PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: National Space Test and training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR)

SOL #: FA2553-26-R-B001Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK

PETERSON SFB, CO, 80914, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research (AR12)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e835006f61594e6b86cdc50a060cff69/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 2, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 31, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 U.S. Space Force (USSF) has issued a presolicitation notice for the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. This effort supports the USSF's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and System Delta 81 (SYD 81) missions. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated to be released no earlier than March 12, 2026, and no later than March 31, 2026.

Scope of Work

The NITE-STAR IDIQ will be used to design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain advanced space-based and ground-based systems. This infrastructure is critical for providing space warfighters with interconnected, scalable, and distributed live/physical and synthetic/digital ranges for full-spectrum test and training, enabling the development and validation of joint warfighting solutions in contested space environments.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
Competition: Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted)
Product/Service Code: AR12 (Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research)
Notice Type: Presolicitation
Published Date: February 25, 2026
Draft RFP Issued: September 5, 2025 (under notice ID "DRAFT_FA2553-25-R-B002")
RFP Release Window: No earlier than March 12, 2026, and no later than March 31, 2026
Response Date (for anticipated RFP): March 31, 2026

Evaluation

This is a presolicitation notice; therefore, proposals are not being requested or accepted at this time. Once the RFP is issued, all responsible sources may submit a proposal for agency consideration.

Additional Notes

This notice serves as notification of the Government's intent to issue an RFP. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official RFP release.