01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
SYSTEM DELTA 84 (SYD 84/MT) MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT MISSILE WARNING / MISSILE TRACKING EPOCH 3 and EPOCH 4, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
- Status
- Active
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026 4:00 PM GMT-0800
- Solicitation
- FA8810-RFI-26-SYD84-E3E4
- Updated
- Sep 10, 2026
- NAICS
- 541715
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
SYSTEM DELTA 84 (SYD 84/MT) MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT MISSILE WARNING / MISSILE TRACKING EPOCH 3 and EPOCH 4, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The scope includes delivery, integration, and operations of space vehicles, ground segment operations, and digital engineering integration for MEO Epochs 3 & 4, but detailed work will be defined in future orders.
The government intends to acquire individual or multiple elements of the system architecture for Epochs 3 & 4, including space vehicles, ground segment, and digital engineering integration.
Not disclosed in the notice.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | All vendors in good standing on SAM.gov may respond; small business size standard is 1,000 employees under NAICS 541715. | Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | This is a Request for Information only; no proposals are being sought or accepted at this time. | Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | Organizations must have at least a SECRET facility clearance, verified before data release. | Confirmed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND (SSC) System Delta 84 (SYD 84/MT) MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT MISSILE WARNING / MISSILE TRACKING EPOCH 3 and EPOCH 4 **UPDATE** 8 September 2026** The Government has made an update to the Response Date. The Updated Response Date is: 1 December 2026. The Inactive Policy will remain as "15 Days after Response Date." **UPDATE** 21 August 2026** The Government has made available via DoD SAFE transmissions the following documents to interested vendors (in good standing on SAM.GOV) who have contacted the Government POCs in this RFI: (CUI) MEO Epoch 3&4 Industry Day Briefing 07_22_2026 (CUI) Epoch 3&4 Market Research RFI CUI Industry Day Q&A Document 08_20_2026 (CUI) Instructions for the Release of Attachments to MEO Epoch 3&4 Market Research RFI 08_20_2026 Additionally, the Primary Point of Contact (Contracting Officer/Agreements Officer) has been updated, to Capt Kerry Kearschner, USAF. Email: kerry.kearschner@spaceforce.mil. The following companies were added to the list of entities/contractors supporting SSC/SYD 84 and its affiliated government organizations: The Tech7 Company and Galaxia If the respondent disagrees with the release of its RFI response to any of the aforementioned firms, the respondent must clearly state this restriction in the cover letter accompanying the RFI response. **END OF UPDATE** Description SSC requests industry feedback on a Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) layer Epochs 3 & 4 (E3&4) production feasibility that will support MWT Full Warfighting Capabilities (FWC). The government is seeking industry feedback to inform the MEO E3&4 acquisition strategy and technical approach. The MEO MWT architecture is being incrementally developed in capability-based deliveries called Epochs. Each Epoch is expected to include at least one competitive award and allows for insertion of new technology and innovative solutions in response to progressive or updated warfighter requirements to ultimately meet Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) capability needs. This RFI requests industry feedback and approaches to support delivering a MEO MWT E3&4 capability. The government encourages capability providers to offer responses for individual or multiple elements of the system architecture: Epochs 3 & 4 Space Vehicles (E3&4 SVs) - delivery, integration, and operations MEO Ground - ground segment with facilities and sites to operate the entire MEO MWT constellation with respect to Command and Control (C2) Digital Engineering Integration in alignment with Government Digital Engineering vision Contract Type The government is intending to use only Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type with an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement. Feedback on this approach is welcome. Small Business Consideration The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Participation from small and small disadvantaged businesses is encouraged. SSC's Small Business points of contact can be reached at smallbus@spaceforce.mil or by phone at (310) 653-1108. Small Business Opportunities The government would like to encourage small business participation in the performance of this effort and requests insight into how your company would incentivize Small Business participation. Provide an assessment of potential subcontracting opportunities. Do you have any recommendations to increase small business participation under this effort? Is there a more appropriate NAICS code to advertise this effort to maximize competition in industry? Instructions to Responders To receive the full RFI and additional supporting documentation, please send an email to the government POCs with the subject line “MEO Epochs 3 & 4 RFI – (company name)”. Include your organization’s pertinent information below: Submitter's Name and Parent Company Mailing Address/Facility: Street address, city, state, and nine-digit zip code Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone number and email address Prime or Sub Role If Prime, identify how your firm will meet requirements set forth in 10 U.S.C. §4022 (A, B, or C) If sub, identify what capacity your firm will support and potential prime partnership (if known) CUI information can/will only be sent to company POCs listed in the SAM.Gov database. To receive the classified information, please include in the initial contact a SIPR, JWICS or comparable email address where these documents can be sent. Requesting organizations must possess a facility clearance of at least SECRET, which will be verified prior to data release. The government is also willing to physically distribute content to requesting organizations (or divisions/sectors of organizations) without electronic classified means of communication once properly cleared by our security team and proper arrangements are made with our POCs below. Format For