Save the Date: Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off FA8807-STRATSAT-VKO1
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AI-generated · Dec 13, 2025Provide input through an upcoming Request for Information (RFI) and participate in a Reverse Industry Day focused on Strategic SATCOM. The effort seeks industry-developed prototypes for strategic SATCOM that can be used in hosted or free-flyer configurations across multiple orbits, demonstrated via live demos and targeted pitches. The process includes a virtual kickoff to review timelines for the whitepaper RFI and RID, followed by the Reverse Industry Day panel at the SATShow Conference in Washington, D.C., and one-on-one meetings with government representatives.
Ideal participants are defense contractors and technology companies in space, communications, and intelligence. To participate, attend the virtual kickoff, engage with the RFI when released, and submit whitepapers within the RFI response window, followed by the RID event and opportunities for direct discussions with government personnel.
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
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