ONHS Report: MultiSourcePNT_RFI

Request for Information: Multi-Source PNT UE

Solicitation ID: MultiSourcePNT_RFI_01

Agency: Space Force

Type: Presolicitation

Deadline: 2026-11-16T14:00:00 ET

Eligibility: Maybe (Info Requested)

Funding: N/A

Doc Type: RFI

Clearance: Maybe (Info Requested)

Program Manager: hanna.wardell@spaceforce.mil

Last Updated: 2026-09-29 16:03

Analyzed File: API_Description.txt

Eligibility Reasoning

Respondents must state their current Facility Clearance Level (FCL) (e.g., None, Secret, Top Secret) and classified safeguarding capabilities. Respondents should confirm their capacity to provide appropriately cleared personnel (Personnel Security Clearances - PCL) and facility infrastructure to support secure development, testing, and operations.

Note: This is an AI-generated summary...

Summary

[Analyzed from API Fallback] The U.S. Space Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for market research on industry capabilities for Multi-Source Position, Navigation, and Timing User Equipment (PNT UE). The goal is to enhance Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) resilience for the Joint Force in contested environments by developing user equipment that integrates diverse PNT sources (e.g., M-Code, commercial signals) via an onboard fusion engine. The RFI seeks information on solutions for both terrestrial and space-based platforms, specifying a requirement for a Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA). A major emphasis is placed on security, requiring respondents to demonstrate their capabilities and compliance regarding facility/personnel security clearances, cybersecurity standards (DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC), and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), including NDAA Section 889. Information gathered will inform future acquisition strategies and support analyses by the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC).

Overall Technical Areas

Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)Multi-Source PNT IntegrationResilient PNT SystemsNavigation Warfare (NAVWAR)GPS Signal ProcessingM-Code Signal IntegrationAnti-Jamming & Anti-SpoofingPNT in Denied EnvironmentsModular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)Onboard Data Fusion EnginesSatellite Navigation (SATNAV) ArchitecturePNT User Equipment DesignSpace Service Volume PNTSupply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)Force Design Systems Analysis

Probable LBNL Areas

CSAETAPSA

Focus Areas

Example Priorities:

Multi-Source PNT UE for Terrestrial Users on various military platforms
Space Service Volume Multi-Source PNT UE (various orbits)
Disadvantaged user
High value military assets
Small satellite users
Large satellite users

Specific Technical Skills:

Systems EngineeringPlatform IntegrationRF EngineeringHardware DesignEmbedded SystemsGPS/GNSS Receiver DesignSatellite CommunicationsInertial Navigation Systems (INS)AvionicsSystems Integration & Test

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization
Stijn (Stan) Wielandt	0.77	PSA \| Engineering \| Electronic Engineering · RF Engineering
Scott Beamer	0.76	CSA \| AMCR \| Computer Science · Hardware Design
Angelos Ioannou	0.76	CSA \| AMCR \| Computer Science · Embedded Systems
Eric Masanet	0.75	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Systems Engineering
Panagiotis Zarkos	0.75	PSA \| Engineering \| Electronic Engineering · GPS/GNSS Receiver Design
Sukhpreet Kaur	0.75	PSA \| Engineering \| Electronic Engineering · Avionics
Alexandre Bayen	0.74	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)
Han Lee	0.73	PSA \| Engineering \| Electronic Engineering · Systems Integration & Test
Stefan Lasiewski	0.73	CSA \| NERSC \| HPC Technology Department · Platform Integration
Bruce Nordman	0.72	ETA \| Building Tech. & Urban Sys. \| Bldg Technologies Dept · Satellite Communications

Example Priorities:

incorporates Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA) and an onboard fusion engine to integrate all available data at the user level.
adopt an open hybrid approach to SATNAV architecture that weighs inputs from diverse sources according to user need
continued Joint Force investment in Multi-Source PNT UE that utilizes both traditional and new PNT sources.
Signals supported (M-code, CA, commercial), etc

Specific Technical Skills:

Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)Data Fusion AlgorithmsKalman FilteringSignal ProcessingSoftware Defined Radio (SDR)Systems ArchitectureReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Firmware DevelopmentAPI DesignPNT Signal Integration

