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    Solicitation: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR)

    Sol. FA2553-26-R-B001SolicitationSet-aside: No Set aside usedPETERSON SFB, CO
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Apr 17, 2026
    POSTED
    Apr 6, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AR12
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) is seeking competitive proposals for the NITE-STAR project, which involves designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. Proposals are due by 1200 MDT on April 17, 2026, and must be submitted electronically. Questions regarding the solicitation can be submitted until March 24, 2026.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA2553-26-R-B001
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    No Set aside used
    Posted Date
    April 6, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 17, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AR12
    Contract Code
    5700
    Primary Contact
    Seneca Alvarado
    State
    CO
    ZIP Code
    80914
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    NITE-STAR SOLICITATION NOTICE UPDATE: 6 April 2026, please find attached Amendement 0001 to the subject RFP. UPDATE: 3 April 2026, please find attached the questions and answers titled "FA255326RB001 Q and A 3 April 2026" After the evaluation of the Questions and Answers the Government anticipates posting an amendment to the solicitation in the coming days. The purpose of this announcement is to request competitive proposals from sources capable of meeting the needs of 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) requirement. This contract vehicle will be used to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Space System Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and SYD 81 by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. Submission Instructions: All Offeror proposals must be submitted no later than 1200 Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on 17 April 2026. Early submission is acceptable and encouraged. The entire proposal package must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE to the PCO. Offerors must email SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil to request a DoD SAFE drop off link. Offerors may submit questions regarding the solicitation on or before seven (7) calendar days after release of the RFP (1700 MDT, 24 March 2026). The Government will provide responses to questions to all Offerors, regardless of the source of the question. All questions must be submitted using Attachment 11 – Question and Answer (Q&A) Template. Attachment 11 contains further instructions under the spreadsheet tab “Instructions.” All Offerors shall clearly identify each question with a reference to the solicitation. Questions shall be sent via email to the Contracting Team at SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil. Pre-Proposal Conference: Pre-Proposal Conference slides and associated recording will be posted to SAM.gov no later than 20 March 2026.

    Key dates

    1. April 6, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 17, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Solicitation: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) 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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