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Space Cyber Experimentation and Demonstration Services

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Response Deadline10/12/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Space Cyber Experimentation and Demonstration Services subcontract supports Air Force Research Laboratory projects by performing cyber experimentation and on-orbit testing for prime contractors. The scope of work involves conducting ground-based system demonstrations and live on-orbit experiments to validate secure-by-design capabilities, utilizing telemetry analysis tools and ground station interfaces to measure performance against research and development benchmarks. The project requires the delivery of detailed demonstration and experimentation reports. Due to the nature of the work, personnel must hold US Citizenship and a Secret facility clearance. This opportunity is associated with NAICS code 541715 and is managed under the Department of Defense through the AFRL Rvk agency.

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Subcontract for AFRL cyber experimentation and on-orbit testing requiring US citizenship and clearance.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl RvkView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

0, NM, 87117, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA945326XA001.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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STAR-FISH CALL 017 - Secure By Design

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PostedAug 24

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Response DeadlineOct 12

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10/12/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Performs cyber experimentation and on-orbit testing for prime contractors on Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) projects. Conducts ground-based system demonstrations and live on-orbit experimentation to validate secure-by-design capabilities. Utilizes ground station interfaces and telemetry analysis tools to measure success against R&D benchmarks. Requires US Citizenship and Secret facility clearance. Delivers demonstration and experimentation reports.

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