Presolicitation Notice - Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs)
This presolicitation is for comprehensive engineering, integration, test, and operational support for Space Development Agency low Earth orbit ground entry points and related terrestrial communications/ground segment capabilities under the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
⚑ Federal contract opportunity, not a grant. · No set-aside noted. · Notice type is presolicitation; solicitation not yet released. · Anticipated solicitation release date: 18 September 2026; anticipated closing date: 2 November 2026 at 16:00 ET.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | 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
The Government requires comprehensive engineering, integration, test, and operational support to evolve terrestrial communications and ground segment capabilities for the?Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The contractor will be responsible for end-to-end lifecycle support across new and existing GEP facilities, collaborating across cross-segment stakeholders, space vehicle vendors, and mission partners. Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: 18 September 2026 Anticipated Closing / Response Date: 2 November 2026 at 16:00 ET
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Notice type: Presolicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDA.
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