This solicitation closed on July 22, 2026
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AI Overview
The Navy seeks inter-satellite communication hardware to enable direct data sharing between commercial satellites, eliminating ground-station handoffs for improved tracking of mobile ocean targets and reducing latency in multi-satellite coordination.
This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.
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Official Description
The current model for commercial satellite communication involves each satellite independently communicating directly with ground stations or geostationary relay satellites. This architecture presents a significant challenge for tracking mobile targets, especially across wide areas. Because satellites do not communicate directly with each other, a target moving out of the field of view (FOV) of one satellite requires a time-consuming handoff process involving ground stations. This process introd...
Change History
Intra-Satellite Communications
Opportunity DON26BZ03-NV060 no longer available
Intra-Satellite Communications
Updated 2 existing Q&As: Q1 clarifies optical FSO with OPA beam steering is likely responsive with caveats on technical maturity and compatibility; Q2 confirms Phase I software/simulation approaches are acceptable, but Phase II requires hardware demonstration.
Intra-Satellite Communications
Added new Q1 clarifying eligibility of optical free-space communication (FSO) with solid-state beam steering and laser-based inter-satellite links (ISL) using optical phased arrays (OPA) versus RF communication requirements.
Intra-Satellite Communications
Status changed from Pre-Release to Open
Intra-Satellite Communications
This clarifies that software-only solutions with simulation-based validation are acceptable for Phase I, meaning applicants don't need to develop physical hardware to be responsive to this topic.
Intra-Satellite Communications
New opportunity: Intra-Satellite Communications
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