SDA Payload Processing Facility Support RFI
ID: SDA-SN-25-0016Type: Special Notice
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c15644ffce7e41b281972be4c4edb44b/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 3, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Space Development Agency (SDA), is seeking industry feedback via a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Payload Processing Facility (PPF) support for its spacecraft and payloads associated with the Transport Layer Tranche 2 (T2TL) initiative. The RFI aims to gather insights on the capabilities required for the preparation, integration, and launch of small, mass-producible satellites intended to enhance global communication for Warfighter missions, emphasizing the need for facilities that ensure safety, cleanliness, and effective handling of hazardous materials. The T2TL launch schedule is set between August 2026 and June 2027 at various locations, including Vandenberg Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with submissions due to the primary contact at ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-25-0016@mail.mil, serving solely for informational and planning purposes.

Point(s) of Contact
ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-25-0016@mail.mil
ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-25-0016@mail.mil
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SDA PPF RFI April 2025_FINAL.docx
Apr 3, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback from U.S. corporations regarding Payload Processing Facility (PPF) support for spacecraft and payloads related to its Transport Layer Tranche 2 (T2TL) initiative. This RFI focuses on the preparation, integration, and launch of small, mass-producible satellites in low Earth orbit to enhance global communication for Warfighter missions. The agency seeks industry responses to specific questions concerning capabilities required, such as facilities to maintain safety and cleanliness, equipment for communication, fueling, and environmental controls, as well as safety and security measures for handling hazardous materials. The T2TL launch schedule runs from August 2026 to June 2027 at various locations including Vandenberg Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Submissions must adhere to specified guidelines and are not binding offers, serving only informational and planning purposes. The document emphasizes the importance of detailed and safe PPF operations to ensure successful satellite launches while protecting sensitive technology and personnel.
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