Notice ID: 47b16d17cdfa4ef5b4b9e095e8c1ec58Sources Sought
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning - Industry Day (Virtual Only)
Archived on February 24, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
*******SEE ATTACHMENTS******* This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only. The United States Space Force – Space Systems Command S6 is hosting an Industry Day to highlight where Innovation meets mission requirements. We will discuss steps that go from collaboration to capability, lay the groundwork for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) space, acquisition, and Enterprise operations. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the Government. All requirements identified in this RFI are tentative and will be finalized prior to the formal release of any Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government DOES NOT intend to award a contract in response to this RFI at this time. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an RFP, request for quote (RFQ), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. This is a tool to receive feedback from industry. The information provided may be utilized by SSC/S6, in developing its acquisition strategy should a decision be made to proceed with acquiring the items/services discussed in this event. The information received in response to this RFI may be included in one (1) or more future solicitations. AI/ML Industry Day Registration & Event Page An industry day information sharing session will occur on 24 February 2026 at 0900 a.m. to 1500 p.m. PST Via MS Teams for industry to solicit responses from the government on the RFI. MS Teams link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_aa8d64e5712340e482683011daf0e515%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%228331b18d-2d87-48ef-a35f-ac8818ebf9b4%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%2227c4a628-1dcc-4a6f-8562-2a23018ea1b1%22%2C%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3Atrue%2C%22role%22%3A%22a%22%7D&btype=a&role=a ALVARO GUZMAN Contracting Officer
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:FA4610 30 CONS PK
Posted:February 23, 2026
NAICS:541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Last Updated:Sep 25, 2026
PSC:R425: SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Lompoc, California, 93437
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FA461026DTO01- Market Research
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Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning - Industry Day (Virtual Only)
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The Space Development Agency (SDA) intends to issue a modification to the sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract number FA240125C0001 awarded to Space X (CAGE 9ADW9). This modification will enable SpaceX to continue its support of a satellite processing and integration facility to accommodate up to 21 satellites and associated dispenser hardware for the SDA. This facility will support post-transport functional testing as required, satellite mechanical and electrical mates to the dispenser hardware, and integrated payload stack encapsulation. The planned firm-fixed price contract modification is anticipated to be awarded in December 2026. The modification will extend the period of performance for 1 year. The total estimated value of the extension is $15,000,000. This award of this modification will be made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1). This is NOT a request for competitive proposals and is published for informational purposes only. Questions or comments related to this Notice of Intent shall be directed to ussf.pentagon.sda.mesg.sn-26-0002-mbx@mail.mil (phone calls/voicemails will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent to Sole Source – SDA-SN-27-0002. | Special Notice | 541715 | No Set-Aside | 10/19/2026 | 10/30/2026 | Santa Barbara, CA | |
The Space Development Agency (SDA) intends to issue a modification to the sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract number FA240125C0001 awarded to Space X (CAGE 9ADW9). This modification will enable SpaceX to continue its support of a satellite processing and integration facility to accommodate up to 21 satellites and associated dispenser hardware for the SDA. This facility will support post-transport functional testing as required, satellite mechanical and electrical mates to the dispenser hardware, and integrated payload stack encapsulation. The planned firm-fixed price contract modification is anticipated to be awarded in December 2026. The modification will extend the period of performance for 1 year. The total estimated value of the extension is $15,000,000. This award of this modification will be made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1). This is NOT a request for competitive proposals and is published for informational purposes only. Questions or comments related to this Notice of Intent shall be directed to ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.SN-27-0002@mail.mil (phone calls/voicemails will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent to Sole Source – SDA-SN-27-0002. | Special Notice | 541715 | No Set-Aside | 10/15/2026 | 10/22/2026 | Santa Barbara, CA | |
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SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND (SSC) System Delta 84 (SYD 84/MT) MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT MISSILE WARNING / MISSILE TRACKING EPOCH 3 and EPOCH 4 **UPDATE** 8 September 2026** The Government has made an update to the Response Date. The Updated Response Date is: 1 December 2026. The Inactive Policy will remain as "15 Days after Response Date." **UPDATE** 21 August 2026** The Government has made available via DoD SAFE transmissions the following documents to interested vendors (in good standing on SAM.GOV) who have contacted the Government POCs in this RFI: (CUI) MEO Epoch 3&4 Industry Day Briefing 07_22_2026 (CUI) Epoch 3&4 Market Research RFI CUI Industry Day Q&A Document 08_20_2026 (CUI) Instructions for the Release of Attachments to MEO Epoch 3&4 Market Research RFI 08_20_2026 Additionally, the Primary Point of Contact (Contracting Officer/Agreements Officer) has been updated, to Capt Kerry Kearschner, USAF. Email: kerry.kearschner@spaceforce.mil. The following companies were added to the list of entities/contractors supporting SSC/SYD 84 and its affiliated government organizations: The Tech7 Company and Galaxia If the respondent disagrees with the release of its RFI response to any of the aforementioned firms, the respondent must clearly state this restriction in the cover letter accompanying the RFI response. **END OF UPDATE** Description SSC requests industry feedback on a Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) layer Epochs 3 & 4 (E3&4) production