SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) - Systems, Technologies, and Emerging Capabilities (STEC) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: FA240125S0001Type: Solicitation
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/cd82b4fbf1b94a299cfa97d4be4e653a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Space Development Agency (SDA), is seeking innovative studies under the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) initiative, specifically focusing on the development of a U.S. "Iron Dome" architecture for missile defense. The objective is to enhance capabilities in advanced target custody and missile tracking, with studies expected to cover high-fidelity modeling, sensor optimization, secure supply chain analysis, and satellite operations integration. This initiative is crucial for strengthening U.S. missile defense strategies and ensuring national security through advanced space-based solutions. Interested parties must submit executive summaries by February 28, 2025, and can direct inquiries to ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa-250125s-0001@mail.mil.

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    ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa-250125s-0001@mail.mil
    ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa-250125s-0001@mail.mil
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    FA240125S0001 STEC.pdf
    The Space Development Agency (SDA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), seeking innovative systems and technologies to enhance military capabilities. This announcement aims to address emerging warfighter needs through a resilient space architecture comprising multiple capability layers, including data transport, battle management, tracking, custody, and navigation. The SDA is soliciting executive summaries and proposals from qualified entities, including federally funded research centers and government entities, with multiple awards anticipated. Key focus areas include efficient data transport, advanced position/navigation/timing (PNT) technologies, target custody, and global battle management frameworks. Proposals will be evaluated based on operational merit, relevance to mission, cost realism, proposed schedules, and proposer capabilities. Interested parties should note submission deadlines and follow strict organizational and conflict of interest guidelines. This initiative emphasizes rapid technology development to ensure timely delivery of capabilities for joint military forces.
    FA240125S0001 STEC (Revision 1) - 2-12-25.pdf
    The Space Development Agency (SDA) issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit proposals for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Systems, Technologies, and Emerging Capabilities. This initiative aims to advance military capabilities through the development of new architecture concepts across several focus areas, including efficient data transport, advanced positioning and navigation, and enhanced tracking and targeting systems. The effort seeks to integrate next-generation capabilities to support U.S. national security objectives in a competitive global environment. Anticipated awards will be either procurement contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), with multiple awards expected based on proposal quality and relevance. Eligible applicants include government entities, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, and private sector organizations. Proposals should detail their innovative approaches, technical feasibility, and potential impact on military operations, with a strong emphasis on timely development to address current warfighter needs. The BAA outlines submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and application processes, emphasizing collaboration and rapid technology deployment to maintain U.S. military superiority in space operations.
    PWSA US Iron Dome Architecture Studies Call for Executive Summaries.pdf
    The Space Development Agency (SDA) has issued a Call for Executive Summaries under its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) initiative, specifically highlighting studies regarding a U.S. "Iron Dome" architecture aimed at missile defense. This initiative focuses on enhancing capabilities for advanced target custody and missile tracking as detailed in Broad Agency Announcement FA240125S0001. The studies, lasting 60 days, will explore various aspects such as high-fidelity modeling of PWSA in defense scenarios, optimizing sensor capabilities, secure supply chain analysis, and integrating satellite operations. The studies will deliver critical findings, including capability definitions, system requirements, operational concepts, and implementation timelines, contributing to U.S. missile defense strategies. Submissions must comply with specified guidelines and are encouraged to include innovative concepts related to the Iron Dome architecture, with an expected submission deadline of February 28, 2025. The SDA is not soliciting proposals but seeks to perform market research to inform future capability acquisitions, emphasizing collaboration with key government stakeholders in defense. This call represents an integral step towards bolstering national security through progressive space-based solutions.
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