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Secure Space Vehicle Flat-Sat Design and Construction

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Response Deadline10/12/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Secure Space Vehicle Flat-Sat Design and Construction subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under the AFRL RVK agency, focuses on the development of a functional engineering model for ground testing. The project requires the design and build of a flat-sat that integrates mechanical, electrical, and various subsystem components, specifically ensuring compatibility and integration with a cyber range. This opportunity was posted on August 24, 2026, with a response deadline of October 12, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 334511 and is designated for performance in the 87117 zip code area.

General Info

DoD subcontract for designing and building a cyber-integrated vehicle flat-sat engineering model.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl RvkView Agency

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

0, NM, 87117, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA945326XA001.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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STAR-FISH CALL 017 - Secure By Design

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PostedAug 24

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Response DeadlineOct 12

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10/12/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

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Design and build a functional engineering model (flat-sat) of a space vehicle for ground testing, including mechanical, electrical, and subsystem integration with a cyber range.

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