SDA Requests Industry Feedback on Tranche 3 Integration Draft Request for Proposals

Posted On: Nov. 8, 2024

Responses Due: Noon ET, Nov. 25, 2024

The Space Development Agency (SDA) released a draft request for proposals for the Tranche 3 (T3) Integration effort of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). This draft RFP seeks industry input ahead of selecting a vendor to provide systems engineering and integration activities supporting the T3 program, which will extend the PWSA through the acquisition and integration of the next generation of hundreds of space vehicles (SV) and associated ground segment (GS) elements.

SDA seeks input on a solution that provides a PWSA T3 Program Integration effort involving systems engineering and integration activities necessary to facilitate the delivery of T3 Tracking, T3 Transport, and T3 Custody Layer, integration with the PWSA ground and user segments, and advancement of the operational PWSA.

SDA’s Tranche 3 programs will provide sustained capability with advances over Tranche 2 in capabilities such as coverage, sensitivity, and accuracy of missile warning, tracking, and defense capabilities; coverage, resilience, and capacity of tactical data links; PNT resilience, accuracy of PNT solutions, and distribution of PNT solutions to users; and mission and network management performance and responsiveness enabled by autonomy.

To view the draft RFP and instructions on how to request the full package, use the link below.