Ballistic Missile Early Warning (BMEW) and Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM) Request for Information (RFI)
ID: SSCIA-25-FMS03Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8802 INTEGRATION OPERATION PIKPKEEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/09c4f27ed31b4807bedddaa4d0bfb4e4/view
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    Posted Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Space Systems Command (SSC), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of Ballistic Missile Early Warning (BMEW) and Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM) systems. This initiative aims to gather industry feedback on capabilities for a space-based architecture that includes Remote Tracking Stations, Satellite Operation Centers, and Mission Data Processing Centers, ensuring compatibility with existing U.S. military systems. The RFI is in response to a request from a partner nation's Ministry of Defense for a comprehensive cost estimate for defense articles and services, highlighting the importance of robust military communication and ballistic missile threat detection. Interested parties must submit their responses, including capability statements and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, by May 27, 2025, to the primary contact, SSC IA Market Research, at ssc.iaf.marketresearch@spaceforce.mil.

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SSC IA Market Research
ssc.iaf.marketresearch@spaceforce.mil
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BMEW MILSATCOM RFI.pdf
Apr 10, 2025, 11:05 PM UTC
The Space Systems Command (SSC) International Affairs (IA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Ballistic Missile Early Warning (BMEW) and Military Satellite Communication (MILSATCOM) systems. This initiative is in response to a Letter of Request (LOR) from a partner nation’s Ministry of Defense for a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), aiming to provide them with a comprehensive cost estimate for defense articles and services. Through this RFI, SSC seeks industry feedback on capabilities for a space-based BMEW and MILSATCOM architecture, including Remote Tracking Stations, Satellite Operation Centers, and Mission Data Processing Centers, while ensuring compatibility with existing U.S. military systems. The RFI specifies criteria for each capability, calling for designs that detect ballistic missile threats and facilitate robust military communication. Key guidelines for submissions include a statement of capabilities, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, and the use of secure data formats. All responses must be submitted by May 27, 2025, and reflect the operational lifespan and environmental resilience of proposed systems. This RFI does not guarantee any contract awards but serves as a foundation for potential future engagement with industry partners in defense acquisitions.
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