Space Dynamics Laboratory, University Affiliated Research Center
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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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 Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) intends to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Utah State University (USU), Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL). This action is a Notice of Intent and is not a request for competitive proposals. The contract is for specialized science, technology, and engineering (ST&E) work, leveraging USU, SDL's status as a Department of War (DoW) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).
Opportunity Details
This IDIQ will support the SpRCO's mission by utilizing USU, SDL's unique core competencies as a DoW UARC. The NAICS Code for this effort is 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is Road Forks, NM.
USU, SDL's core competencies include:
- Electro-optical sensor systems research and development
- Ground-, airborne-, and space-rated instruments and payload development, test, evaluation, integration, validation, and operations
- Modular open systems architecture for airborne, space, and ground applications
- Autonomous and intelligent unmanned sensor systems
- Geo-based active stabilization and pointing for airborne, space, and ground applications
- Large-scale data processing, handling, compression/decompression, and visualization techniques
- Phenomenology measurements, modeling, and simulation
- Sensor modeling and simulation
- Small/micro satellite sensor systems and components
- Prototype development of ground systems
- Cyber analytics and high-speed networks
Contract & Justification
- Type: Sole-Source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Awardee: Utah State University (USU), Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Justification: USU, SDL is identified as the only responsible source and the only DoW UARC capable of fulfilling these specific ST&E tasks, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (10 USC 3204(a)(1)). A Sole Source Justification will be attached to the subsequent Notice of Award.
Response Information
This notice is for informational purposes only. It is NOT a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document will be posted. Interested sources may submit data to the Government for consideration. However, the Government will not reimburse for any information provided, nor will it honor requests for capability briefings. The decision not to compete this contract is solely at the Government's discretion.
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, by 11:00 AM MST
- Contacts: Tyler Breedlove (tyler.breedlove.1@spaceforce.mil) and Jennifer Wilterdink (jennifer.wilterdink.1@spaceforce.mil)