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Industry Day: A Government-Industry Exchange on Construction Contracting - An Invitation for Industry Partners to Collaborate with the United States Space Force Operational Contracting Enterprise

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Response Deadline10/31/2026, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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The United States Space Force Operational Contracting Enterprise is hosting an Industry Day on September 14, 2026, in Colorado Springs and virtually to collaborate with general contractors on redefining construction procurement. The primary objective is to introduce and clarify the use of new, flexible authorities, specifically Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. section 2808a. This initiative utilizes a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) structure, which serves as a long-duration solicitation where specific requirements are posted over time as Areas of Interest. The government aims to move toward commercial speeds by leveraging industrialized construction, modularization, and innovative delivery methods, while maintaining adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, the Miller Act, and the Buy American Act. Under this framework, all awards must be structured as fixed-price other transactions, which bypass traditional FAR-based procurement bottlenecks and instead utilize tailored articles for disputes and terminations. The award process is phased, moving from initial white paper and pitch submittals to formal evaluations based on a menu of criteria including constructability, financial risk, and cybersecurity for facility-related control systems. Funding projections for FY27 through FY31 are significant, with approximately 5.6 billion dollars allocated for military construction and 3.3 billion dollars for facilities sustainment, repair, and modernization. Payments are milestone-based and contingent upon the verifiable completion of work that passes inspection and complies with commercial building codes and Unified Facilities Criteria.

General Info

US Space Force Industry Day on new OTA construction procurement and funding frameworks.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Air Force Space Command

NAICS

23 - Construction

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(6)

10 U.S.C. § 2808a Construction OTs Industry Guidance

PDF•19 pages•special-notice

Construction Copilot Procurement Vehicle Guide

PDF•1 page•other

Construction Industry Day SCO Presentation - 15 Sep

PDF•11 pages•industry-day

Industry Day: Government-Industry Exchange on Construction Contracting

PDF•industry-day

Innovation Hub Directions

PDF•other

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Timeline

2 updates

PostedAug 10

special-notice

Deadline changedSep 15

Response deadline changed from Aug 31, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026.

Notice updatedSep 18

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineOct 31

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/31/2026, 10:30:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Air Force Space Command

Contacts2 people available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Air Force Space Command

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Lt Col Hugh Williams

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Capt Abby Doorn

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Full Description

Industry teammates, the Senior Contracting Official (SCO) for Operational and Enterprise Space Contracting invites you to a pivotal event discussing the future of construction in the U.S. Space Force. We are creating a forum to hear industry concerns and clarify the purpose of these new authorities to move faster, not to limit competition or replace valuable tools like Multiple Award Construction Contracts (MACCs). We have been granted new, flexible authorities for construction contracting, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a, and we want to partner with you to redefine how we build for the future.

Join Us To:

Hear directly from the SCO on the commitment to a fair, transparent, and collaborative construction process.
Understand the New Authorities - A clear breakdown of what Construction OTAs are (and what they aren't), the 2808a authority, and how these tools fit into the broader acquisition landscape.
Teach Us - This is an opportunity for industry to educate the government on commercial construction best practices and innovative methods to go from concept to capability – faster.

Event Details:

Date: 14 September 2026
Time: 0900-1200 (General Session); 1300-1400 (One on One Sessions)
Location: Innovation Hub, 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO (Will also be presented on Microsoft Teams)

Who Should Attend?
This event is for members of the construction industry, specifically general contractors, to come together to discuss, the Department of the Air Force (USAF & USSF) contracting processes including the new authorities and how we can work better with industry partners to achieve a more efficient means of awarding projects. Limited to two personnel per company. Registration Form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/w3yV4dh0zp