Tranche 2 Demonstration and Experimentation System (T2DES)

The Space Development Agency (SDA) seeks U.S. corporation industry feedback on space payloads planned for the Transport Layer Tranche 2 Demonstration and Experimentation System (T2DES) satellite set. Each space vehicle will likely carry a set of standard payloads plus one or more additional payloads. SDA anticipates that T2DES will be comprised of approximately 20 space vehicles configured into several variants. SDA is interested in how payloads should be grouped into T2DES space vehicle variants. Responses to this RFI will inform SDA on the technical and manufacturing readiness of payloads required for T2DES and enable potential contractors to prepare for contemplated T2DES efforts. RFI response are due June 15 after which SDA anticipates issuing a solicitation for T2DES capabilities. Respondents may provide information for any portion of the RFI and are not required to answer all sections. SDA is planning contract award for T2DES in Q2FY2024. Please see the attachment for additional details. Amendment 1 - Please note the subsmission due date has been extended to 6/22/23.