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

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https://sam.gov/opp/cebcc7b976264155ab385d15935aa6fb/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Space Development Agency (SDA), is soliciting proposals for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The SDA seeks innovative systems, technologies, and capabilities that can significantly enhance military operations, focusing on areas such as efficient data transport, advanced position/navigation/timing (PNT) technologies, and global battle management frameworks. This initiative is crucial for developing a resilient space architecture that meets emerging warfighter needs and ensures timely delivery of capabilities for joint military forces. Interested parties are encouraged to submit executive summaries prior to full proposals, with submissions evaluated based on operational merit, relevance, cost realism, and proposer capabilities. For inquiries, contact the SDA at ussf.pentagon.sda.mesg.fa250125s0001-mbx@mail.mil.

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    ussf.pentagon.sda.mesg.fa250125s0001-mbx@mail.mil
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    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.
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