# Save the Date: Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa8807stratsatvko1

- Solicitation number: FA8807-STRATSAT-VKO1
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: No response deadline
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8807 Mil Comm and PNT Ssc/Cgk (FA8807)
- Place of performance: California
- County: Los Angeles County (FIPS 06037). https://abierto.us/counties/los-angeles-county-ca-06037
- First posted: December 12, 2025
- Last posted: December 12, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bbcd363f8a7f40c28908204af32c52f6/view

## Description

Dear Valued Industry Partner, Mark your calendars! We invite you to attend our Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off Scheduled for 08 January 2026 from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. PST. This session is to walk-through timelines for whitepaper request and Reverse Industry Day 1:1 Timelines. The purpose is to offer Industry the opportunity to showcase potential Strategic SATCOM prototypes for hosted or free-flyer use in multiple orbits through live demos and targeted pitches.

The Reverse Industry Day (RID) will take place on March 23-24 2026, at the SATShow Conference in Washington D.C. This unique opportunity allows industry partners to understand our challenges and needs directly. Join us for a panel discussion featuring: Dr. Todd Sriver (OSD A&S) Col AJ Ashby (SYD 88) Col Jeff Wiesler (MD 8) Col Ryan Rose (SYD 88) Chief Ronald Lerch (HQSF S2)

**Moderated by:** Mr. Jeffrey Hill (GovMilSpace)

**Key Dates to Remember:**

**Virtual Kick-Off Meeting:**

**January 08, 2026:**

09:00-09:30 AM PST RFI Release: Mid-January 2026 Request for Information (RFI)

**Submission Deadline:**

**Mid- February 2026 Reverse Industry Day Panel:** March 23, 2026 (SATShow Conference)

**One-on-One Meetings with Government Representatives:**

**March 23-24 2026 Register Now:**

**Virtual Kick Off Registration Deadline:**

**05 January 2026 Virtual Kick-off Meeting Registration:** https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/vy0rP1f13z Who Should Attend: Defense contractors and technology companies specializing in space, communications, and intelligence domains. Questions? Contact Captain Gerald Hills and Ms. Caroline Chewning at SYD88.SX.RID@spaceforce.mil

## Publications

- December 12, 2025: Special notice. Notice bbcd363f8a7f40c28908204af32c52f6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bbcd363f8a7f40c28908204af32c52f6/view

## Points of contact

- Tanya Arellano, tanya.arellano@spaceforce.mil
- Bryce Smyth, bryce.smyth@spaceforce.mil

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