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

Subject: Solicitation: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR)
Solicitation Number: FA2553-26-R-B001
Notice Type: SOLICIT
NAICS: 541715
Set-Aside: No Set aside used
Notice Published: 04-06-26
Response Due: 04-17-26

Agency: Department of the Air Force
Office: FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK
Contact: Seneca Alvarado This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office Address: PETERSON SFB, CO 80914
Place of Performance: CO 80919

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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Pre-Proposal Conference: Pre-Proposal Conference slides and associated recording will be posted to SAM.gov no later than 20 March 2026.