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Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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FA2553-25-S-C001Federal

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The United States Space Force Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) is seeking innovative commercial capabilities and technological advancements through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under DFARS 212.70. Solicitation FA2553-25-S-C001, managed by Space Systems Command in Colorado Springs, focuses on research and development within physical, engineering, and life sciences. The effort is structured around specific Areas of Interest (AOIs), including the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Range Control System Enhancements (AOI 02) and Distributed Synthetic Training Environment Evolution and Prototyping (AOI 03). Key technical objectives include augmenting range control software for orbital command and control, data fusion of terrestrial sensors, and enabling cloud hosting for distributed training within Linux RHEL8 OpenStack environments. The acquisition process follows a three-phase approach: Phase I involves the submission of a two-page white paper and a five-slide PowerPoint briefing; Phase II consists of a virtual pitch session; and Phase III requires a full technical, statement of work, and price proposal. Awards are determined via a trade-off process based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and price. Large business offerors must provide a compliant small business subcontracting plan, and all offerors must submit an organizational conflict of interest analysis. Participation is restricted to domestic firms, and entities currently providing A&AS, SETA, SE&I, or FFRDC support to OTTI are disqualified. The solicitation remains open with a response deadline of December 9, 2029, and is governed by the most recent updates in Amendment 0003.

General Info

US Space Force seeks commercial R&D for range control and synthetic training environments.

Agency

N/A

Contract Value

$1,482,544.32

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO, 80914, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amendment 0002

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OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amendment 0003

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OTTI CSO AOI 02 - Questions and Answers

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OTTI CSO AOI 02 Questions & Answers Rev. 01

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OTTI CSO AOI 03 Questions and Answers

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Amendment 0003: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0003. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO.



AOI 02 Q&As Rev 01: Please see the attached OTTI CSO AOI 02 Questions_Answers_Rev01 document for AOI 02: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Range Control System Enhancements. This updated document provides an additional question and answer (AOI 02 - Q10).



AOI 03 Q&As: Please see the attached OTTI CSO AOI 03 Questions_Answers document for AOI 03: Distributed Synthetic Training Environment Evolution & Prototyping.



AOI 02 Q&As: Please see the attached OTTI CSO AOI 02 Questions_Answers document for AOI 02: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Range Control System Enhancements.



Amendment 0002: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0002. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO.



Amendment 0001: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0001. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO.



The United States Space Force (USSF) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) is seeking innovative capabilities, solutions, and technological advancements. The OTTI Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is being issued in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 212.70. OTTI is requesting submissions from interested Offerors in response to the specific Areas of Interest (AOI) identified in the OTTI CSO. Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 for all information.

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