Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    FA9453-21-S-0001-Call016 - Space Strategic Technology Institute (SSTI) - Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch (SCCO)

    Sol. SSTI5_Call016SolicitationKIRTLAND AFB, NM
    Open · 31d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    31
    closes Aug 13, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 1, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC11
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for the Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch initiative, aimed at developing transformative technologies for space operations. Solutions must enhance system resilience while optimizing size, weight, and power constraints. Proposals will be evaluated on their potential for cognitive and cyber overmatch and their readiness for practical application.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    SSTI5_Call016
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    July 1, 2026
    Response Deadline
    August 13, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC11
    Contract Code
    5700
    Issuing Office
    FA9453 AFRL RVK
    Primary Contact
    Lauren Rice
    State
    NM
    ZIP Code
    87117
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The ultimate objective of this initiative is to create disruptive, cutting-edge technologies that fundamentally alter the strategic landscape of space operations. While proposed solutions must improve overall system resilience and strictly optimize size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints, their true value will be judged by their capacity to enable entirely new operational concepts. The goal is not seeking merely incremental upgrades; it is for transformative capabilities spanning the cyber and electromagnetic (EM) spectrums, the entire distributed architecture (space, ground, and links), and advanced human-machine teaming. Crucially, this disruption cannot come at the cost of current mission viability. For example, a novel cyber defense mechanism will be deemed unviable if its computational overhead degrades primary satellite operations. Consequently, proposals will be rigorously evaluated on two interconnected fronts: their potential to achieve true cognitive and cyber overmatch, and their realistic maturity for transitioning out of the laboratory and into government program offices or industry applications.

    Key dates

    1. July 1, 2026Posted Date
    2. August 13, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    FA9453-21-S-0001-Call016 - Space Strategic Technology Institute (SSTI) - Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch (SCCO) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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