Save the Date: Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off
ID: FA8807-STRATSAT-VKO1Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGKEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bbcd363f8a7f40c28908204af32c52f6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is hosting a Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off on January 8, 2026, aimed at engaging industry partners in showcasing potential Strategic SATCOM prototypes for various applications. This event will provide an overview of timelines for whitepaper requests and the Reverse Industry Day, which is scheduled for March 23-24, 2026, at the SATShow Conference in Washington D.C., allowing industry representatives to directly understand the government's challenges and needs. The opportunity is particularly relevant for defense contractors and technology companies specializing in space, communications, and intelligence domains. Interested parties must register for the virtual kick-off by January 5, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Captain Gerald Hills and Ms. Caroline Chewning at SYD88.SX.RID@spaceforce.mil.

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    tanya.arellano@spaceforce.mil
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    bryce.smyth@spaceforce.mil
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