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Advanced / Transformational Technology

NRO Set To Release BAA To Rapidly Take Advantage Of Commercial Capabilities

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, October 7th, 2021

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NRO Set To Release BAA To Rapidly Take Advantage Of Commercial Capabilities

Christopher Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office. Photo: NRO

ST. LOUIS—The U.S. agency that has spent its 60 years developing exquisite satellite systems to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for government needs said on Thursday it will shortly begin a new procurement effort designed to quickly assess and take advantage of commercial capabilities to meet needs and inform requirements. The Broad Agency Announcement Framework for Strategic Commercial Enhancements “is a flexible approach to an acquisition process that will allow us to evaluate, deliver and even integrate new and emerging…

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