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization
Jason Lowe-Power	0.76	CSA \| SciData \| Data Science Applications · Systems Architecture
Cory Snavely	0.75	CSA \| NERSC \| HPC Technology Department · Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
Kameshwar Poolla	0.75	ETA \| ESDR \| Energy Storage & Dist Dpt · Kalman Filtering
Steven Hofmeyr	0.73	CSA \| AMCR \| Computer Science · Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Stijn (Stan) Wielandt	0.73	PSA \| Engineering \| Electronic Engineering · Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Sukhpreet Kaur	0.72	PSA \| Engineering \| Electronic Engineering · Firmware Development
Hannah Cohoon	0.72	CSA \| SciData \| Data Science Applications · API Design
Prabal Dutta	0.72	ETA \| Building Tech. & Urban Sys. \| Bldg Technologies Dept · Signal Processing
Emil Rofors	0.72	PSA \| NSD \| ANP · Data Fusion Algorithms
Victor Negut	0.72	PSA \| NSD \| ANP · PNT Signal Integration

Example Priorities:

depend on resilient, reliable, and precise position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data to execute combat operations.
adapt to evolving jamming and spoofing threats.
pursue a comprehensive navigation warfare (NAVWAR) strategy that emphasizes resilience, technology modernization, modularity, adaptability, and flexibility.
devise and execute a NAVWAR PACE (i.e., Primary / Alternate / Contingency / Emergency) Plan in degraded or denied environments.
strict adherence to Department of War (DoW) and Department of Defense (DoD) security, cybersecurity, and supply chain integrity standards.

Specific Technical Skills:

Anti-Jam TechniquesAnti-Spoofing AlgorithmsCybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC)Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)Information AssuranceCOMSEC/TRANSEC IntegrationThreat ModelingResilient Systems DesignElectromagnetic Warfare (EW)Cryptographic Systems

Potential PIs for this Area:

Name	Score	Organization
Thomas Hendrickson	0.75	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
Steven Hofmeyr	0.75	CSA \| AMCR \| Computer Science · Cryptographic Systems
Abdelilah Essiari	0.74	CSA \| SciData \| Data Science Applications · Cryptographic Systems
Jeetika Malik	0.74	ETA \| Building Tech. & Urban Sys. \| Bldg Technologies Dept · Resilient Systems Design
Tiffany Connors	0.73	CSA \| NERSC \| Data Center Department · Threat Modeling
Daniel Arnold	0.73	ETA \| ESDR \| Energy Storage & Dist Dpt · Anti-Spoofing Algorithms
Sean Peisert	0.73	CSA \| SciData \| Data Science Applications · Information Assurance
Dipak Ghosal	0.73	CSA \| ESNET \| Tech Adv and Engagement · Anti-Jam Techniques
Zhi Jackie Yao	0.73	CSA \| AMCR \| Applied Mathematics · Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)
Nica Campbell	0.72	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

Potential LBNL PIs (Overall)

Note on PI Matching: These suggestions are generated through an AI-driven semantic analysis of LBNL staff profiles.

Name	Score	Organization
Thomas Hendrickson	0.75	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
Cory Snavely	0.73	CSA \| NERSC \| HPC Technology Department · Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
Angelos Ioannou	0.73	CSA \| AMCR \| Computer Science · Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
Alexandre Bayen	0.72	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Resilient PNT Systems
Eric Masanet	0.72	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Force Design Systems Analysis
Panagiotis Zarkos	0.72	PSA \| Engineering \| Electronic Engineering · PNT User Equipment Design
Marta Gonzalez	0.72	ETA \| Energy Analysis \| Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Space Service Volume PNT
Dipak Ghosal	0.71	CSA \| ESNET \| Tech Adv and Engagement · Satellite Navigation (SATNAV) Architecture
Victor Negut	0.71	PSA \| NSD \| ANP · PNT in Denied Environments
Horst Simon	0.71	CSA \| Computing \| CSDO Divisional Office · M-Code Signal Integration

Fundamental Research Exemption (FRE)

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