Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point (GEP) Development and Integration
ID: SDA-SN-26-0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDACHANTILLY, VA, 20151-2222, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3fa1dacc410c43d1a51685248418f0b1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Space Development Agency (SDA), is seeking sources for the development and integration of multiple Ground Entry Points (GEPs) to support its Tranche 3 constellation. The selected contractor will be responsible for site civils, procurement, installation, integration, testing, and verification of communication shelters, antennas, optical terminals, and networking equipment at various global locations. These GEPs are crucial for establishing terrestrial links with the SDA's Tranche 1, 2, and 3 constellations, utilizing Optical Communication Terminals, RF Ka-band, and S-band for Telemetry, Tracking, and Command. Interested parties must submit unclassified technical capabilities statements by January 20, 2026, to the designated email address, with the anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) release expected in February 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SDA Mailbox SN-26-0003
    ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-26-0003@mail.mil
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    Statement of Work Placeholder.pdf
    The document is a placeholder for a Statement of Work (SOW) related to the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point (GEP) Development and Integration. It serves as an announcement for an upcoming federal contracting opportunity, likely an RFP. Interested parties are directed to contact ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-26-0003@mail.mil to obtain a copy of the draft SOW for this effort. The purpose of this document is to inform potential contractors about the upcoming project and provide a point of contact for further details.
    T3 GEP Sources Sought.pdf
    The Space Development Agency (SDA) issued a Sources Sought Announcement (SDA-SN-26-0003) for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point (GEP) Development and Integration. This is not a Request for Proposal, but an information-gathering effort to identify potential sources for acquiring multiple GEPs to support SDA's Tranche 3 constellation. The selected contractor will be responsible for GEP site civils, procurement, installation, integration, testing, and verification of communication shelters, antennas, optical terminals, and networking equipment globally. These GEPs will provide terrestrial links to SDA's Tranche 1, 2, and 3 constellations using Optical Communication Terminals, RF Ka-band, and S-band for Telemetry, Tracking, and Command. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity with a five-year performance period, requiring an active SECRET clearance. The projected RFP release is February 2026. Interested parties must submit unclassified technical capabilities statements, including business details, relevant experience, and teaming arrangements, by January 20, 2026.
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