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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: National Space Test and training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR)

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FA2553-26-R-B001Federal

Response Deadline

03/31/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract pertains to the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) effort, which supports the Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and System Delta 81 (SYD 81) missions. These missions aim to provide space warfighters with interconnected, scalable, and distributed live/physical and synthetic/digital ranges to enable full-spectrum testing and training. This infrastructure is critical for developing, validating, and enhancing joint warfighting capabilities in contested space environments. The contract is structured as a Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) base vehicle under which contractors will design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain advanced space-based and ground-based systems to support U.S. Space Force operations. The presolicitation notice, issued by the Department of Defense, indicates an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) with a solicitation number FA2553-26-R-B001, expected to be released between late February and no later than March 31, 2026. The acquisition will be conducted as a full and open competition under NAICS code 541715, with no set-asides applied. Interested parties are informed that proposals are not currently being accepted in response to this notice. The office responsible for the contract is based at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, and contact points are provided for further inquiries. This effort is fundamental to advancing space test and training capabilities crucial for future space operational readiness.

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Contract supports space warfighter training, testing infrastructure with IDIQ for space-based system development.

Agency

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

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

CO

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NONE

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PostedFeb 27

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineMar 31

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03/31/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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

Contacts2 people available

OfficePETERSON SFB, CO, 80914, USA

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PETERSON SFB, CO, 80914, USA

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The Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and System Delta 81 (SYD 81) mission is to provide space warfighters interconnected, scalable, and distributed live/physical and synthetic/digital ranges for full-spectrum test and training. This infrastructure enables the development, validation, and sharpening of joint warfighting solutions to prevail in contested and operationally challenging space environments.

The National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) base contract vehicle will be used to support U.S. Space Force (USSF) OTTI and SYD 81 by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. A draft RFP was issued 5 September 2025 under notice ID “DRAFT_FA2553-25-R-B002.”

IAW FAR 5.101, this pre-solicitation notice provides notification of the Government's intent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) no earlier than 15 days from the date of this notice and no later than 31 March 2026 utilizing full and open competition (unrestricted). All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the solicitation which will be considered by the agency. However, proposals are not being requested, nor will they be accepted, in response to this announcement.

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