Space-to-Space (S2S) Communication Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
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This solicitation, designated FA8819-25-R-B006 and issued by the Department of Defense's Space Systems Command (SSC) under the Space Combat Power (SCP) Program Executive Office, seeks advanced technology proposals for Space-to-Space Communication and Space Networking capabilities. The focus is on addressing proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO) challenges, aiming to improve resilient, dominant space combat power to ensure space superiority amid increasing threats and congestion. The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), effective from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2030, supports competitive awards for technology projects, including the development and demonstration of the Link-182 space-to-space communications system (Call 1.1) and the formation of an Industry Consortium for Space-to-Space Communications mesh network concepts (Call 1.2). The BAA requires submission of white papers and full proposals, with strict security protocols for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS cybersecurity standards. Offerors must hold appropriate facility clearances, with key personnel cleared up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)/Special Access Required (SAR), and comply with Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) disclosure requirements through specified attachment submissions. The evaluation process prioritizes contribution to focus areas and objectives, technical approach, and cost reasonableness, with a trade-off award methodology emphasizing overall value rather than lowest price. Proposals are submitted in three parts: administrative, cost/price, and technical volumes, each with specified page limits and strict formatting standards. Work will be performed primarily at El Segundo, California, under cost-type and firm-fixed-price contract vehicles. The Government maintains responsibility for inspection, acceptance, and final award decisions, with interactive discussions anticipated during contract execution to refine technical and cost aspects. Contracting Officer contacts and security points of contact are clearly designated to support communication and submission compliance.
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El Segundo, CA, 90245, USASet-Aside
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***ATTENTION***(9 Dec 25) Attachments A, B, & C updated due to access issues. Content has not changed.
***ATTENTION***(24 Nov 25) A new contracting POC has been added via Amendment 1 of this BAA.
***ATTENTION***(19 Nov 25) Call 1.2 is posted as an attachment to this annoucment.
***ATTENTION*** (02 Oct 25) Contractors who will be submitting Call 1.1 white papers marked as CUI shall do so via DOD SAFE. Contractors shall send an email to the security POC (listed below) asking them to initiate the DOD SAFE "Request a Drop-Off" action with the subject line “S2S Comm BAA Call 1.1 DOD SAFE Drop-Off Request – (company name)”.
Security POC:
Mr. Steven Mafla
SSC/SZW
Email: steven.mafla.ctr@spaceforce.mil
***ATTENTION*** (16 Sep 25) We are aware of the Microsoft Document issue and are working with the helpdesk to address it. We've uploaded PDF versions of Attachment A and C. Attachment B is an Excel file with multiple tabs and the PDF conversion didn't work. We'll update this announcement as we know more, thank you.
Mission
Space Combat Power (SCP) is the Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Executive Office (PEO) focused on developing and delivering combat power capabilities in and through space while also providing National security deterrence capabilities countering those identified threats to prevail in a space conflict. This includes acquiring, developing, and fielding resilient space capabilities to protect national interests, enable critical infrastructures, and support the warfighter. Space Combat Power was established to stay ahead of emerging threats by partnering with the defense and commercial industry, academia and allied partners to deliver cutting edge technology in support of full and continuous characterization of space, when necessary, prevailing in a multi-domain conflict extending to space. Dedicated acquisition personnel lead the way to enable and deliver next-generation space enterprise solutions through rapid, innovative, and affordable technology leveraging the full spectrum of partnerships.
Perpetual and prolific space characterization is a foundational requirement for continued, sustainable use of space. The need is even more urgent in today’s contested and congested space domain where satellites are proliferating, adversaries are demonstrating aggressive behaviors, and additional threats are emerging. These new threats necessitate dominant and resilient combat power that can gain and maintain space superiority. To that end, SSC/SCP is seeking state-of-the-art technology advancements in proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO) for Space-to-Space Communications by soliciting technology project contracts through this BAA.
Purpose
To address near-term pLEO technology challenges, the Government, through this solicitation, is seeking advancement in the following two (2) overarching areas:
- Space-to-space communications and
- Space Networking
FY26 BAA Calls:
Call 1.1: Link-182 Space-to-Space Comms System Development and Demonstration, two-phase, white papers due 6 Oct 2025
Call 1.2 USSF Proliferated Low Earth (pLEO) Mesh Concepts
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