Industry Day Announcement for the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) Joint Hub Variant

Industry Day Announcement

Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) Joint Hub Variant (JHV)

Purpose

Space Systems Command (SSC), on behalf of the Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (SCPNT) Portfolio Acquisition Executive at Lost Angeles Air Force Base, CA, is conducting market research to assess industry capability to develop, produce, and field an Enterprise Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) Joint Hub Variant (JHV) ground hub in support of worldwide military operations.

This Industry Day serves as a follow‑on engagement to the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) Joint Hub Variant Request for Information (RFI) posted on 23 March 2026 and will inform the Government’s acquisition strategy and technical requirements. Initial fielding is anticipated to begin in the 2029 timeframe.

Disclaimer

This announcement is issued for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents. The Government is not accepting unsolicited proposals at this time, and this notice does not represent a promise of a future solicitation.

Industry Day Objectives

The Government intends to:

• Provide an overview of the PTW JHV acquisition approach
• Share an initial set of technical requirements via a Bidders Library
• Obtain industry feedback on requirements and acquisition strategy

Event Information

Location:
KBR MSEIT Facility
300 N. PCH, Suite 2000
El Segundo, CA 90245

Schedule:
Tuesday, 02 June 2026

• 0830–1200 PT: Government Presentation
• 1300–1700 PT: Industry One‑on‑One Sessions

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

• 0830–1700 PT: Industry One‑on‑One Sessions

Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Dress Code: Business Casual

Attendance Eligibility

Attendance is limited to U.S. Citizens only due to the presentation of sensitive information. Foreign Nationals are not authorized to attend.

The Government invites participation from:

• Industry partners capable of producing a PTW JHV
• Companies able to execute a prime contract supporting USSF PTW JHV requirements

Each company is limited to three (3) attendees. This limitation applies to all sessions.

All attendees must present proof of U.S. citizenship (certified birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, or naturalization certificate). Failure to provide proof will result in denial of entry.

Registration

Registration Deadline: 1600 PT, Tuesday, 26 May 2026

To register, either:

• Complete registration via the Industry Day Registration Link

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/3b36jPNS2Y

• Or e-mail the Contracting Officer, Scott Lucas, and courtesy copy the Contract Specialists, Heather Ayres and William Chan, with the subject line
  “PTW JHV Industry Day Registration.” E-mail addresses for these individuals are provided in this announcement under “Points of Contact.”

Include:

• Full name
• Company
• E-mail Address
• Citizenship

Due to space limitations, only registrations for the first 120 attendees will be processed. Approved attendees will receive a welcome package via email approximately one week prior to the event.

One‑on‑One Sessions

Each prospective qualified prime contractor team, which may include sub-contractors, may request one 60‑minute one‑on‑one session with the Government.

One‑on‑One Request Deadline: 1600 PT, Tuesday, 26 May 2026

To request a session, e-mail the Contracting Officer, Scott Lucas, and courtesy copy the Contract Specialists, Heather Ayres and William Chan, with the subject line
“PTW JHV Industry Day One‑on‑One Request.” E-mail addresses for these individuals are provided in this announcement under “Points of Contact.”

Include:

• Company name(s)
• Company point of contact(s)
• Full names and citizenship of all attendees

During the session, companies may discuss their PTW JHV RFI response (if applicable), Government acquisition strategy, and related technical requirements. The Government will confirm one‑on‑one participation by Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Additional Information

• In‑person attendance is required; virtual participation will not be accommodated
• Registration is free
• Refreshments and lunch will not be provided

The Government is hereby providing notice of participation from its Federal Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I), and Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractors during the Industry Day briefings.  Specifically, The Aerospace Corporation, KBR, SAIC, Tecolote Research Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton, MCR, and Figueroa and Associates contractors will be present during Industry Day and one-on-one sessions.  Please contact the Government points of contact below to express any concerns with these contractors.

Points of Contact

• Scott Lucas, Contracting Officer – scott.lucas.1@spaceforce.mil
• Heather Ayres, Contract Specialist – heather.ayres@spaceforce.mil
• William Chan, Contract Specialist – william.chan.5@spaceforce.mil

All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Scott Lucas, at scott.lucas.1@spaceforce.mil, with a courtesy copy to the Contract Specialists, Ms. Heather Ayres at heather.ayres@spaceforce.mil and Mr. William Chan at william.chan.5@spaceforce.mil.