Request for Information (RFI) Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Geosynchronous Wide Field of View (WFOV) Electro-Optical (EO) Sensor

The Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Reconnaissance and Surveillance Branch (SYD 89/SYZ) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Geosynchronous Wide Field of View (WFOV) Electro-Optical (EO) Sensor. This RFI, Notice ID: SYZ001, seeks information on EO WFOV sensors to support a future geo-based surveillance architecture. The goal is a proliferated constellation of free-flyer Space Vehicles (SVs) with EO payloads capable of wide-area volume search and tasked collections on priority objects in and around the Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO)-belt. The RFI aims to assess industry capabilities for a study, design, and/or sensor build, leading to an acquisition decision. It emphasizes sensors capable of detecting resident space objects at 14.5 visual magnitude (with interest in 16+ visual magnitude) and searching a solid angle of 40 degrees in right ascension by +/- 15 degrees declination in 30 minutes or less from an ESPA-class bus. The government is interested in recent, relevant, low/moderate cost, rapid production sensors, including those in development or already fielded, with high Technology Readiness Levels (TRL). Responses should include company and security information, recent/relevant technical information about EO WFOV payload capabilities (e.g., space-flight heritage, TRL, performance specifications, GEO environment design considerations), and programmatic information (schedule, LRIP experience, cost data). Submissions are limited to five pages, due by January 9, 2025, and are for planning purposes only, not a solicitation.

SSC is seeking information on current industry capabilities for Wide Field of View (WFOV) sensors, specifically for GEO surveillance missions. They are interested in sensors with a 10-degree WFOV or similar configurations. Additionally, SSC is looking for WFOV sensors with a V-Mag sensitivity ranging from 14.5 to 16+.