SBIR / STTR #SF254-D1205

Technology Maturation for Commercial De-Orbit as a Service (DaaS) for pLEO Satellite Constellations

The Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force are seeking small business proposals for technology maturation to enable commercial De-Orbit as a Service (DaaS) for proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite constellations. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (DAF) - U.S. Space Force (USSF) - Space Development Agency (SDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; open to all qualified small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Technology maturation and prototyping for commercial De-Orbit as a Service (DaaS) for pLEO constellations - Includes development and validation of rendezvous and proximity operations - Universal capture mechanisms for satellite retrieval - Collision avoidance simulation tools - Satellite design recommendations for scalable, safe end-of-life disposal - Related SBIR topics include: - Secure decision support platforms for S&T and investment insights (SF254-D1201) - Secure multi-source data fusion environments for pLEO constellations (SF254-D1204) - Knowledge-guided test and evaluation frameworks for pLEO constellations (SF254-D1206) - Affordable midwave infrared (MWIR) sensors for missile tracking in LEO (SF254-D1207) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct-to-Phase-II (D2P2) SBIR: applicants must demonstrate prior Phase I-equivalent feasibility - Emphasis on dual-use (government and commercial) applications and commercialization potential - Solutions must support scalable, regulatory-compliant, and sustainable commercial DaaS operations - Proposals should address risk reduction, operational resilience, and space sustainability - Place of Performance: - Work will be performed for or delivered to the Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Space Development Agency - Focus on pLEO satellite constellations and related federal facilities

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for technology maturation to support commercial de-orbit services for persistent Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite constellations. The project aims to develop innovative solutions for de-orbiting satellite constellations in a cost-effective and reliable manner. Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline, and questions should be submitted before the question deadline. The solicitation is open and accepting proposals.

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