open payload standards to deliver interoperable terminals or prototype hardware. Based in El Segundo, California, the contract falls under NAICS code 334220 and has a response deadline of September 14, 2030.

General Info

DoD subcontract for optical communication terminals supporting US Space Force and NRO projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8819 Special Programs Director Smc Sp

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

El Segundo, CA, 90245, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8819-25-R-B006.

The full solicitation package (12 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Space-to-Space (S2S) Communication Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

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Timeline

PostedDec 9

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Response DeadlineSep 14

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Response Deadline

09/14/2030, 07:00:00 AM UTCin almost 4 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8819 Special Programs Director Smc Sp

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8819 Special Programs Director Smc Sp

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Full Description

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Develops and supplies optical communication terminals for prime contractors on US Space Force and NRO pLEO space data network projects. Designs terminals for heterogeneous satellite constellations, implements standardization for vendor interoperability, and develops modular payload accommodation concepts. Utilizes Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) hardware and laser communication terminals per modular open payload standards. Delivers interoperable optical communication terminals or prototype hardware.

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