SBIR / STTR #12756

Navy Solicits Hardware for Inter-Satellite Communication in Commercial Constellations

The United States Navy is seeking proposals for a hardware solution to enable inter-satellite communication (ISC) within commercial satellite constellations for government satellites. - Government Buyer: - United States Navy (Department of Defense) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Hardware solution for direct inter-satellite communication - To be installed on government satellites - No part numbers or quantities specified - Key Requirements: - Enable satellites to directly share tracking data and information - Seamless target handoff and improved tracking accuracy/persistence - Faster, more accurate correlation of target data - Enhanced tracking for maneuvering targets and in challenging environments - Dynamic, responsive inter-satellite networks with rapid information sharing - Measurement of data transfer latency, throughput, link stability, and reliability - Efficient routing protocols and improved tracking accuracy over traditional methods - Continuous coverage and simultaneous tracking of multiple targets - Contractors must be U.S. owned/operated, free of foreign influence, and able to obtain/maintain secret-level facility and personnel security clearances - Notable Considerations: - Work may become classified in advanced phases - No administrative or procedural requirements highlighted

Description

The Navy seeks a hardware solution to be installed on Government satellites that enables inter-satellite communication within commercial satellite constellations. This solution aims to allow satellites to directly share tracking data and other information, improving the tracking of open ocean targets by reducing latency and inefficiencies associated with current ground station handoffs. The solution must enable seamless target handoff, enhanced tracking accuracy and persistence, faster data correlation, and establish a dynamic inter-satellite linked network. It must also measure data transfer latency, throughput capacity, link stability, routing efficiency, and improve tracking accuracy compared to traditional methods. The work may become classified, requiring contractors to meet specific security and ownership requirements.

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