SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA - CALL 014 Topic Area 2. Space Data Networking Experimentation

Location: New Mexico
Posted: Jun 11, 2025
Due: Jun 23, 2025
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: FA9453-21-S-0001-CALL-014
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SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA - CALL 014 Topic Area 2. Space Data Networking Experimentation
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FA9453-21-S-0001-CALL-014
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
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AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
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AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY
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FA9453 AFRL RVK
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jun 11, 2025 11:09 am MDT
  • Original Published Date: Aug 27, 2024 02:04 pm MDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Jun 23, 2025 12:00 pm MDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Sep 26, 2024 12:00 pm MDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: Jul 08, 2025
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 11, 2024
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AC33 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • Place of Performance:
    Kirtland AFB , NM 87117
    USA
Description View Changes

Amendment 6: The Government uploaded a corrected version of Request for Proposal Letter with an updated submittal date and a corrected version of STARFISH Call 014 Announcement Overview with an updated submittal date. Additionally, the Goverment uploaded a Questions and Answers document for all remaining questions received in response to this call. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opporttunity are considered superceded as of this amendment. The most current questions and proposal due dates are seen herein and within the Request For Proposal Letter.



Amendment 5: The Government uploaded Exhibit A - CDRLs and a revised version of Attachment 5 - Statement of Objectives to FA945321S0001 STAR-FISH announcement. Additionally, the Government uploaded a Questions and Answers document for all question received in response to this call. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all new attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opporttunity are considered superceded as of this amendment. The most current questions and proposal due dates are seen herein and within the Request For Proposal Letter.



Amendment 4: The Government uploaded an additional attachment, entitled "(CUI) Attachment C - RAPID SDN NSO Specification.pdf" to FA945321S0001 STAR-FISH announcement. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all new attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opporttunity are considered superceded as of this amendment. The most current questions and proposal due dates are seen herein and within the Request For Proposal Letter.



Amendment 3: The Government is re-opening this opportunity as a one-step call as outlined in the base FA945321S0001 STAR-FISH announcement. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all new attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opprotunity are considered superceded as of this amendment. The most current questions and proposal due dates are seen herein and within the Request For Proposal Letter.



Amendment 2: The Government has decided to inactivate this opportunity while it assesses the program's direction. As a result, whitepapers are not being requested and questions will not be answered. The Government reserves the right to reactivate this post in the future, should it be determined in the Government's best interest. Should the Government reactivate this post in the future, response dates will be revised accordingly.



Amendment 1: The Government has revised the Call and SOO attachments to be unrestricted.



Technical Description



Space Data Networking Experimentation



RAPID is experimenting with a hybrid space architecture built from an ensemble of Department of Defense (DoD), allied and commercial satellite communication networks. The premise is that this approach introduces resilience by design and offers the ability to efficiently route data through space and terrestrial infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity, but it requires managing network complexity dynamically in time and space. Several critical challenges impose risk to the development of a future space data network (SDN), and these must be explored through experimentation. This exploration will provide options to current and future programs of record as systems evolve to meet future needs.



Questions shall be submitted to the outlined Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than close of business 23 May 2025. Questions submitted via email shall include "STAR-FISH Call 014" in the subject line. Questions submitted after will not be answered.


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  • ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS 3550 ABERDEEN AVE SE
  • KIRTLAND AFB , NM 87117
  • USA
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May 5, 2025[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA - CALL 014 Topic Area 2. Space Data Networking Experimentation
May 13, 2025[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA - CALL 014 Topic Area 2. Space Data Networking Experimentation
May 30, 2025[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA - CALL 014 Topic Area 2. Space Data Networking Experimentation
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