Mr. Steve Nixon, the President of the SmallSat Alliance, has forwarded this message to members of his organization, supporters and industry enthusiasts…
“One of the key elements of the Hybrid Space Architecture is the increased U.S. Government use of commercial data products and services. In order for this to happen, the U.S. Government must establish low friction contractual mechanisms to better reach commercial space companies.
“The United States Space Force Space Systems Command Commercial Satellite Communications Office could be the best office we currently have to establish commercial contracts, not just for communications, but for other types of commercial space products and services, including weather, alternate Precision Navigation and Timing, space domain awareness, and possibly remote sensing. This office has recently put out a draft RFP and an RFI seeking comment from the community on commercial proliferated LEO services. The response date is October 6, 2021.“
Check out this SSC CSCP Draft RFP link for more info and the opportunity to register: