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 23, 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 total funding available for this effort is estimated at $36 million over three fiscal years.
Description

Amendment 6: The Government uploaded a corrected version of Request for Proposal Letter with an updated submittal date and a corrected version of STARFISH Call 014 Announcement Overview with an updated submittal date. Additionally, the Goverment uploaded a Questions and Answers docum

Entities
DOD
Department of War
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
DeAnna R. Salazar [email protected] primary
Nathan McMillen [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
  • RFP_Letter_Final_09+Jun+25.pdf
  • STAR_FISH_CALL_014+Announcement+Overview_09+Jun+25.pdf