feasibility that will support MWT Full Warfighting Capabilities (FWC). The government is seeking industry feedback to inform the MEO E3&4 acquisition strategy and technical approach. The MEO MWT architecture is being incrementally developed in capability-based deliveries called Epochs. Each Epoch is expected to include at least one competitive award and allows for insertion of new technology and innovative solutions in response to progressive or updated warfighter requirements to ultimately meet Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) capability needs. This RFI requests industry feedback and approaches to support delivering a MEO MWT E3&4 capability. The government encourages capability providers to offer responses for individual or multiple elements of the system architecture: Epochs 3 & 4 Space Vehicles (E3&4 SVs) - delivery, integration, and operations MEO Ground - ground segment with facilities and sites to operate the entire MEO MWT constellation with respect to Command and Control (C2) Digital Engineering Integration in alignment with Government Digital Engineering vision Contract Type The government is intending to use only Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type with an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement. Feedback on this approach is welcome. Small Business Consideration The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Participation from small and small disadvantaged businesses is encouraged. SSC's Small Business points of contact can be reached at smallbus@spaceforce.mil or by phone at (310) 653-1108. Small Business Opportunities The government would like to encourage small business participation in the performance of this effort and requests insight into how your company would incentivize Small Business participation. Provide an assessment of potential subcontracting opportunities. Do you have any recommendations to increase small business participation under this effort? Is there a more appropriate NAICS code to advertise this effort to maximize competition in industry? Instructions to Responders To receive the full RFI and additional supporting documentation, please send an email to the government POCs with the subject line “MEO Epochs 3 & 4 RFI – (company name)”. Include your organization’s pertinent information below: Submitter's Name and Parent Company Mailing Address/Facility: Street address, city, state, and nine-digit zip code Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone number and email address Prime or Sub Role If Prime, identify how your firm will meet requirements set forth in 10 U.S.C. §4022 (A, B, or C) If sub, identify what capacity your firm will support and potential prime partnership (if known) CUI information can/will only be sent to company POCs listed in the SAM.Gov database. To receive the classified information, please include in the initial contact a SIPR, JWICS or comparable email address where these documents can be sent. Requesting organizations must possess a facility clearance of at least SECRET, which will be verified prior to data release. The government is also willing to physically distribute content to requesting organizations (or divisions/sectors of organizations) without electronic classified means of communication once properly cleared by our security team and proper arrangements are made with our POCs below. Format For Response SSC will endeavor to respond to all requests in the order they are received. All email responses to this RFI must include the subject line “MEO Epochs 3 & 4 RFI – (company name)”. All responses to this RFI should be provided as instructed in the RFI. Contact the POCs identified below for more information. (U) Government Representatives: Mr. Jack Barnett – jack.barnett.5@spaceforce.mil Ms. Lorene Avendaño – lorene.avendano.ctr@spaceforce.mil Mr. Archie Daquioag - archie.daquioag.2.ctr@spaceforce.mil Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. The government encourages interested parties to submit the information requested for the applicable elements listed in the RFI by 31 October 2026 to the government points of contact listed. Please monitor SAM.Gov for further updates. DISCLAIMERS AND NOTES THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for (Prototype) Proposal (RPP/RFP) or a promise to issue an RPP/RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RPP/RFP. The government will acknowledge receipt of all submissions but is under no obligation to provide feedback or integrate respondents’ contributions. All information in response to this RFI marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. The government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable regulations. (U) SSC/SYD 84 and its affiliated government organizations have entered into contracts with the following entities: AirIn Technologies, Inc. Alpha 2, Inc. Alpha Omega Group (AoG) Altus LLC Amentum Services, Inc. (formerly CENTRA) Anduril Astrion Bryce Space & Technology, LLC Booz Allen Hamilton Custom Analysis LLC Emolbi, LLC Exigo ExoAnalytics Full Rev LLC GoLion Company Integrated Enterprise System Engineering Solutions (IESE) John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) KBR MMAX, Inc. MTSI Parsons Corporation PL Consulting, Inc. Qualis Corporation SAVI LLC Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Sigmatech, Inc. Space Systems Integration, LLC Space Engineering and Acquisition Systems (Space EA Systems) Stellar Solutions Strategic Analysis, Inc. Strategic Engineering Solutions, LLC Tecolote Research TEC Solutions, LLC The Aerospace Corporation The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA The MITRE Corporation The Stacia Group, LLC QuantiTech Services These companies support the government’s Space Force program office by performing technical reviews, systems engineering and integration analyses, cost estimation, and other advisory services. The government hereby notifies respondents that it will provide all responses to its support contractors for their services to the U.S. Space Force. If the respondent disagrees with the release of its RFI response to any of the aforementioned firms, the respondent must clearly state this restriction in the cover letter accompanying the RFI response. Foreign firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate in this acquisition at the prime contractor level; however, provided they are eligible to do business with the U.S. Government, they may be eligible to participate at the subcontractor level. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et seq.). Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 as soon as possible. | Market Research | 541715 | No Set-Aside | 09/08/2026 | 12/02/2026 | El Segundo, CA |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA461026DTO01
Archive Date
Feb 24, 2026
Office Address
VANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212