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**PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE** Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR): Increment 1

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The United States Space Force (USSF) is conducting a pre-solicitation sources sought notice for the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) Program, Increment 1, aiming to gather information from industry on currently deployed satellite communication antenna systems that deliver high-gain, low-latency, and reliable communication capabilities. This initial engagement serves as a groundwork to assess the maturity, technology status, and availability of such systems to guide ongoing and future USSF satellite communication programs, particularly focused on innovative satellite ground Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding (TT&C) capabilities under Topic Area 4: Disruptive Technologies. The procurement approach will leverage the Missile Defense Agency’s Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) under 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and DFARS 212.70 for commercial solutions openings, allowing for multiple calls and awards. The contracting strategy prioritizes fixed-price arrangements using Other Transactions Authority (OTA) Agreements or FAR Part 12 procurement contracts where practical, explicitly avoiding cost-reimbursable contracts. This announcement includes Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires respondents to submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before gaining access to solicitation materials via the DoD SAFE platform. Respondents must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract awards. Response submissions are due by July 26, 2026, and must be directed to designated points of contact at the Space Rapid Capabilities Office in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The specific NAICS code for this requirement is 541715, with a Product Service Code of 5985 targeting antennas, waveguides, and related equipment. Since this is a market research and acquisition planning action, no contract will be awarded directly from this notice. Offerors are reminded that proprietary or business-sensitive data submitted are their responsibility to safeguard, and the government reserves the right to modify, delay, or cancel the acquisition at any point. The overall place of performance is identified as Road Forks, New Mexico.

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US Space Force seeks industry info on high-gain satellite antennas, fixed-price contracts, NDA required.

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Department Of Defense → FA2548 Spc Rpd Cpblts Offc Spc Rco

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

ROAD FORKS, NM, 87117, USA

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NONE

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USSF Controlled Unclassified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2548 Spc Rpd Cpblts Offc Spc Rco
Contacts2 people available
OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-2413, USA
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Department Of Defense → FA2548 Spc Rpd Cpblts Offc Spc Rco
Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-2413, USA
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Lee Mutschler
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000
Erica Talley
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***PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE***


Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) multiple Calls anticipated. For planning purposes, the first Call is intended under Solicitation number HQ0860-26-S-C008. 


The SCAR Program Management Office (PMO) will solicit this procurement utilizing the existing Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The PMO will utilize 10 U.S.C. §3458 – Authority to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures / DFARS 212.70 – Defense Commercial Solutions Opening. The PMO may make multiple awards under a single Call or multiple Calls may be utilized. If multiple Calls are utilized, each call will have a distinct solicitation number. 


The PMO anticipates posting the first solicitation on or about 45 days from the date of this notice through the MDA Opportunity Marketplace NOBLE MAA page at https://www.mda.mil/business/noble.html which will include further detail, instructions for accessing supplemental documents, and identify a submission due date/time and process.  


NOBLE consolidates several solicitation authorities under a single overarching announcement (identified in the NOBLE Announcement HQ0860-25-S-0001 in Section IV Authorities). The PMO intends to utilize Topic Area 4. Disruptive Technologies to solicit novel concepts in the areas of satellite ground Telemetry, Tracking and Commanding (TT&C) capabilities. 


The PMO will maximize the use of commercially available technologies under Fixed-price (FP) arrangement using Other Transactions Authority (OTA) Agreements wherever practicable with FAR Part 12 Procurement Contracts when determined in the best interest of the Government.  Cost Reimbursable Agreements or Procurement Contracts will not be used.  


The contemplated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541715 and Product Service Code (PSC) is 5985 Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. 


OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED with System for Award Management (SAM), in order to receive a Government Contract award. To register, the SAM Internet address is: https://sam.gov/content/home. The PMO will utilize the DoD SAFE website https://safe.apps.mil/ for the submission of offers.  


The solicitation will include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), necessitating a bidder's library, and will not be posted publicly. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will include specific instruction for obtaining documents from the Bidder’s Library.  


**NOTE** Please send any inquiries regarding SCAR PMO postings to both POCs listed below: 


PCO: Lee Mutschler, CORE, SIC 


Unclassified e-mail: lee.mutschler@spaceforce.mil 


Unclassified Phone: 505-853-0769 



CS: Erica Talley, CORE 


Unclassified e-mail: erica.talley.2.ctr@spaceforce.mil 


Unclassified Phone: 505-853-0625 


Offerors are advised that this requirement may be delayed, canceled, or revised at any time during the solicitation, or final award process. 


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(This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement, to be used to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry. This is intended to further the Government’s understanding of industry capabilities to assist with acquisition planning purposes. Additionally, this does not restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice nor for any follow-up information requests. Responses to this notice will not be returned and no further feedback will be provided. Non-response to this Sources Sought may preclude future participation in any further events or solicitation for Increment 1.


The Attachment for this posting are marked as CUI and will be part of the Bidder's Library. They must be sent to interested vendors via the DoD SAFE website (https://safe.apps.mil). Respondents will be required to submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)  before being provided a DoD SAFE drop off email and passphrase allowing access and pick-up.


Respondents submitting proprietary or business sensitive information bear sole responsibility for the information for appropriate safeguarding.


Summary of Requrement


The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking information from industry on currently deployed satellite communication antenna systems that can provide high-gain, low-latency, and reliable communication services for various applications. The purpose of this notice is to assess the current state of system technology, maturity, and availability to inform current and future USSF Programs.  The system requirements captured here describe the first of several anticipated Increments for the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) Program. USSF will execute additional industry engagements for future SCAR Increments. 


Contracting Points of Contact:


Respondents shall submit their responses in electronic format to lee.mutschler@spaceforce.mil and erica.talley.2.ctr@spaceforce.mil.  Email is preferable, however, you may utilize the DoD SAFE website (https://safe.apps.mil) to submit your response. If using DoD SAFE for submission, you must request a drop off code from the POCs identified above and below no later than three days before the response deadline. SAFE will no longer allow you to submit your response without a drop off code.


PCO: Lee Mutschler, CORE, SIC


Unclassified e-mail: lee.mutschler@spaceforce.mil


Unclassified Phone: 505-853-0769


CS: Erica Talley, CORE


Unclassified e-mail: erica.talley.2.ctr@spaceforce.mil


Unclassified Phone: 505-853-0625

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