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Closed ATM View - DST-RMS-0102

Strategic Partner for the Resilient Multi-Mission Space Star Shot Program

Contact Details

Jim Mitkas

Phone:
08 73897857

Email Address:
spacetenders@dst.defence.gov.au

ATM ID:

DST-RMS-0102

Agency:

Department of Defence - DSRG

Category:

25151700 - Satellites

Close Date & Time:

15-Jan-2021 1:00 pm (ACT Local Time)
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Publish Date:

5-Nov-2020

Location:

ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS, Overseas

ATM Type:

Expression of Interest

Multi Agency Access:

Panel Arrangement:

Multi-stage:

Description:

Defence is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for an experienced satellite mission integrator to enter into a strategic partnership with the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group to design and deliver exemplar small satellite missions for the Resilient Multi-Mission Space STaR (Science Technology and Research) Shot - a challenging, mission-oriented, research and development program building leap-ahead future exemplar space capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The RMS STaR Shot includes 5 Science and Technology (S&T) themes where research and development will be focused:
   a. 3 S&T Space Capability Themes
    i. Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR),
    ii. Non-geostationary satellite communications,
    iii. Space Domain Awareness (SDA),
b. 2 S&T Space Mission Themes
    i. Space autonomy, and
    ii. Resilient space systems and concepts

The RMS STaR Shot intends to design, manufacture, launch and operate at least 4 exemplar small satellite (up to 200 kg) missions over a 10 year program. Each mission may include a number of satellites, and each satellite will contain a number of payloads related to one or more of the S&T themes. The Strategic Partner is sought to fulfill the satellite integration requirements of the RMS STaR Shot research program, including design, manufacture, integration and support to operations, in collaboration with other program partners from Defence, the SmartSat CRC, industry, universities and international networks. The Strategic Partner will establish industry networks to support the program, and encourage the development of the Australian Space industry.

Other Instructions:

Full details are located in the RMS-0102 RMS Strategic Partner Call for Expressions of Interest, and two additional files containing Annexes:

Annex B - Example Strategic Partnership Agreement
Annex C - Respondents Declaration

Conditions for Participation:

NIL

Timeframe for Delivery:

5 - 10 year partnership

Address for Lodgement:

Tender responses are to be submitted electronically via the AusTender website www.tenders.gov.au using the 'Lodgement Page' link on this tender notification.

Contact Details

Jim Mitkas

Phone: 08 73897857

Email Address: spacetenders@dst.defence.gov.au