TraCSS Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Research and Technology Development
ID: BAA-NOAA-SSA-STC-2025Type: Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AR11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e01e1c07b909476790484203e6c3efb2/view
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    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking proposals for the TraCSS Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Research and Technology Development through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA-NOAA-SSA-STC-2025). The objective is to enhance technologies related to Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Coordination, inviting white papers that focus on basic and applied research, particularly in areas such as data fusion, conjunction assessment, and risk assessment methodologies. This initiative is crucial for improving safety and management in the increasingly crowded space environment. Interested U.S.-based entities, including small businesses and disadvantaged groups, are encouraged to submit proposals by the deadline of May 30, 2025, with an estimated total funding of approximately $9.9 million available for awarded projects. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Noelle Albert at NOELLE.ALBERT@NOAA.GOV or Elizabeth Abraham at ELIZABETH.ABRAHAM@NOAA.GOV.

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    ALBERT, NOELLE
    NOELLE.ALBERT@NOAA.GOV
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    Amendment 0001 - OSC BAA_TraCSS Research and Technology Development.pdf
    The TraCSS Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) highlights the Department of Commerce's Office of Space Commerce (OSC) initiative to enhance technologies in SSA and Space Traffic Coordination (STC). The BAA invites submissions of White Papers, with a due date of May 30, 2025, to encourage research and development across various technology readiness levels. Key areas include Space Situational Awareness Data, Conjunction Assessment, and Risk Assessment, focusing on improving data fusion, conjunction assessment algorithms, and comprehensive risk assessment approaches. Eligible participants include U.S. businesses, government entities, and academia, particularly encouraging small and disadvantaged businesses. The BAA will allocate approximately $9.9 million in total funding for awarded projects, with varying contract lengths. The proposal evaluation will focus on technical merit, past performance, and pricing, with an emphasis on fostering advancements in space safety technology. Pre-proposal discussions are encouraged, and communication must be channeled through designated contracting officials.
    Amendment 0002 OSC BAA_TraCSS Research and Technology Development.pdf
    The TraCSS Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Department of Commerce's NOAA invites research proposals aimed at advancing technologies in space situational awareness and space traffic coordination. The organization seeks white papers for innovative approaches to basic and applied research, with a focus on improving data fusion, conjunction assessment, and risk assessment methodologies. The BAA outlines eligibility requirements, encouraging participation from U.S.-based businesses, academic institutions, and government entities. Key dates include a white paper submission deadline of May 30, 2025, with a virtual community day for clarifications on the BAA. Proposals should demonstrate technical merit, past performance in similar projects, and pricing reasonableness. An estimated total funding of $9.9M is allocated for various projects, which may have contracts ranging from several months to two years. Collaboration with small businesses and minority institutions is encouraged, aiming to foster a diverse range of ideas and technological advancements in the rapidly evolving space domain. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance, communication, and the management of intellectual property throughout the proposal process.
    OSC BAA_TraCSS Research and Technology Development 3_14_2025.pdf
    The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks proposals for advancing technologies in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Coordination (STC). The BAA invites white papers from interested parties, including government entities, academia, and private industries, focusing on research and development that enhances the safety and management of the increasingly crowded space environment. The announcement outlines key research areas: Space Situational Awareness Data, Conjunction Assessment, Risk Assessment, and general technologies for SSA. Key dates include a white paper submission deadline of May 30, 2025, with a virtual Community Day scheduled for April 3, 2025, for potential offerors to engage with OSC representatives. Eligible participants must be U.S. entities, with small businesses and disadvantaged groups encouraged to take part. The federal funding for the initial projects is estimated at approximately $9.9 million, with contract awards ranging from under $100K to several million, depending on the proposed projects' scale and technical alignment. The BAA emphasizes collaborative efforts and requires proposers to follow stringent guidelines during submission to ensure clarity, technical merit, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining government approvals for any resulting research publications and intellectual property rights.
    Questions and Government Responses Part I (BAA-NOAA-SSA-STC-2025).pdf
    The TraCSS Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Research and Technology Development Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) BAA-NOAA-SSA-STC-2025 seeks proposals focused on enhancing SSA technologies, particularly in space traffic management, debris monitoring, and the development of innovative systems. Responses to questions from potential collaborators clarify that only U.S. businesses are eligible to participate as prime contractors, including the restriction on foreign-owned subcontractors. Proposals can be oriented toward various Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), and multiple white papers may be submitted without restrictions on topics. The government encourages research encompassing data fusion, risk assessment, and automated flight planning for commercial launches. Additional information indicates that submissions are evaluated post-deadline, with a set budget cap of $9.9 million for various awards. It’s emphasized that the BAA is not confined to systems intended for TraCSS but invites diverse SSA solutions. Importantly, intellectual property considerations and collaboration requirements are addressed, underlining the need for clear communication of funding phases and project scopes. Overall, the intent of the BAA is to fund innovative research that contributes to the growing field of space situational awareness while enabling wide participation across governmental and industrial sectors.
    Questions and Government Responses Part II (BAA-NOAA-SSA-STC-2025).pdf
    The TraCSS Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Research and Technology Development Broad Agency Announcement (BAA-NOAA-SSA-STC-2025) provides insights into the inquiry responses following a Community Day held on April 3, 2025. This document aims to guide offerors on submitting white papers related to SSA technologies by addressing various topics including evaluation criteria, funding, teaming arrangements, security requirements, and submission formats. The government specifies there will be no formal scoring rubric; rather, evaluations will adhere to existing guidelines with no set funding range for individual projects. Notably, live SSA data access requests will be reviewed case-by-case. While no debriefings will be offered post-evaluation, clarity on organizational management's role in proposals and Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) is emphasized. The government invites innovative ideas and new data sources while maintaining flexibility in proposal structures. Overall, the document encapsulates vital elements for participants aiming to contribute to SSA research and technology development, underscoring the solicitation of creative solutions within an open framework.
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