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Space Testbeds & Laboratory Facilities

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Response Deadline09/14/2030, 07:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Space Testbeds and Laboratory Facilities, provides prime contractors on US Space Force and NRO SDN validation projects with access to specialized laboratories and testbeds. The scope of work focuses on delivering simulated space environments for mesh testing, risk reduction tools, and technical demonstrations using network emulators and space-to-ground simulation hardware compliant with ISO/IEC laboratory standards. The contractor is responsible for providing facility access, validated performance data, and detailed test reports. Managed by the Department of Defense under the Special Programs Director SMC SP, the contract is categorized under NAICS code 541380. The place of performance is located in El Segundo, California. The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2025, with a response deadline set for September 14, 2030.

General Info

Subcontract for US Space Force and NRO space testbeds and laboratory facilities in California.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8819 Special Programs Director Smc SpView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

El Segundo, CA, 90245, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8819-25-R-B006.

The full solicitation package (12 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Space-to-Space (S2S) Communication Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

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PostedDec 9

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Response DeadlineSep 14

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09/14/2030, 07:00:00 AM UTCin about 4 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8819 Special Programs Director Smc Sp

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Supplies access to and operation of specialized laboratories and testbeds for prime contractors on US Space Force and NRO SDN validation projects. Provides simulated space environments for mesh testing and tools for risk reduction and technical demonstrations. Utilizes space-to-ground simulation hardware and network emulators per ISO/IEC laboratory standards. Delivers test reports, validated performance data, and facility access.

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