TrustPoint Secures $3.8M in SpaceWERX Direct-to-Phase II Contracts

TrustPoint has been awarded two Direct-to-Phase II contracts by SpaceWERX, valued at a combined $3.8 million. These contracts are aimed at advancing the company's GPS-independent ground control segment and developing an advanced position, navigation, and timing (PNT) security application to address critical challenges within the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Air Force Research Laboratory and SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a unique division within AFWERX, have collaborated to expedite the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) processes. Their efforts include accelerating proposal-to-award timelines, broadening opportunities for small businesses, and reducing bureaucratic hurdles through ongoing improvements in contract execution.

In 2018, the DAF launched the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program to widen the scope of innovations funded by the DAF. Now, TrustPoint is set to develop and deliver cutting-edge capabilities that will enhance the national defense of the United States.

"The U.S. Space Force has been vocal about the criticality of GNSS solutions and their current vulnerabilities," said Chris DeMay, Founder and Chief Operating Officer at TrustPoint. "The AltPNT Challenge is a meaningful demonstration of their commitment to investing in innovative commercial PNT solutions like ours. TrustPoint is thrilled to advance our valuable capabilities through multiple contracts with this tremendous customer."

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