The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) is gathering industry insights to inform its acquisition strategies for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) related to "LTAC" (L-band Tactical Satellite Communications) and "LAISR" (Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) services. They are not seeking generic capability statements but detailed responses that address specific questions about service capabilities, frequency operations, necessary hardware, and customer management tools. Interested vendors are encouraged to provide tailored information and qualifications under NAICS Code 517410, detailing their experience and services offered in a 5-page white paper format. Responses must be submitted by November 1, 2024. The government reaffirms that the information collected is for informational purposes only and does not obligate any contracts. Furthermore, proprietary information must be marked clearly as non-disclosable. The government aims to publish a formal solicitation following this market research effort. All inquiries must be made via email to designated officials, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality for proprietary data submitted by vendors.

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) is seeking industry input for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) targeting L-band managed services for tactical and Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) needs. This request for information (RFI) focuses on gathering well-defined responses that will inform the acquisition strategy, and companies are instructed not to submit generic capability statements. Key areas of inquiry include the geographical scope of services, frequency ranges for uplink and downlink operations, compatibility with existing government hardware, and any additional service or hardware requirements. Participants are also asked to demonstrate how their offerings facilitate monitoring and control of services and to provide specific information about their service capabilities along with vendor details such as business type and contact information. All submissions must be sent via email by October 18, 2024, with the understanding that any proprietary information must be clearly marked. Following this research phase, the government plans to issue a formal solicitation for the requirement, emphasizing the importance of providing actionable insights to shape the acquisition approach effectively.