Kill-web Operations Sustainment & Maintenance Of SDA (Space Domain Awareness) Systems (KOSMOSS) #2
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, under FA8820 SUSTAINMENT SDACP SSC/PKL, has issued a Sources Sought Announcement (RFI #2) for Kill-web Operations Sustainment & Maintenance Of SDA (Space Domain Awareness) Systems (KOSMOSS). This RFI seeks industry capabilities for the development, maintenance, sustainment, and modernization of integrated Mission Delta 2 (MD 2) and Mission Delta 3 (MD 3) capabilities, focusing on "Kill Webs" and Space Domain Awareness. Responses are due April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI builds on a previous RFI and seeks a holistic approach to support MD 2 and MD 3. Key areas of interest include:
- Strategic Pillars: Space electromagnetic warfare systems (MD 3), and System engineering/integration (MD 2 & MD 3).
- Common Supporting Functions: Cyber hygiene, testing support, training support, configuration management (CM), data management (DM), media archive management, and contractor logistics systems management.
- Additional Areas: Depot sustainment support and engineering, DevSecOps and its support functions, and preferred contract types.
- The effort involves classified information ranging from unclassified to Top Secret SCI. An agile approach for rapid capability release is expected.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI #2)
- Duration: Not specified, but for future contract award(s).
- Set-Aside: None specified, but small and small disadvantaged businesses are highly encouraged to respond, as the government is considering a small business vendor pool for common supporting functions. Teaming/partnering is also encouraged.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 23:00 UTC.
- Published: March 31, 2026.
Information Requested
Respondents are asked to provide detailed information on their experience and interest in:
- Specific strategic pillars (Electromagnetic warfare, System Engineering & Integration) and preferred role (prime/sub).
- System Engineering and Integration (SE&I), including program integrator experience, integration processes, DoDAF, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Space Electromagnetic Warfare Tactical Operations Center (SEWTOC) support and modernization of EW systems.
- Common supporting functions (cyber hygiene, testing, training, CM, DM, media archive).
- Contractor Logistics Systems (CLS), demand planning, and inventory management.
- Depot sustainment support and associated sustaining engineering for specified strategic pillars, including data-driven sustainment and RAM metrics.
- Agile DevSecOps processes, pipelines, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) concepts.
- Preferred contract types and experience with incentive fees tied to RAM metrics.
- Classified program experience, Facility Clearance Level (FCL), and personnel security clearances.
- Suggested NAICS codes.
Additional Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The requirement involves data subject to export control (ITAR/EAR). Interested parties must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registry with a CAGE code. Submissions require both a PDF (max 10 pages) and completion of an online Microsoft Forms Link (https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Sp9trm1bxk). Proprietary materials must be coordinated.