Defense Experimentation Using the Commercial Space Internet
This DoD Air Force notice supports defense experimentation related to commercial space internet and a specific call on multi-band, directional SATCOM antennas.
⚑ Federal contract opportunity; applicant restrictions are not detailed in the notice excerpt. · AFRL/PZL presolicitation with a published CALL 004 on multi-band, directional SATCOM antennas. · Not enough information here to determine direct university eligibility; treat as unavailable to universities unless the full solicitation says otherwise.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
AMENDMENT - 9 JAN 2024 The purpose of this update is to make the following changes: Publish CALL 004 - Multi-Band, Directional SATCOM Antennas 9 JAN 2024
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Presolicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL.
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