Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 3 Industry Announcement
ID: SDA-SN-25-0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDACHANTILLY, VA, 20151-2222, USA

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

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/73e8706dd1ee4e278b12aa344f5f76a2/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Space Development Agency (SDA), is announcing the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 3 Industry Announcement, aimed at enhancing warfighter capabilities with advanced missile warning, tracking, and defense systems. The Tranche 3 programs will introduce improvements over previous iterations, focusing on enhanced coverage, sensitivity, and accuracy, as well as improved tactical data links and resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions. This initiative is critical for maintaining national defense capabilities and ensuring effective military operations. Interested U.S. companies with at least a Secret-level facility clearance can request access to a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) package by November 1, 2024, while foreign entities must partner with U.S. contractors to access these materials. For further inquiries, contact Angelita M. Lawrence at angelita.m.lawrence.ctr@mail.mil.

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    The Space Development Agency (SDA) is announcing its Tranche 3 programs aimed at enhancing warfighter capabilities through advanced missile warning, tracking, defense capabilities, and improved tactical data links. The Tranche 3 Transport Layer (T3TL) will be developed in multiple variants—Upsilon, Sigma, and Lambda—with draft solicitations expected in early and late 2025, followed by final solicitations and awards. Additionally, SDA plans to release solicitations for Tranche 3 Tracking (T3TRK) in early Q2FY2025. SDA is also exploring a PWSA Enterprise Ground effort, with timelines still under development. A Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) package detailing the Tranche 3 architecture is available for U.S. companies with at least a Secret-level facility clearance; requests should be submitted no later than November 1, 2024. Foreign companies must partner with U.S. contractors to access CUI materials. This announcement serves as guidance for industry planning and may evolve as program development progresses. SDA will provide updates on significant changes in the acquisition process but will not disclose additional details regarding proposals outside the draft solicitation framework.
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