The Air Force issued a revised draft request for proposals for the Transformational Communications Satellite (TSAT) program last month. In a Dec. 23 announcement, the service said it will close the existing program solicitation without awarding a contract. The service said it will host an industry day on Jan. 16 to discuss the draft RFP and acquisition strategy. A final RFP is expected in June. Last month, chief Pentagon arms buyer John Young instructed the Air Force to move ahead…
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