SDA outlines AQ timeline for transport satellites' ground, integration component

The Space Development Agency estimates it will award a contract for the ground operations and integration component of its Tranche 1 Transport Layer in June 2022, according to a new pre-solicitation notice.

The notice, posted Monday, sketches out a projected operations and integration acquisition timeline for the so-called “Initial Warfighting Capability Tranche” that includes an anticipated request for proposals release date of Jan. 18.

Technical proposals are then expected to be due by Feb. 24, per the notice, with cost proposals coming due on March 3. A contract award is slated for June 24, under the timeline, though the notice cautions the dates are subject to change.

The posting notes the agency’s solicitations for O&I support will pertain to the T1TL constellation in addition to “future capability layers and tranches from two redundant, geographically separated, and potentially Government owned and Contractor operated (GOCO) operation centers.”

“The Contractor will demonstrate the capabilities to manage, operate, maintain, and provide logistical and general support for the T1 O&I,” the listing added.