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Space Vehicle Flat-Sat Hardware Development

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

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This subcontract for the Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory, involves the design and construction of a space vehicle flat-sat. The project requires building a functional, non-flight hardware representation of a satellite, integrating it with a cyber range, and verifying the functionality of various space vehicle subsystems. The contractor must also interface the hardware with government-provided CHSS drivers to deliver a fully functional Space Vehicle Flat-Sat. Eligible candidates must hold US Citizenship and a Secret facility clearance. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 336419, with a response deadline of October 12, 2026. Performance of the contract is associated with the AFRL Rvk agency.

General Info

DoD subcontract for AFRL space vehicle flat-sat design, construction, and cyber range integration.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl RvkView Agency

NAICS

336419 - Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment 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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Timeline

PostedAug 24

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Response DeadlineOct 12

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10/12/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

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Designs and constructs a space vehicle flat-sat for prime contractors on Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) projects. Builds a functional, non-flight hardware representation of a satellite, integrates the flat-sat with a cyber range, and verifies functionality of space vehicle subsystems. Interfaces hardware with government-provided CHSS drivers. Requires US Citizenship and Secret facility clearance. Delivers a fully functional Space Vehicle Flat-Sat.

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