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The Department of Defense is seeking state-of-the-art technology advancements in proliferated low Earth orbit for Space-to-Space Communications. This Broad Agency Announcement will result in multiple awards for technology project contracts, evaluated based on contribution to focus areas, technical approach, and cost.

Scope

Space-to-space communications technology advancements in proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO).
Space Networking technology advancements in proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO).

Areas of interest (1)

2.1 Focus Area 1: Space-to-space Communications

BAA — white paper first (FAR 35.016)Open to allDays to respond: 1437

CompetitionLikely competitive

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Current BAA · S2S Comm BAA Call 1.1_Final_12 Sep 25.pdfView
White-paper template · Attachment A_OCI Statement Template.docxView

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Attachment C_CSOW Instructions and Template.docx20 KB
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Attachment B_Cost and Price Proposal Workbook Template Example.xlsx45 KB
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Attachment A_OCI Statement Template.docx22 KB
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Space-to-Space Comm BAA Posting_Amd 1 Updated Contracting POC.pdf449 KB · 27 pages
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S2S Comm BAA Call 1.2 Final_19 Nov 2025.pdf161 KB · 3 pages
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S2S Comm BAA Call 1.1_Final_12 Sep 25.pdf138 KB · 3 pages
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Details

Place of performance: El Segundo, California
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Solicitation
Solicitation no.: FA8819-25-R-B006
NAICS: NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)): 123 open RFPs
PSC: PSC AC13: 18 open RFPs
Period of performance: Per award from notice
BAA open until: Sep 14, 2030 from notice
Contract type: BAA (multiple awards) from notice
Evaluation: White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: 10, last Oct 6
Contact: Robert Chernoff
Office: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA8819 SDA AND COMBAT POWER SZK-LA
Email: robert.chernoff@spaceforce.mil
Phone: 310-653-9482

Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Mon, Sep 15, 2025Posted

Not statedQuestions due

Sat, Sep 14, 2030 · 12:00 AM PTResponses due · 1437 days left

Amendment 1: Mon, Sep 15, 2025
Amendment 2: Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Amendment 3: Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Amendment 4: Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Amendment 5: Thu, Oct 2, 2025
Amendment 6: Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Amendment 7: Mon, Nov 24, 2025
Amendment 8: Tue, Dec 9, 2025
Amendment 9: Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · description text changed
Amendment 10: Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · The government procurement notice has been updated to include additional information about the Space Combat Power (SCP) program and its focus on developing and delivering combat power capabilities in,

Change log

verified Tue, Oct 6 · 9:30 PM PT

Posted · SolicitationMon, Sep 15, 2025 · 10:41 AM PT
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Sep 15, 2025 · 10:47 AM PT
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Sep 16, 2025 · 4:05 AM PT
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Sep 16, 2025 · 10:12 AM PT
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Sep 16, 2025 · 10:30 AM PT
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Oct 2, 2025 · 6:34 AM PT
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Nov 19, 2025 · 10:20 AM PT
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Nov 24, 2025 · 7:37 AM PT
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Dec 9, 2025 · 4:36 AM PT
Amendment · description text changedTue, Oct 6, 2026 · 9:34 PM PT
Amendment · The government procurement notice has been updated to include additional information about the Space Combat Power (SCP) program and its focus on developing and delivering combat power capabilities in,Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 9:34 PM PT

Change log starts Oct 5, 2026 (tracking began); earlier amendments at SAM.gov are being pulled in.

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Notice as published

Space-to-Space (S2S) Communication Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

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

overarching areas: Space-to-space communications and Space Networking

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