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Spacecraft Bus Integration and Manufacturing

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Spacecraft Bus Integration and Manufacturing supports DARPA Cattle Run projects by providing rapid development, assembly, and integration of spacecraft buses for prime contractors. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive systems engineering, structural assembly, electrical power system integration, and thermal management, utilizing specialized vacuum chambers and cleanroom facilities to deliver flight-ready spacecraft. Managed under the Department of Defense, the project requires strict adherence to security and regulatory standards, specifically U.S. Citizenship and CMMC Level 2 or NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 compliance. The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2026, with a response deadline of November 4, 2026, falling under NAICS code 336413.

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Subcontract for DARPA Cattle Run spacecraft bus integration, manufacturing, and systems engineering.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-27-03.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Cattle Run Proposers Day Announcement

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PostedOct 22

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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11/04/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Performs rapid development, assembly, and integration of spacecraft buses for prime contractors on DARPA Cattle Run projects. Executes systems engineering, structural assembly, electrical power system (EPS) integration, and thermal management using cleanroom facilities and vacuum chambers. Requires U.S. Citizenship and CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 compliance. Delivers integrated, flight-ready spacecraft.

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