# SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA - CALL 014 Topic Area 2. Space Data Networking Experimentation Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa945321s0001call014 - Solicitation number: FA9453-21-S-0001-CALL-014 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA9453 AFRL RVK (FA9453) - NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) - Product or service code: AC33 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development - Place of performance: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico - County: Bernalillo County (FIPS 35001). https://abierto.us/counties/bernalillo-county-nm-35001 - City: Kirtland AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/kirtland-afb-nm-3536300 - First posted: August 27, 2024 - Last posted: June 11, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/94073b82005f49589415867f96c4b5d2/view ## Description **Amendment 6:** The Government uploaded a corrected version of Request for Proposal Letter with an updated submittal date and a corrected version of STARFISH Call 014 Announcement Overview with an updated submittal date. Additionally, the Goverment uploaded a Questions and Answers document for all remaining questions received in response to this call. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opporttunity are considered superceded as of this amendment. The most current questions and proposal due dates are seen herein and within the Request For Proposal Letter. **Amendment 5:** The Government uploaded Exhibit A - CDRLs and a revised version of Attachment 5 - Statement of Objectives to FA945321S0001 STAR-FISH announcement. Additionally, the Government uploaded a Questions and Answers document for all question received in response to this call. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all new attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opporttunity are considered superceded as of this amendment. The most current questions and proposal due dates are seen herein and within the Request For Proposal Letter. **Amendment 4:** The Government uploaded an additional attachment, entitled "(CUI) Attachment C - RAPID SDN NSO Specification.pdf" to FA945321S0001 STAR-FISH announcement. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all new attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opporttunity are considered superceded as of this amendment. The most current questions and proposal due dates are seen herein and within the Request For Proposal Letter. **Amendment 3:** The Government is re-opening this opportunity as a one-step call as outlined in the base FA945321S0001 STAR-FISH announcement. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review this requirement and all new attachments in its entirety. Prior versions of the opprotunity are considered superceded as of this amendment. The most current questions and proposal due dates are seen herein and within the Request For Proposal Letter. **Amendment 2:** The Government has decided to inactivate this opportunity while it assesses the program's direction. As a result, whitepapers are not being requested and questions will not be answered. The Government reserves the right to reactivate this post in the future, should it be determined in the Government's best interest. Should the Government reactivate this post in the future, response dates will be revised accordingly. **Amendment 1:** The Government has revised the Call and SOO attachments to be unrestricted. Technical Description Space Data Networking Experimentation RAPID is experimenting with a hybrid space architecture built from an ensemble of Department of Defense (DoD), allied and commercial satellite communication networks. The premise is that this approach introduces resilience by design and offers the ability to efficiently route data through space and terrestrial infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity, but it requires managing network complexity dynamically in time and space. Several critical challenges impose risk to the development of a future space data network (SDN), and these must be explored through experimentation. This exploration will provide options to current and future programs of record as systems evolve to meet future needs. Questions shall be submitted to the outlined Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than close of business 23 May 2025. Questions submitted via email shall include "STAR-FISH Call 014" in the subject line. Questions submitted after will not be answered. ## Publications - August 27, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 147d8fe1d5e84ae88076b4b78baca73b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/147d8fe1d5e84ae88076b4b78baca73b/view - August 27, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice c2a7103cda274a948270261da80259b9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c2a7103cda274a948270261da80259b9/view - August 27, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice ea5b3b02f6a1460dac7eb17061e5f0bc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ea5b3b02f6a1460dac7eb17061e5f0bc/view - September 4, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 2fec7491bd6a4fa78f62095a5b7a4ba4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2fec7491bd6a4fa78f62095a5b7a4ba4/view - September 4, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 31eab3eabd5b4ba5adb22882bfe4e2e2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/31eab3eabd5b4ba5adb22882bfe4e2e2/view - September 4, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 37e350cbbeaa4647978bc16c2460ca7c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/37e350cbbeaa4647978bc16c2460ca7c/view - May 5, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 97dd74b77714417d9f6f36b63b2be2d2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/97dd74b77714417d9f6f36b63b2be2d2/view - May 5, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice c24e4c3881d3445d94a8edd7c4d3184b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c24e4c3881d3445d94a8edd7c4d3184b/view - May 13, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice a133070ae3c14cd89b5cc1e1c5377b4b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a133070ae3c14cd89b5cc1e1c5377b4b/view - May 30, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 547a183afa0e4fa08225328615416e29. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/547a183afa0e4fa08225328615416e29/view - June 11, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 94073b82005f49589415867f96c4b5d2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/94073b82005f49589415867f96c4b5d2/view ## Points of contact - DeAnna R. Salazar, deanna.salazar@us.af.mil - Nathan McMillen, nathan.mcmillen.1@spaceforce.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa945321s0001call014.