C2 software applications (that utilize SCN, other antenna networks, and/or include automation algorithms

Command and Control of Satellites/Constellation and User Interface (GUI) Software (that highlight automation & warfighting focus)

Instructions

Each whitepaper should be no more than 2 pages per topic 12 pt font times new Times New Roman (excluding optional cover page) and should address the following:

1. Company Overview

• Company name, point of contact, and size (small/large business designation)
• Relevant experience or background supporting national security missions or similar challenges

2. Capability Alignment

• Identify which capability area(s) you are responding to
• Describe the value your company brings to addressing the challenge(s)
• Highlight innovative approaches, existing technologies, or differentiators

3. Technical Contribution

• Briefly outline how your company anticipates contributing to the overall solution, including partnerships, integration opportunities, or areas of technical leadership
• Identify any anticipated needs or assumptions (e.g., GFI, data access, teaming)

4. Optional: Attachments

• 1-page capability statement (optional)
• Diagrams or visual aids to support understanding (optional)

5. Capability Description

• C2 software applications (that utilize SCN, other antenna networks, and/or include automation algorithms
  • Describe your current/previous experience in providing the following capabilities (noting which Space Vehicle (SV) you worked with):
  • Orbital analysis software (SV position determination based on tracking data, optimal SV burns for station keeping or orbit changing, and visibility windows for SV to ground locations)
  • Scheduling software (Scheduling supports across a variety of antenna networks at a mission level based on priorities and time line restrictions, past or current scheduling interfaces to other antenna networks schedulers)
  • Antenna interfacing (Previous or current antenna networks names, Interfacing formats)
  • SV commanding (SV Buses / payloads protocols that you have developed commanding protocols for)
  • Telemetry processing (SV Buses / payloads telemetry protocols that you have developed software to read)
• Command and Control of Satellites/Constellation and User Interface (GUI) Software (that highlight automation & warfighting focus)
  • Describe your current/previous SW product line focused on Command and Control (C2) of Satellites and/or Constellation of Satellites.
  • Describe the primary mission of the satellite constellation (e.g., commercial vs military). Describe the constellation’s orbit regime.
  • Describe the C2 SW primary functions to command/control of the satellites and constellation.
  • Describe C2 functionalities provided to the C2 satellite operators and analysts.
  • Describe the C2 User Interface and the Human Machine Interface (HMI). How are Alarms, Warnings, Events conveyed to the C2 Operators/Analysts?
  • Describe any automated capabilities implemented on your C2 SW product line.
  • Does your C2 SW support the Space Warfighting mission area? If yes, briefly describe its role and responsibilities and the Space Warfighting mission area supported.

Disclaimers

Submission of a whitepaper does not guarantee a 1:1 session, future contract opportunity, or further engagement. Please do not include proprietary or classified information. Participation is voluntary and at the vendor’s discretion. Whitepapers must be submitted no later than Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1200 PT using the whitepaper submission form: Whitepaper Submissions Closed

Late submissions may be considered on a case-by-case basis but will not be guaranteed a review prior to the event. For questions, contact Lt Keenan Sweeney, keenan.sweeney.1@spaceforce.mil and/or Ms. Cynthia Castellon, cynthia.castellon@spaceforce.mil.

Companies are advised that data and information submitted to the Government for the ESS Reverse Industry Days may be released to non-Government advisors for review and analysis. The non-Government advisor support will be provided by Aerospace Corporation. If a company has any objections to a non-Government advisor having access to its data or information, the company shall notify the Government immediately and provide grounds and justifications for its objection to Lt Keenan Sweeney, keenan.sweeney.1@spaceforce.mil

If selected for a 1:1, local companies are permitted to meet in-person on 26 June 2025. Please note, 1:1 notices will be sent 23 June 2025. It is important to note, whether you are local or you are not local to the El Segundo, California area, you will not be aware if you have been selected for a meeting and/or the meeting date and time will not be provided until this date.

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PT

During this virtual event, the Government team shared additional details about the ESS Virtual Reverse Industry Day – Whitepaper Submission Request.

Thank you to everyone who attended the ESS Virtual Reverse Industry Day Briefing Event. We hope you learned more about the ESS Virtual Reverse Industry Day – Whitepaper Submissions and are able to provide a solid submission.