Space Systems and Supporting Infrastructure Emulated Satellite Systems Development and Integration Support
- Client
- Department of War
- Solicitation No.
- —
- Posted
- 10/26/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 927
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Contact
- Kadra Martz
Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer requests capability statements in response to this request for information regarding space systems and supporting infrastructure. The performer must build and configure high-fidelity emulated satellite systems by continuing the development of Redwire's proprietary ACORN 2.0 software. Requested scope includes delivering necessary software, simulations, emulations, and hardware, alongside providing integration, testing, validation, and documentation support to integrate the software into the government simulation environment. The contractor must supply all required IT infrastructure, maintain auditable system documentation, ensure compliance with Department of War cybersecurity standards, and develop models, bridges, and interfaces. Additional requirements encompass configuring emulators and lab setups, conducting test and evaluation procedures, providing training, and transferring access and usage rights for source code and binaries. The attached excerpts do not state eligibility criteria, submission deadlines, submission methods, evaluation processes, budget details, or the contract term.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from SPACE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE (SSI) Requirements.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The government requires the building and configuration of high-fidelity emulated satellite systems. To accomplish this, the performer must continue developing Redwire proprietary ACORN 2.0 software and deliver necessary equipment, including software, simulations, emulations, and hardware. The contractor will also provide comprehensive integration, testing, validation, and documentation support.
- Issued by
- Department of War
- Submission details
- Provide capability statements in accordance with the attached requirements document.
Scope of work
- Continue developing Redwire proprietary ACORN 2.0 software
- Deliver necessary equipment including software, simulations, emulations, and hardware
- Provide required IT infrastructure including hardware, software, and network configurations
- Provide hardware to emulate space systems and ground stations operations
- Develop models and simulations supporting single space systems and constellations
- Develop bridges and interfaces for spacecraft sub-systems compatibility
- Conduct performance evaluations and test spacecraft hardware components
- Develop test procedures, validation reports, technical documentation, and training
Documents to include with the bid
- Capability statements
- System requirements document
- Compliance reports
- Test plan and validation report
- Training documentation
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- FA4890RFI0002
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Buying office
- Dept of the AIR Force › FA4890 HQ ACC Amic
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 3, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 26, 2026
- NAICS
- 927
- Product/service code
- AC31
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- Dahlgren, VA, 22448
- Contracting contact
- Kadra Martz
kadra.martz@us.af.mil - Additional contact
- Jeff Kniesche
donald.j.kniesche.civ@mail.mil
Read the official notice description
Please prvodie capability statements IAW attached requirements document.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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