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The Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation Office is seeking white papers for research on defense experimentation using the commercial space internet. This will be a two-step solicitation, with contract awards anticipated to be cost-reimbursement or firm-fixed-price.

Scope

Research and experimentation on defense applications of commercial space internet.
Develop and experiment with seamless data sharing among Air Force assets.

Areas of interest (3)

A. Background
B. Objective
C. Tasks and Technical Requirements

BAA — white paper first (FAR 35.016)Open to allControlled docs — DD2345 / JCP certification requiredSubmission: email

CompetitionLikely competitive

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ARA Atch 1_Standard Form 424 Research and Related SeniorKey Person Profile.pdf145 KB · 1 page
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ARA Atch 2_Security Program Questionnaire.pdf88 KB · 1 page
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FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Open2Step-Initial.pdf160 KB · 23 pages
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ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 05 06MAR24.pdf367 KB · 23 pages
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  ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 04 26FEB24.pdf368 KB · 23 pages
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  ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 04 29 Feb 2024.pdf370 KB · 27 pages
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  ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 03 16OCT2023.pdf335 KB · 23 pages
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  ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 03 14 Aug 2023.pdf330 KB · 26 pages
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  ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet- Amend 02 28 Nov 2022.pdf320 KB · 19 pages
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  ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 02 28NOV2022.pdf317 KB · 24 pages
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  CALL 003 - Mult-band multi-orbit communications - Amend 01 16OCT2023.pdf185 KB · 10 pages
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  ARA_with_Calls_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet- Amend 01 14JAN2022.pdf649 KB · 18 pages
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  ARA_Open_Two-Step_Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet - Amend 01 14JAN2022.pdf698 KB · 23 pages
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FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Call001.pdf31 KB · 7 pages
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FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Call001-Amd2.pdf66 KB · 2 pages
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  FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Call001-Amd1.pdf47 KB · 1 page
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FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Call002.pdf107 KB · 10 pages
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FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Call002-Amd1.pdf111 KB · 14 pages
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FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Call 002-Amd2.pdf130 KB · 15 pages
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CALL 003 - Mult-Band Multi-Orbit Communications 14JAN2022.pdf221 KB · 11 pages
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CALL 004 - Multi-Band Directional SATCOM Antennas 9JAN2024.pdf183 KB · 10 pages
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FA8650-17-S-9300-ARA-Initial.pdf121 KB · 18 pages
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FA8650-17-S-9300.pdf84 KB · 1 page
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FA8650-17-S-9300-Amd1.pdf64 KB · 1 page
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Details

Place of performance: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Presolicitation
Solicitation no.: FA8650-17-S-9300
NAICS: NAICS 541712
Period of performance: Per award from notice
Contract type: BAA (multiple awards) from notice
Evaluation: White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
Estimated value: $250M from attachment p.2
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: 15, last Mar 6, 2024
Contact: Michael J. Wafzig · Contracting Officer
Office: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL
Email: michael.wafzig@us.af.mil
Phone: 937-713-9979

Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation.

Key dates

Thu, Aug 3, 2017Posted

Not statedQuestions due

Not statedResponses due

Amendment 1: Wed, Oct 25, 2017
Amendment 2: Thu, Nov 9, 2017
Amendment 3: Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Amendment 4: Wed, Dec 6, 2017
Amendment 5: Mon, Dec 17, 2018
Amendment 6: Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Amendment 7: Thu, May 28, 2020
Amendment 8: Mon, Jan 31, 2022
Amendment 9: Wed, Nov 30, 2022
Amendment 10: Wed, Sep 20, 2023
Amendment 11: Tue, Oct 17, 2023
Amendment 12: Tue, Jan 9, 2024
Amendment 13: Mon, Feb 26, 2024
Amendment 14: Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Amendment 15: Wed, Mar 6, 2024

Change log

verified Thu, Oct 8 · 12:38 AM ET

Posted · PresolicitationThu, Aug 3, 2017 · 5:16 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Oct 25, 2017 · 4:26 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Nov 9, 2017 · 8:54 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Nov 21, 2017 · 6:54 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Dec 6, 2017 · 8:21 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Dec 17, 2018 · 5:52 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Apr 12, 2019 · 4:46 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, May 28, 2020 · 11:41 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Jan 31, 2022 · 6:43 AM ET
Deadline moved · Fri, Dec 15, 2023 · 4:00 PM ETMon, Jan 31, 2022 · 6:43 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Nov 30, 2022 · 4:11 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Sep 20, 2023 · 9:03 AM ET
Deadline moved · Fri, Dec 15, 2023 · 4:00 PM ET → Wed, Dec 15, 2027 · 5:00 PM ETWed, Sep 20, 2023 · 9:03 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Oct 17, 2023 · 6:38 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Jan 9, 2024 · 12:20 PM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Feb 26, 2024 · 10:11 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Feb 29, 2024 · 7:46 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Mar 6, 2024 · 6:52 AM ET
Updated · The Air Force SDPE intends to host an Industry Day for a new initiative.Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 12:35 AM ET
Deadline moved · Thu, Sep 1, 2022 · 5:00 PM ET → Wed, Dec 15, 2027 · 5:00 PM ETThu, Oct 8, 2026 · 12:33 AM ET
Updated · description text changedThu, Oct 8, 2026 · 12:38 AM ET

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Notice as published

Defense Experimentation Using the Commercial Space Internet

The Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation Office (SDPE) intends to host an Industry Day regarding Defense Experimentation Using the Commercial Space Internet.

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