RMWT LEO GEPs Cover Letter_RFP_18Sep26_signed.pdf

SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

1670 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330

18 September 2026

TO: Potential Offerors

SUBJECT: FA240126R0003 – Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth

Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs) Request for Proposal (RFP)

1. The Space Development Agency (SDA) requests proposals from industry for the RMWT

LEO GEPs effort. The overall scope of the RMWT LEO GEPs effort includes the GEP site civils, procurement, installation, integration, test and verification of GEP site communications shelters, antennas and antenna electronics, optical terminals and optical electronics, test hardware training and onsite test support, and GEP site networking equipment and software at multiple, globally dispersed locations.

2. This acquisition includes activities required for the development, integration, test, operations, and maintenance of the RMWT LEO GEPs.

3. NOTIONAL Acquisition Schedule:

RFP Release 18 September 2026 Proposal Submission 02 November 2026 Award Announcement 2Q FY27 Award TBD 2Q FY27

Below is a high level of the anticipated Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) CLIN structure, if contract award occurs earlier or later than projected, the Government may make a limited adjustment to the start date accordingly. Any such adjustment will be reflected in the award document:

TABLE 1- CLIN Structure

CLIN

CLIN

Type CLIN Name CLIN Description Ordering Period

0001 FFP

RMWT LEO

GEPs Labor

(Development)

Program Management (contract/subcontract management, schedule management risk management, financial management), Systems Engineering including requirements management, design/architecture, configuration management, integration and test). Technical systems development (hardware, software) including Test Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Auxiliary

Development Unit (ADU) development, training resources.

Includes Site Surveys of GEP locations. Includes Antenna/optical terminal installation/integration. Includes security measures installation at each location. Includes GEP related trade studies/technical assessments.

31 March 2027 – 30 September 2031

0002 FFP

RMWT LEO

GEPs Labor

(Maintenance) Site and Terminals Maintenance

31 March 2027 – 30 September 2031

0003 FFP

RMWT LEO

GEPs Civil Engineering

GEP site detailed design through completed construction 31 March 2027 –

30 September 2031

0004 FFP

RMWT LEO

GEPs Material

RMWT LEO GEPs Materials: RF antennas/electronics and/or optical terminals, networking equipment, Ground Support

Equipment (GSE) for SKCT.

31 March 2027 – 30 September 2031

0005 CR

RMWT LEO

GEPs ODCs

ODC’s 31 March 2027 –

30 September 2031

0006 CR

RMWT LEO

GEPs Travel

Travel 31 March 2027 –

30 September 2031

0007 NSP CDRL Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) 31 March 2027 –

30 September 2031

1001 FFP

RMWT LEO

GEPs Labor

(Development)

- OPTION

Program Management (contract/subcontract management, schedule management risk management, financial management), Systems Engineering including requirements management, design/architecture, configuration management, integration and test). Technical systems development (hardware, software) including Test GSE and ADU development, training resources.

Includes Site Surveys of GEP locations. Includes Antenna/optical terminal installation/integration. Includes security measures installation at each location. Includes GEP related trade studies/technical assessments.

1 October 2031 – 30 September 2035

1002 FFP

RMWT LEO

GEPs Labor

(Maintenance)

- OPTION

Site and Terminals Maintenance 1 October 2031 –

30 September 2035

1003 FFP

RMWT LEO

GEPs Civil

Engineering -

OPTION

GEP site detailed design through completed construction 1 October 2031 –

30 September 2035

1004 FFP

RMWT LEO

GEPs Material

OPTION

RMWT LEO GEPs Materials: RF antennas/electronics and/or optical terminals, networking equipment, Ground Support

Equipment (GSE) for SKCT.

1 October 2031 – 30 September 2035

1005 CR

RMWT LEO

GEPs ODCs -

OPTION

ODCs

1 October 2031 – 30 September 2035

1006 CR

RMWT LEO

GEPs Travel -

OPTION

Travel

1 October 2031 – 30 September 2035

1007 NSP CDRL Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) 1 October 2031 –

30 September 2035

4. The Government intends to award an initial Task Order 1 at the time of the IDIQ award. The requirements for Task Order 1 are outlined in Attachment 2 – Task Order 1 SOW, Attachment 4 – Task Order 1 CDRL Package, and Attachment 5 – Task Order 1 Model Contract. Section L and M criteria apply to the IDIQ and Task Order 1 proposal.

5. Companies requiring access to CUI data should submit the request as soon as possible. This solicitation is comprised of unclassified solicitation documents, as well as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified reference documents. Per the program solicitation, interested offerors need to contact SDA to receive documents that contain CUI or classified addendums & documents. Please send an email to ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa240126r-006@mail.mil with the subject line “RMWT LEO GEPS Solicitation Content Request.” Please include:

• Company Name:

• Cage Code:

• City, State of Company location

• Email address:

• JWICS email: (for classified documents)

6. Proposal Submission Instructions:

Proposals must be submitted to the Government in strict accordance with the instructions outlined in Section L of this solicitation. All proposal volumes and associated documents are due no later than 02 November 2026 at 16:00 (4:00 PM) Eastern Time. Late submissions will be handled in accordance with RFO 15.107(b).

7. Communications and Inquiries:

To ensure visibility and proper tracking of all vendor communications, the Government has established specific channels for unclassified and classified interactions:

Unclassified Inquiries: All general questions, requests for clarification, and low-side communications regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to the primary unclassified mailbox: ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa240126r-006@mail.mil All questions must be submitted no later than 2 October 2026 1600 (4:00 PM) Eastern Time.

Classified Submission Process: The Government anticipates that certain technical volumes or supporting documentation may be classified. Offerors intending to submit classified documentation must notify the Government via the unclassified mailbox no later than 23 October 2026 16:00 (4:00 PM) Eastern Time. Upon verification of the Offeror’s facility clearance and need-to-know, the Contracting Officer will provide the designated classified mailbox address and specific transmission instructions directly to the Offeror.

8. Bidders' Library Access

The Government has established a Bidders' Library containing technical specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and other reference materials relevant to the RMWT LEO GEPs requirement.

Access Requirements: Due to the sensitive nature of the information, which includes Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), access to the Bidders' Library is restricted to United States citizens representing cleared defense contractors with an active Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification.

Request Process: To request access, Offerors must submit a formal request to the unclassified mailbox identified in Paragraph 5. The request must include the company's CAGE code, and have an active SAM.gov registration.

Use of Information: All information obtained from the Bidders' Library shall be protected in accordance with the security guidelines outlined in Section I of this solicitation and is to be used solely for the purpose of preparing a proposal in response to this RFP.

9. Availability of Funds

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Emma E. Williams Contracting Officer

Space Development Agency

Enclosures:

1. RMWT LEO GEPs Base IDIQ SOW (CUI)

2. RMWT LEO GEPs Task Order 1 SOW (CUI)

3. RMWT LEO GEPs TRD (CUI) 4.a RMWT LEO GEPs IDIQ Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) 4.b RMWT LEO GEPs TO Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) 5.a RMWT LEO GEPs IDIQ Model Contract

5.b RMWT LEO GEPs TO Model Contract

6. RMWT LEO GEPs Ordering Procedures

7. RMWT LEO GEPs Section L Proposal Instructions

8. RMWT LEO GEPs Section M Eval Factors

9. RMWT LEO GEPs CSDR Plan

10. RMWT LEO GEPs DD254 (CUI)