# NRL Seeks Space Electronics Bids

The Naval Research Laboratory is soliciting proposals for SESPD III, a full-and-open, five-year IDIQ with a potential value of $130 million for spacecraft and airborne electronics research, prototyping, testing, launch support, and mission operations. Proposals are due December 28, 2026—46 days from November 12—and task orders could range from $10,000 to $50 million, with a $1 million minimum order. The solicitation also identifies a 40-mile facility-proximity requirement and potential top secret/SCI clearance needs, which may affect bidder eligibility and teaming plans.

- **Why this matters:** The competition offers a follow-on opportunity in defense space electronics, with task-order sizes that may suit both prime contractors and specialized firms.
- Companies should assess whether they can satisfy the stated facility-proximity requirement and any applicable clearance needs before committing bid resources.
- Prospective bidders should plan around the December 28, 2026 proposal deadline and evaluate how the $1 million minimum order and broad task-order range fit their delivery and pricing strategies.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
- U.S. Navy (Navy)

### Vendors
- Peraton (awardee of the predecessor SESPD II contract)
- Riptide Technology (awardee)
- Space Ground System Solutions (awardee)
- Applied Research Associates (awardee)

### Sources
- [NRL Seeks Bids for $130M Follow-On Space Electronics IDIQ](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/nrl-130m-space-electronic-systems-prototype-idiq) - GovCon Wire