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Space Electronic Systems Prototype Development

DEPT OF DEFENSE

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Place of performance: Washington, DC

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Posted: Oct 29, 2026
Responses due: Nov 6, 2026

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At a glance

This is a government contract opportunity posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE in the research and development in the physical category. Work is performed in Washington, DC.

Classification and identifiers

Industry (NAICS): Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
Product or service (PSC): Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Experimental Development (AR13)
Solicitation number: N00173-27-R-0001
Contracting office: NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

Who can apply

Work performed in Washington, DC

About this opportunity

This is a presolicitation notice issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101, Presolicitation notice, in preparation for the anticipated release of a Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice does not constitute an RFP, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bid. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is not requesting proposals at this time. NRL reserves the right to cancel this acquisition at any time. NRL anticipates issuing RFP No. N00173-27-R-0001, titled “Space Electronic Systems Prototype Development (SESPD) Phase III,” in the near future. This acquisition will be conducted through full and open competition in accordance with FAR Part 6, using competitive negotiated procedures under FAR Part 15. The solicitation will specify the source selection pr...