Response SSC will endeavor to respond to all requests in the order they are received. All email responses to this RFI must include the subject line “MEO Epochs 3 & 4 RFI – (company name)”. All responses to this RFI should be provided as instructed in the RFI. Contact the POCs identified below for more information. (U) Government Representatives: Mr. Jack Barnett – jack.barnett.5@spaceforce.mil Ms. Lorene Avendaño – lorene.avendano.ctr@spaceforce.mil Mr. Archie Daquioag - archie.daquioag.2.ctr@spaceforce.mil Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. The government encourages interested parties to submit the information requested for the applicable elements listed in the RFI by 31 October 2026 to the government points of contact listed. Please monitor SAM.Gov for further updates. DISCLAIMERS AND NOTES THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for (Prototype) Proposal (RPP/RFP) or a promise to issue an RPP/RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RPP/RFP. The government will acknowledge receipt of all submissions but is under no obligation to provide feedback or integrate respondents’ contributions. All information in response to this RFI marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. The government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable regulations. (U) SSC/SYD 84 and its affiliated government organizations have entered into contracts with the following entities: AirIn Technologies, Inc. Alpha 2, Inc. Alpha Omega Group (AoG) Altus LLC Amentum Services, Inc. (formerly CENTRA) Anduril Astrion Bryce Space & Technology, LLC Booz Allen Hamilton Custom Analysis LLC Emolbi, LLC Exigo ExoAnalytics Full Rev LLC GoLion Company Integrated Enterprise System Engineering Solutions (IESE) John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) KBR MMAX, Inc. MTSI Parsons Corporation PL Consulting, Inc. Qualis Corporation SAVI LLC Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Sigmatech, Inc. Space Systems Integration, LLC Space Engineering and Acquisition Systems (Space EA Systems) Stellar Solutions Strategic Analysis, Inc. Strategic Engineering Solutions, LLC Tecolote Research TEC Solutions, LLC The Aerospace Corporation The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA The MITRE Corporation The Stacia Group, LLC QuantiTech Services These companies support the government’s Space Force program office by performing technical reviews, systems engineering and integration analyses, cost estimation, and other advisory services. The government hereby notifies respondents that it will provide all responses to its support contractors for their services to the U.S. Space Force. If the respondent disagrees with the release of its RFI response to any of the aforementioned firms, the respondent must clearly state this restriction in the cover letter accompanying the RFI response. Foreign firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate in this acquisition at the prime contractor level; however, provided they are eligible to do business with the U.S. Government, they may be eligible to participate at the subcontractor level. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et seq.). Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 as soon as possible.
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $53.62M across 5 fiscal years.

| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | $1.14M | 2 | 1 |
| FY 2022 | $0 | 5 | 1 |
| FY 2023 | $823.9K | 2 | 2 |
| FY 2024 | $6.74M | 6 | 4 |
| FY 2025 | $44.91M | 39 | 13 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 15 broad matches are shown as supporting context.

| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA881024CB004 | STRATEGI CONSULTING, LLC | Aug 11, 2025 | FA8810 SPACE SENSING SSC/SNK | 541690 / AC13 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.90M | 7 |
| FA881021C0033 | ARCHAIUS LLC | Sep 15, 2021 | FA8810 SPACE SENSING SSC/SNK | 541990 / AC13 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $0 | 1 |
| FA251825F0007 | LINQUEST CORPORATION | Dec 4, 2025 | FA2518 USSF CFC SAIO | 541715 / AJ12 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $21.31M | 9 |
| FA254125CB085 | WECOSO, INC. | Jul 21, 2025 | FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK | 541715 / AC32 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.25M | 1 |
| FA864923P0990 | BRYANT ALLIANCE LLC | May 3, 2023 | FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL | 541715 / AC32 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $74.9K | 1 |
| FA255326CB001 | ANSYS GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES, LLC | Dec 22, 2025 | FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK | 541715 / AC34 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $12.39M | 1 |
| FA252126F0042 | INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION, INC. | Dec 17, 2025 | FA2521 45 CONS PK | 541715 / AR15 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $850.0K | 2 |
| FA880625FB012 | INFINITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC | Dec 11, 2025 | FA8806 BATTLE MNGMNT C3 SSC/BCK | 541715 / 7H20 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.00M | 6 |
| FA864924P1027 | RESCAN INC | Dec 4, 2025 | FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL | 541715 / AC32 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.25M | 4 |
| FA251825C0007 | MATRIX DESIGN GROUP, INC | Dec 3, 2025 | FA2518 USSF CFC SAIO | 541715 / R499 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $5.98M | 2 |
| FA882025FB004 | OMNI FED LLC | Nov 24, 2025 | FA8820 SUSTAINMENT SDACP SSC/PKL | 541715 / R499 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $300.0K | 3 |
| FA864925P0319 | MISSION PHOENIX, LLC | Nov 17, 2025 | FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL | 541715 / AC32 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.19M | 2 |
| FA254125CB105 | THE DCODE GROUP INC | Sep 30, 2025 | FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK | 541715 / AC32 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.90M | 1 |
| FA945323CX006 | TRUSTED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Sep 25, 2025 | FA9453 AFRL RVK | 541715 / AR12 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $749.0K | 3 |
| FA861225FB003 | BRAINGU LLC | Jul 24, 2025 | FA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3 | 541715 / AC13 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $2.33M | 5 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.

| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINQUEST CORPORATION UEI HQBRRJBLDQ37 · CAGE 3MZU6 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 9 | $21.31M | Dec 4, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via GSA eLibrary Official website |
| ANSYS GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES, LLC UEI XQLLG2X727C4 · CAGE 0LCT6 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $12.39M | Dec 22, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| MATRIX DESIGN GROUP, INC UEI GAJJG2JEJMN9 · CAGE 3A2C1 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 2 | $5.98M | Dec 3, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| BRAINGU LLC UEI WC8KMJW4PNG5 · CAGE 6H3P9 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 5 | $2.33M | Jul 24, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| STRATEGI CONSULTING, LLC UEI ZVWBX5B72CN2 · CAGE 5AUD0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 7 | $1.90M | Aug 11, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| THE DCODE GROUP INC UEI S5KMVJNNK2T4 · CAGE 82M30 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $1.90M | Sep 30, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| WECOSO, INC. UEI JMRJNYURJ9F6 · CAGE 7ERQ6 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $1.25M | Jul 21, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| RESCAN INC UEI FKF1NEJ91XL5 · CAGE 8H4C9 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 4 | $1.25M | Dec 4, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| MISSION PHOENIX, LLC UEI MSEEPA5JRLN4 · CAGE 42JN6 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 2 | $1.19M | Nov 17, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| INFINITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC UEI RL1KR4EN8EB3 · CAGE 4BQL9 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 6 | $1.00M | Dec 11, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION, INC. UEI C3QJD7VXG167 · CAGE 0A6B0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 2 | $850.0K | Dec 17, 2025 | GETWAB profile |
| TRUSTED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. UEI DWYDDUG3N571 · CAGE 85F59 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 3 | $749.0K | Sep 25, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| OMNI FED LLC UEI H5CNKFXTJ973 · CAGE 7UJJ0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 3 | $300.0K | Nov 24, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| BRYANT ALLIANCE LLC UEI D8GZZAT76DH1 · CAGE 809V6 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $74.9K | May 3, 2023 | GETWAB profile |
| ARCHAIUS LLC UEI PNRFWLS7DZN3 · CAGE 8CWP5 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $0 | Sep 15, 2021 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.

| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not available for competition | B | 14 | $22.46M | 41.9% |
| Full and open competition | A | 6 | $14.73M | 27.5% |
| Full and open after exclusion of sources | D | 32 | $10.45M | 19.5% |
| Not competed | C | 2 | $5.98M | 11.2% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
3 SAM.gov notice records were resolved into this procurement family. The chronology shows how the requirement was published and updated.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8810-RFI-26-SYD84-E3E4 SYSTEM DELTA 84 (SYD 84/MT) MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT MISSILE WARNING / MISSILE TRACKING EPOCH 3 and EPOCH 4, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) | Sources Sought | Jun 15, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 4:00 PM GMT-0700 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
| FA8810-RFI-26-SYD84-E3E4 SYSTEM DELTA 84 (SYD 84/MT) MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT MISSILE WARNING / MISSILE TRACKING EPOCH 3 and EPOCH 4, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) | Sources Sought | Aug 21, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 4:00 PM GMT-0700 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
| FA8810-RFI-26-SYD84-E3E4 Current Brief record SYSTEM DELTA 84 (SYD 84/MT) MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT MISSILE WARNING / MISSILE TRACKING EPOCH 3 and EPOCH 4, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) | Sources Sought | Sep 8, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 4:00 PM GMT-0800 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
2 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
No Set aside used
Unresolved requirement fields
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12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in Epochs 3 & 4 Space Vehicles, MEO Ground segment, Digital Engineering Integration.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: All vendors in good standing on SAM.gov may respond; small business size standard is 1,000 employees under NAICS 541715.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: The government intends to acquire individual or multiple elements of the system architecture for Epochs 3 & 4, including space vehicles, ground segment, and digital engineering integration.
- You can show credible past performance for FA8810 SPACE SENSING SSC/SNK or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with FA8810 SPACE SENSING SSC/SNK.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: All vendors in good standing on SAM.gov may respond; small business size standard is 1,000 employees under NAICS 541715.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.



