Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    FUTURE PROLIFERATED WARFIGHTER SPACE ARCHITECTURE SPACE-TO-AIR OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

    Sol. SDA-SN-26-0008Special NoticeCHANTILLY, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Feb 27, 2026
    POSTED
    Jan 28, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC13
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking information on optical communication terminals for aircraft that can support space-to-air optical link testing with LEO satellites. Technologies must be mature and capable of rapid fielding within 12 months. Respondents should provide details on products in production or late-stage development suitable for installation on aircraft.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    SDA-SN-26-0008
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    January 28, 2026
    Response Deadline
    February 27, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC13
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    20151-2222
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    SDA seeks detailed information to understand the current capability of industry to provide optical communication terminals for aircraft. Technology that is mature and can be rapidly fielded for demonstration and transition to operations is of primary interest. Specifically, SDA is interested in technologies capable of supporting space-to-air optical link testing with SDA-compliant LEO satellites in less than 12 months.  Respondents are requested to provide information on products, either in production or in late-stage development, that can be installed on an aircraft to support a space-to-air optical communication link.  Please see the attached RFI notice for additional information.  

    Key dates

    1. January 28, 2026Posted Date
    2. February 27, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    FUTURE PROLIFERATED WARFIGHTER SPACE ARCHITECTURE SPACE-TO-AIR OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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