Intra Satellite Communications Service

The government authority located in Washington, DC, is seeking an intra-satellite communications service to track open ocean targets. The agency needs a hardware capability installed on government satellites that enables Inter-Satellite Communication within commercial satellite constellations, a capability that does not currently exist commercially. This solution must allow satellites to directly share tracking data and other information to reduce the latency of data transmission. The scope of work requires using Seamless Target Handoff to enable real-time communication between satellites, allowing for seamless tracking of objects across different coverage areas without ground station intervention. The hardware must use enhanced tracking accuracy and persistence to direct communication between satellites, enabling faster and more accurate correlation of target data from multiple viewpoints. Additionally, the system must improve tracking accuracy for maneuvering targets, quickly share information about new targets or behavioral changes, and reduce the time required to transmit critical tracking data to decision-makers. The agency also requires the capability to assess the coverage area of interest footprint within the satellite pass and determine the network's ability to maintain continuous tracking of targets moving across large areas. The system must be capable of simultaneously tracking multiple targets with varying speeds and trajectories in accordance with the commander's intent. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The agency is looking for proposals to establish the budget for this project, and no specific key dates are provided in the sourcing details.