SBIRS OS Exception to Fair Opportunity
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 the DEPT OF DEFENSE, has published a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for the SBIRS OS program. This notice indicates a planned direct award, as detailed in the attached redacted justification document. The opportunity is categorized under Program Management/Support Services (R408) and is associated with the FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO office in Denver, CO.
Opportunity Details
- Type: Justification (Exception to Fair Opportunity)
- Purpose: To inform the public of a planned direct award for the SBIRS OS program, as outlined in the attached redacted justification.
- Product/Service Code: R408 - Program Management/Support Services
- Place of Performance: Denver, CO, United States
- Published Date: June 1, 2026
Contract & Timeline
- Set-Aside: Not specified (not applicable for an exception to fair opportunity/direct award)
- Response Due: Not applicable (this is a justification notice, not a solicitation for bids)
Additional Information
Interested parties should review the attached document, "CUI_Exception to Fair Opportunity Del 4 SBIRS OS Direct Award Final_redacted_Redacted_2.pdf", for full details regarding this exception. Contact: Alexandra Mcdonald (alexandra.mcdonald.4@spaceforce.mil)