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Space Payload Integration & Hosting Services

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

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The Space Payload Integration and Hosting Services subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense under the Special Programs Director SMC SP, provides specialized engineering services for the US Space Force and NRO pLEO projects. The scope of work involves hosting and integrating RF or optical communications payloads for prime contractors, which includes designing interfaces and managing launch integration for pLEO assets. These operations utilize satellite bus interfaces, integration testbeds, and cleanroom facilities to ensure compliance with space-grade hardware and launch vehicle standards. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 336414 and is based in El Segundo, California. It aims to deliver fully integrated payloads on host vehicles or provide validated integration processes. The performance period extends through September 14, 2030, following its posting on December 9, 2025.

General Info

DoD subcontract for US Space Force pLEO payload integration and hosting through 2030.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8819 Special Programs Director Smc SpView Agency

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

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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PostedDec 9

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Response DeadlineSep 14

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8819 Special Programs Director Smc Sp

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Provides engineering services to host and integrate RF or optical communications payloads for prime contractors on US Space Force and NRO pLEO projects. Designs interfaces for communication payloads and manages launch integration for pLEO assets. Utilizes satellite bus interfaces, integration testbeds, and cleanroom facilities per space-grade hardware and launch vehicle standards. Delivers integrated payloads on host vehicles or validated integration processes.

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