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    Home » Military » U.S. Space Force’s R2C2 Program Accelerates with $1 Billion Small-Business Contract
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    U.S. Space Force’s R2C2 Program Accelerates with $1 Billion Small-Business Contract

    Benjamin AndersonBy Benjamin AndersonJune 8, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    In a groundbreaking move aimed at accelerating critical space technologies, the U.S. Space Force's Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) has awarded a $1 billion Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to 20 small businesses for the development of ground-systems software. The contract, part of the Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) program, marks a significant shift towards next-generation ground systems built on commercial cloud architecture.

    “The Space Force is seeking an end-to-end satellite operations ground system with the capability to fly dynamic space operations missions,” stated the Space RCO in a recent announcement. This system envisions military space assets being able to maneuver and redeploy in response to threats, enhancing national security.

    Structured as a small-business set-aside, the contract aims to level the playing field, encouraging participation from smaller companies. The R2C2 program seeks to develop a ground system that allows Space Force operators to reposition satellites or conduct other operations in a more agile manner.

    The Space RCO's strategy involves acquiring software systems in incremental phases, described as “bite-sized” pieces. This approach allows for rapid development cycles and updates, aligning with Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Frank Calvelli's vision of breaking down monolithic ground system developments into more manageable components.

    With the first task orders expected to be awarded in the coming months, the R2C2 program is poised to transform satellite operations, enhancing the Space Force's capabilities in responding to evolving challenges in space.

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