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FA2553-26-R-B001: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR)

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On July 30, 2026, the Space Systems Command/Operational Test and Training Infrastructure awarded a multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling of 981 million dollars for the National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology and Engineering - Space Test and Range Capability Development. This initiative, also known as NITE-STAR, is designed to provide essential support for space and ground-based engineering activities to improve test, evaluation, and training operations. The contract was awarded to fifteen different entities, including major aerospace and defense firms such as Lockheed Martin Space, Northrop Grumman, The Boeing Company, and BAE Systems, among others. While the work will be performed at various locations, the contracting activity is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. No funds were obligated at the time of the initial award.

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Space Systems Command awarded 15 firms $981 million for NITE-STAR space test capabilities.

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Department Of Defense → FA2553 Oprn Testing & Trg Infr Otti Pk

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927110 - Space Research and Technology

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2553 Oprn Testing & Trg Infr Otti Pk
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OfficePETERSON SFB, CO, 80914, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2553 Oprn Testing & Trg Infr Otti Pk
Office AddressPETERSON SFB, CO, 80914, USA
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On 30 July 2026, Amentum Technology Inc., Tullahoma, Tennessee (FA255326DB001); BAE Systems Inc., Broomfield, Colorado (FA255326DB002); CACI, Inc., Chantilly, Virginia (FA255326DB003); Firefly Aerospace, Leander, Texas (FA255326DB004); L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Palm Bay, Florida (FA255326DB005); Lockheed Martin Space, Littleton, Colorado (FA255326DB006); Northrup Grumman System Corporation, Dulles, Virgina (FA255326DB007); Pacific Crest Alliance, Colorado Springs, Colorado (FA255326DB008); Parsons Government Services, Inc., Centreville, Virginia (FA255326DB009); Redwire Space Missions LLC, Littleton, Colorado (FA255326DB010); Rocket Lab USA, Inc., Long Beach, California (FA255326DB011); Sierra Space Corporation, Louisville, Colorado (FA255326DB012); The Boeing Company, Colorado Springs, Colorado (FA255326DB013); Viasat, Inc., Carlsbad, California (FA255326DB014); York Space Systems, Denver, Colorado (FA255326DB015) were awarded a ceiling $981,000,000 multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology and Engineering - Space Test and Range Capability Development. This contract provides for support to space and ground-based engineering activities to enhance test, evaluation, and training operations and work will be performed at various locations. No funds are being obligated at time of award. The Space Systems Command/ Operational Test and Training Infrastructure, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the contracting activity.


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