Space-to-Space (S2S) Communication Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The Department of Defense is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (FA8819‑25‑R‑B006) to fund innovative technology development in Space‑to‑Space (S2S) communications and Space Networking for the pLEO environment. Offerors must propose solutions that advance optical and RF communications, data‑link waveforms, positioning, navigation, timing, and secure mesh networking, with an emphasis on novel, non‑duplicative approaches that can be rapidly introduced as components, subsystems, or systems and have clear pathways to commercial or military commoditization. Proposals are evaluated on contribution to the focus areas, technical approach and assumptions, and cost; the Government seeks technologies that enhance warfighter capability and can transition to research, industrial, and operational communities. Respondents must first submit a white paper (max 10 pages for technical approach, 1 page each for assumptions, relevance, and schedule graphic) that includes a draft Contractor Statement of Work (CSOW), period‑of‑performance, deliverables, and delivery dates. White papers meeting technical merit will be invited to submit full proposals, which must contain detailed technical, cost/price, and administrative sections, fee breakdowns, labor‑rate verification, and compliance with business‑systems requirements. The CSOW is a separate attachment and does not count against page limits. Although not mandatory, subcontracting plans should align with FY25 DoD small‑business goals (30 % small business, 3 % HUBZone, 5 % SDVOSB, 5 % SDB, 5 % WOSB). Additional unique requirements include eligibility documentation for FFRDCs, forward pricing rate agreements, and a letter confirming authority to compete on government solicitations.

Notice ID

689e15024bf349d38b6e56ddaf0a8772

Solicitation Number

FA8819-25-R-B006

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC13