Request for Information (RFI) Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Geosynchronous Wide Field of View (WFOV) Electro-Optical (EO) Sensor
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SYZ001
- Agency
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Space and Missile Systems Center
Air Force Space Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- California 90245, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command Space and Missile Systems Center is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to survey industry capabilities for space-based, wide field of view electro-optical sensors designed for space domain awareness and resident space object detection. The government seeks sensors capable of detecting objects at 14.5 visual magnitude, with particular interest in sensors detecting objects at 16+ visual magnitude at a 60-degree solar exclusion angle from sensor boresight. Key technical requirements include the ability to search a 40-degree right ascension by +/- 15-degree declination solid angle in 30 minutes or less from an ESPA-class bus platform. The government prioritizes responses demonstrating recent (within 5 years) relevant success with low to moderate cost, rapid production timelines of approximately 2 years, and high Technology Readiness Level products, including development in progress, modified existing designs, or already fielded systems. The RFI deadline for responses is January 9, 2026, with the government having issued three amendments addressing industry questions through December 30, 2025, and most recently on January 6, 2026.
This RFI contains no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current award values, as it is a market research inquiry rather than a formal solicitation. The government encourages small business participation and explicitly states that additional market research may or may not be conducted following this RFI, with no guarantee of subsequent contract award. The effort is associated with SSC/SYD 89-SYZ and represents the government's effort to assess industry capabilities for detecting geosynchronous space objects through advanced optical surveillance technology. Rather than specifying a single quantity or award value, the government is conducting this market research to understand what capabilities currently exist in the commercial and industrial sector. Respondents should note that while this RFI does not commit the government to a future procurement action, the detailed technical parameters and emphasis on cost-effective, rapidly deployable solutions suggest potential future solicitation for space domain awareness sensor systems.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
***** Amendment 3: 06 January 2026
1. Attached an updated Comment Resolution Matrix answering an additional question received from industry.
***** Amendment 2: 30 December 2025
1. Attached an updated Comment Resolution Matrix answering additional received questions from industry.
***** Amendment 1: 19 December 2025
1. This amendment added in a Comment Resolution Matrix answering questions received from industry.
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This RFI is for SSC/SYD 89-SYZ. Additional market research may or may not be conducted. Responses from small businesses are encouraged. This RFI is focused on surveying industry space-based, WFOV optical capability. The Government is interested in sensors capable of detecting resident space objects at 14.5 visual magnitude with special interest in sensors capable of detection at 16+ visual magnitude at a solar exclusion angle of 60 degrees from sensor boresight. The Government is especially interested in sensors that are capable of searching a solid angle 40 degrees in right ascension by +/- 15 degrees declination in 30 minutes or less from an ESPA-class bus to conduct wide-area volume search. Recent (≤5 years), relevant demonstrated success with low/moderate cost, build/production (≤2 (preferred) year sensor builds) of sensors performing the mission described in Section 3.II & 3.III below is desired, which may include development that is underway, modified existing design, or already fielded. High Technology Readiness Level (TRL) products and services, as well as re-use opportunities are of interest. “Low/moderate-cost” and “rapid” production must result in acceptable programmatic and technical risk to the Government.
Update #3 ·
***** Amendment 2: 30 December 2025
1. Attached an updated Comment Resolution Matrix answering additional received questions from industry.
***** Amendment 1: 19 December 2025
1. This amendment added in a Comment Resolution Matrix answering questions received from industry.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
This RFI is for SSC/SYD 89-SYZ. Additional market research may or may not be conducted. Responses from small businesses are encouraged. This RFI is focused on surveying industry space-based, WFOV optical capability. The Government is interested in sensors capable of detecting resident space objects at 14.5 visual magnitude with special interest in sensors capable of detection at 16+ visual magnitude at a solar exclusion angle of 60 degrees from sensor boresight. The Government is especially interested in sensors that are capable of searching a solid angle 40 degrees in right ascension by +/- 15 degrees declination in 30 minutes or less from an ESPA-class bus to conduct wide-area volume search. Recent (≤5 years), relevant demonstrated success with low/moderate cost, build/production (≤2 (preferred) year sensor builds) of sensors performing the mission described in Section 3.II & 3.III below is desired, which may include development that is underway, modified existing design, or already fielded. High Technology Readiness Level (TRL) products and services, as well as re-use opportunities are of interest. “Low/moderate-cost” and “rapid” production must result in acceptable programmatic and technical risk to the Government.
Update #2 ·
***** Amended 19 December 2025
1. This amendment added in a Comment Resolution Matrix answering questions received from industry.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
This RFI is for SSC/SYD 89-SYZ. Additional market research may or may not be conducted. Responses from small businesses are encouraged. This RFI is focused on surveying industry space-based, WFOV optical capability. The Government is interested in sensors capable of detecting resident space objects at 14.5 visual magnitude with special interest in sensors capable of detection at 16+ visual magnitude at a solar exclusion angle of 60 degrees from sensor boresight. The Government is especially interested in sensors that are capable of searching a solid angle 40 degrees in right ascension by +/- 15 degrees declination in 30 minutes or less from an ESPA-class bus to conduct wide-area volume search. Recent (≤5 years), relevant demonstrated success with low/moderate cost, build/production (≤2 (preferred) year sensor builds) of sensors performing the mission described in Section 3.II & 3.III below is desired, which may include development that is underway, modified existing design, or already fielded. High Technology Readiness Level (TRL) products and services, as well as re-use opportunities are of interest. “Low/moderate-cost” and “rapid” production must result in acceptable programmatic and technical risk to the Government.
Update #1 ·
This RFI is for SSC/SYD 89-SYZ. Additional market research may or may not be conducted. Responses from small businesses are encouraged. This RFI is focused on surveying industry space-based, WFOV optical capability. The Government is interested in sensors capable of detecting resident space objects at 14.5 visual magnitude with special interest in sensors capable of detection at 16+ visual magnitude at a solar exclusion angle of 60 degrees from sensor boresight. The Government is especially interested in sensors that are capable of searching a solid angle 40 degrees in right ascension by +/- 15 degrees declination in 30 minutes or less from an ESPA-class bus to conduct wide-area volume search. Recent (≤5 years), relevant demonstrated success with low/moderate cost, build/production (≤2 (preferred) year sensor builds) of sensors performing the mission described in Section 3.II & 3.III below is desired, which may include development that is underway, modified existing design, or already fielded. High Technology Readiness Level (TRL) products and services, as well as re-use opportunities are of interest. “Low/moderate-cost” and “rapid” production must result in acceptable programmatic and technical risk to the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 00. Comment Resoultion Matrix - SDA Geosynchronous EO WFOV Sensor CAO - 06 Jan 26.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 00. Comment Resoultion Matrix - SDA Geosynchronous EO WFOV Sensor CAO 30 Dec 25.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 00. Comment Resoultion Matrix - SDA Geosynchronous EO WFOV Sensor.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFI for Space Domain Awareness Geosynchronous EO WFOV Sensor_16 Nov 25.docx | DOCX document |
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