S.Amdt. 6125

SA 6125, submitted by Mr. Sullivan, aims to add a new section to the bill regarding the acquisition of space-based tactical data capability.

The purpose of this amendment is to ensure robust competition in the space industrial base, which Congress finds is essential for United States space superiority and the ability of the Space Force to provide mission-critical systems.

To achieve this, the amendment adds requirements for agency heads to:

• Use procedures that maximize competition in space acquisitions.
• Procure mission-critical national security space-based systems that deliver tactical data through open competition between multiple vendors.
• Ensure vendor products follow standards that maximize interoperability and resilience with Department of Defense systems.
• Procure launch services using the fastest and most efficient contracts, such as commercial delivery-in-orbit agreements.