Secure-by-Design Space Vehicle - CALL 017

FA9453-21-S-0001
Air Force Research Laboratory/Space Vehicle Directorate

ANNOUNCEMENT OVERVIEW

CALL 017, Topic Area 1. Space Technology Advanced Research - Fast-tracking Innovative Software and Hardware (STAR-FISH)
DATE: 24 August 2026
NAICS Code: The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Phillips Research Site
ARA Title: Secure by Design Space Vehicle (STAR-FISH), Announcement, procurement for experimentation of spaceflight and space-related signal, energy, and transportation technologies.
ARA Number: FA9453-21-S-0001
CALL Type: Two-Step Process, initial announcement
a. CALL Title: Secure by Design Space Vehicle
b. CALL Number: 017
White Papers and/or Proposal Due Date and Time: The Government is requesting White Papers at this time for the Topic Area identified above. White Papers addressing any other technology area identified in the basic Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) will not be accepted at this time unless a CALL for that specific area is posted. White Papers or proposals received after the due dates and times shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.2151(c)(3). It should be noted that this installation observes strict security procedures to enter the facility. These security procedures are NOT considered an interruption of normal Government processes, and white papers or proposals received after the stated date and time in the CALL as a result of security delays will be considered “late.” Furthermore, if offerors utilize commercial carriers in the delivery of white papers or proposals, they may not honor time-of-day delivery guarantees on military installations. Early submission is encouraged.

Brief CALL Summary: See Attachment 3, Statement of Objective (SOO) Submission: Two-Step Process
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First Step: The due date and time for White Papers submitted in response to this CALL is no later than (NLT) 13 November 2026, 1600 (Mountain Standard Time (MST). Question & Answer Session Online – 09:00 AM on 22 October 2026 White Papers must be prepared using the provided Template, saved as a PDF and submitted via DoD Safe, (https://safe.apps.mil/) NLT 13 November 2026, 1600 (Mountain Standard Time (MST).
In order to submit the White Papers, please contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Gabriel