AFRL LEO Computational Imaging RFI
ID: Chameleon2025Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9453 AFRL RVKKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

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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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https://sam.gov/opp/09a52946e142448b81590c1900af7ea8/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is seeking industry feedback via a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of low earth orbit (LEO) computational imaging architecture. This initiative aims to enhance future electro-optical moving target engagement capabilities and inform the acquisition strategy and technical approach for such systems, focusing on the general system acquisition and the space segment, which includes payload and spacecraft considerations. The AFRL is exploring various contract types and welcomes input from industry respondents on optimal arrangements, emphasizing that this RFI is purely informational and does not guarantee future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or contracts. Interested parties must submit their responses by March 7th, 2025, and can obtain the full Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) RFI by contacting the designated points of contact, Reed Weber and Quinn Dobson, via email.

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    Reed Weber
    reed.weber@spaceforce.mil
    Quinn Dobson
    quinn.dobson@spaceforce.mil
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    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of low earth orbit (LEO) computational imaging architecture. This initiative seeks industry feedback to enhance future electro-optical moving target engagement capabilities and inform the acquisition strategy and technical approach for such systems. The RFI particularly invites insights on the general system acquisition approach and the space segment, which includes payload and spacecraft considerations. AFRL is exploring various contract types and welcomes input on optimal arrangements from industry respondents. Interested parties must provide specific organizational details to obtain the full Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) RFI. Importantly, this RFI is purely informational and does not guarantee any future RFPs or contracts. Notably, foreign firms may only participate at the subcontractor level if eligible. Responses are required by March 7th, 2025, after which AFRL will acknowledge submissions, though feedback is not guaranteed. This effort reflects the government's drive to improve satellite imagery capabilities through partnerships with commercial providers.
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