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

The Department of the Air Force is issuing Solicitation FA255326RB001 for the NITE‑STAR Capability Development Multiple‑Award IDIQ. The contract will provide space‑based and ground‑based capabilities‑development, sustainment, enterprise/range enhancements, and special‑study efforts that support test, evaluation, and training across live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) environments. Work will be performed for the OTTI Program Executive Officer and SYD‑81 Commander and may be tasked to other stakeholders in the space test and training enterprise. Required task categories include Selected Research, Development, Test & Evaluation; Plans and System Architecture; Multi‑Program Systems Enhancement; International Technology Assessment; and Acquisition Support. Offerors must demonstrate the specialized personnel, facilities, and corporate memory needed for planning, system architecting, R&D, horizontal engineering, and analytical activities, and must meet the Ground System Qualifying Relevant Project (QRP) criteria for development, integration, testing, and operational support of on‑orbit spacecraft or mission‑operations software. Proposals must be organized into three volumes (Executive Summary, Technical Factor, Contract Documentation) and include all required forms (SF‑33, OCI analysis/mitigation, Contractor Responsibility, CRWL if applicable) with a 240‑day validity period. The solicitation follows FAR 15.101‑2/15.3, DFARS 215.300, and DAFFARS 5315.3 source‑selection procedures, and award will be based on compliance with security requirements, a qualifying relevant project, and overall responsibility. Offerors must acknowledge any amendments, provide DCMA/DCAA contact information, and present a kickoff conference covering team introductions, a roles‑and‑responsibilities chart, and a capabilities overview briefing. Microsoft Word is the preferred format, and non‑government advisor consent/objection documentation is required.

Notice ID

56a28ca612f04e4d96ac7f05e77ee43e

Solicitation Number

FA2553-26-R-B001

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AR12