Space Mesh Networking Capabilities and Interoperability RFI

The Space Development Agency (SDA) seeks industry feedback on in space networking capabilities to inform SDA's future solicitations, including Tranche 1 solicitation anticipated in Fall 2021. SDA is seeking information on potential space networking solutions for Tranche 1 to transport IPv4 and IPv6 traffic, possibly using a sub IP technology such as MPLS or switched Ethernet. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) will inform SDA's Transport Tranche 1 solicitation in Fall 2021 and future SDA solicitations related to NDSA capabilities. Additionally, information obtained from this RFI will be shared with the OUSD(R&E) Fully Networked Command, and Communications (FNC3) Directorate. Please see the attached SDA-SN-21-0007 RFI for more information.