Secure Satellite Integration & Testing Environment

The contract requires the provision of secure facilities dedicated to the integration, testing, and operational support of satellite systems, with emphasis on maintaining classified environmental controls and managing communications security. The work must be performed at a designated location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with all activities adhering to stringent security protocols for handling COMSEC materials and safeguarding sensitive defense-related technologies. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division, and aligns with NAICS code 541310 for scientific research and development services. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of August 10, 2026, with no set-aside provisions specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified subcontractors regardless of size or status. The facility must be fully equipped to support end-to-end satellite system lifecycle activities in a secure, accredited environment capable of accommodating classified work without compromise. Performance expectations include continuous compliance with federal security standards, secure data handling procedures, and the ability to support classified mission operations as required by the Air Force.