SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA - CALL 014 Topic Area 2. Space Data Networking Experimentation
SAM.GOV Due: June 19, 2025 at 06:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA - CALL 014 focuses on Space Data Networking Experimentation (SDNX) and invites proposals for research and development in this area. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking innovative solutions to enhance space data networking through a hybrid architecture that integrates Department of Defense, allied, and commercial satellite communication networks. This initiative aims to address the complexities and risks associated with developing a future space data network, ensuring reliable connectivity and resilience. Contractors with expertise in space technology, data networking, and related fields are encouraged to submit proposals, particularly those capable of managing complex systems and providing innovative software and hardware solutions. The anticipated contract type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and the period of performance is expected to span approximately 31 months.
Description

Amendment 3: The Government is re-opening this opportunity as a one-step call as outlined in the base FA945321S0001 STAR-FISH announcement. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all new attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opprotunity ar

Entities
DOD
Department of Defense
DOTAF
Department of the Air Force
NAICS
541715
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Holloman AFB , New Mexico 87117
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Nathan McMillen [email protected] None primary
DeAnna R. Salazar [email protected] secondary
Attachments
  • RFP_Letter_Signed.pdf
  • Atch+7+Security+Program+Questionnaire.pdf
  • Atch+3+List+of+Technical+Data+To+Be+Furnished+with+Restrictions.pdf
  • STAR-FISH+CALL+014+Announcement+Overview.pdf
  • Atch+1+Cost+Proposal+Instructions+%28Non-APC%29.pdf
  • Atch+2+Contractors+Verification+of+Proposal.pdf
  • Atch+4+Proposal+Adequacy+Checklist.pdf
  • Atch+6+-+RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-V4.0.pdf