Request for Information - Project 505, Optical Ground Station for SDA

The U.S. Government is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry input on the technical maturation, lifecycle support, and sustainment of Project 505 – an Optical Ground Station (OGS) intended for Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The solicitation seeks expertise and recommendations on hardware, software, and operational concepts that will enable the OGS to meet SDA requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses by the specified deadline, after which the agency will evaluate the feedback to shape future acquisition planning. • Scope: Technical input on design, integration, and sustainment of an optical ground‑station system for space surveillance. • Location: Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico (ZIP 87117). • Deadline: Responses due 15 August 2026, 18:00 EST. • Primary contact: Peter Nicasio (Space Force). • No award or contract value is indicated at this RFI stage; the response will inform future procurement.