RFI for Ground Bounce NaaS
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8819 SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIR SMC SPEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b1dc0a8981cf4efd9e956e37cfcf8644/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the United States Space Force Space Systems Command (USSF SSC), is seeking information from contractors regarding a Request for Information (RFI) for Network as a Service (NaaS) to support its Ground Bounce (GB) Project. The objective is to establish a secure, private transport network utilizing commercial proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellites, such as Starlink, to enhance connectivity for government end-user systems globally. This initiative is critical for minimizing reliance on traditional infrastructure while ensuring secure and resilient network capacity, with key requirements including integration with existing networks, provision of secured VPNs, scalability, and compliance with cybersecurity standards. Interested parties are invited to submit a white paper and PowerPoint presentation detailing their proposed solutions by December 12, 2025, with inquiries directed to Tobias Richards at tobias.richards.1@spaceforce.mil or Victor Vizcarra at victor.vizcarra.1.ctr@spaceforce.mil.

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    RFI_Ground Bounce NaaS_18Nov25.docx
    The United States Space Force Space Systems Command (USSF SSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Network as a Service (NaaS) for its Ground Bounce (GB) Project. The project aims to establish a secure, private transport network over commercial proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellites, such as Starlink, to provide resilient and augmented connectivity for government end-user systems globally. The RFI seeks information from contractors on their capabilities to provide a comprehensive NaaS solution, including network procurement, lifecycle management, performance monitoring, multi-site transport, user onboarding, information assurance, and sustainment. Key requirements include integration with existing government and commercial networks, provision of secured VPNs and SDN transports, scalability, end-to-end traffic separation, and compliance with cybersecurity standards. Respondents are requested to submit a white paper and a PowerPoint presentation by December 12, 2025, detailing their approach to delivering a secure, integrated, and scalable network solution.
    RFI_Ground Bounce NaaS_1Oct25.docx
    The United States Space Force Space Systems Command (USSF SSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Network as a Service (NaaS) for its Ground Bounce (GB) Project. The GB Project aims to minimize reliance on traditional infrastructure by leveraging commercial proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellites, such as Starlink, to provide resilient and augmented network capacity. The RFI seeks information from contractors on how they would deliver secured private transport over pLEO systems, enabling secure connectivity for government end-user systems globally. Key requirements include network integration with existing government and commercial networks, provision of secured VPNs, managed security services, scalable solutions for pLEO characteristics, multi-site transport connectivity, network redundancy, compliance with security standards, lifecycle management, and information assurance compliance. Responses, in the form of a white paper and PowerPoint presentation, are due by December 5, 2025.
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