Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 3 Program Integrator Presolicitation notice

The Space Development Agency (SDA), a component of the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to release a solicitation for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) acquisition. The contract seeks system engineering and integration support for delivering Space Vehicle Transport, Tracking, and Custody Layers, with integration activities spanning the PWSA Ground, Space, and User Segments. Key requirements include enterprise architecture analysis, program requirements assessment, integration and verification management, configuration management, schedule and risk management, technical assessments, trade studies, and technical reviews. The evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the presolicitation notice, but the complexity suggests a comprehensive technical and management capability assessment. Critical dates include a final RFP release on December 13, 2024, proposal submission deadline of January 31, 2025, award announcement on April 30, 2025, and an anticipated contract award in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.

The opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category and will be open to qualified contractors in the research and development sector. The contract will be structured with four Contract Line Items (CLINs): a Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) for Development and Integration, Cost Reimbursement for Travel, Cost Plus Fixed Fee for Other Direct Costs/Subscriptions/Licenses, and a Cost Plus Fixed Fee for Directed Trade Studies. The period of performance spans five years, from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2030. While specific award value ranges are not provided, the multi-year, multi-CLIN structure suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity. The contract will be categorized under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, and PSC code AC13 for National Defense R&D Services, indicating a complex, technically demanding procurement focused on advanced space infrastructure development.