SDA issues RFI for ground segment integration program

The Space Development Agency on Dec. 20 issued a draft request for proposals to inform government requirements for a ground integration program and is seeking industry inputs on program acquisition.

According to the draft RFP, the acquisition activities include the “development program, program management, system engineering, integration, operations and maintenance of [the ground integration program].”

“The overall goal of the PGI acquisition is to provide a common, enduring ground infrastructure and resources to minimize cost and complexity for [Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Futures Programs] space vehicle demonstration and experimentation programs,” SDA said in the draft RFP.

The agency noted that the initial PGI is needed to support a launch in June 2026.

SDA explained that PGI contractors will be responsible for delivering a ground segment to help manage shared ground systems; managing the Demonstration Operations Center, a contractor-operated facility and owned by the government; and assisting with a structured environment for cloud-based system integration and data processing.