Space Weather Geostationary Series (SW GEO) Spacecraft

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks responses regarding a National Space Weather Geostationary Orbit (SW GEO) Mission. The Government is seeking information on spacecraft bus design, capabilities, and heritage to accommodate a minimum of eight Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) payloads, including an Energetic Particle Flux Instrument. Responses should address mission architecture, including spacecraft Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), launch vehicle options (with a preference for US-based launch), mission operations (including potential NOAA/NASA facility support or contractor-led Mission Operations Centers), and communications options (S, X, or Ka band). Respondents are requested to provide a ROM price and schedule for spacecraft development, testing, launch, and seven years of on-orbit operations, assuming a spacecraft contract award in November 2027 and a launch planning date of September 2035. RFI responses should not exceed 30 pages and should include a company description, proposed contract type, and discussion of key technical, schedule, price, and risk drivers, as well as potential mitigation strategies. Face-to-face meetings may be considered to discuss responses.

Notice ID

06337182188d4d3fb8c0d38a92912984

Solicitation Number

RFI-SWGEO-01

NAICS Code

336414

Classification Code

1555