The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the topic of "Optical Interconnects for High-Speed High-Efficiency Intra-satellite Data Transfer in the Space Environment" as part of their SBIR 24.1 BAA program. The objective is to develop and demonstrate a photonics-based optical data transfer capability for use in the space environment, specifically for intra-satellite data movement between electronic components. The technology should have a minimum data rate of 250 Gb/s with a maximum energy loss of 5 pJ/bit. The approach should involve an optical transceiver with photonic and electronic integrated circuits in a multi-chip package to enable data transfer via optical fiber. The project duration for Phase I is 6 months with a funding limit of $150,000, while Phase II has a duration of 24 months with a funding limit of $1,500,000. The Phase III effort will involve an on-orbit demonstration of intra-satellite data transfer operations. The technology has potential applications in space systems for information processing, sensors, and communications. The solicitation is closed, and more information can be found on the DOD SBIR website.