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Space & Ground Systems Engineering (V&V and Troubleshooting)

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of the Air Force focuses on providing specialized systems engineering support for prime contractors working on Space Rapid Capabilities Office projects. The scope of work centers on the verification and validation of interface requirements, hardware integration and testing, and the execution of on-orbit troubleshooting for payloads on host vehicles. To ensure mission success, the contractor will utilize integration test beds and adhere to strict V&V standards. Key deliverables for this effort include comprehensive V&V reports, detailed integration test results, and anomaly resolution reports. The work is designated under NAICS code 541715 and is slated for performance in Dayton. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 4, 2026.

General Info

Air Force systems engineering support for Space Rapid Capabilities Office projects in Dayton.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Dayton, OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA254826RB008.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Post-delivery support of developed space and ground hardware and software

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PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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11/04/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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Provides systems engineering support for prime contractors on Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) projects. Performs verification and validation (V&V) of interface requirements, conducts hardware integration and testing, and performs on-orbit troubleshooting for payloads on host vehicles. Utilizes integration test beds and V&V standards. Delivers V&V reports, integration test results, and anomaly resolution reports.

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