STAR RFI 1 July 2026.docx

The United States Space Force (USSF)

SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Support to Training & Adversary Replication (STAR)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY to identify sources that can provide the required services as stated in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The information provided in this request for information (RFI) is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.

INTRODUCTION

As the United States Space Force's (USSF) professional adversary force, the Space Aggressor Squadrons are integrated across multiple domains to prepare Joint Forces and Coalition Partners for combat in and through contested space environments. By analyzing, teaching, and replicating realistic threats, these squadrons ensure allied victory. The primary aggressor squadrons, including the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron (SAS) for Electronic Warfare (EW), the 57th SAS for Orbital Warfare (OW), and the 33rd Range Squadron (RGS) for cyber, form the cornerstone of all threat replication for the USSF. The 527th SAS focuses on GPS and SATCOM electronic attacks, while the 57th SAS replicates orbital warfare threats, both supported by the Air Force Reserve's 26th SAS. The 33rd RGS, the first squadron of its kind, provides a dedicated cyber aggressor force and a distributed range environment for defensive cyber operations training for space systems. Together, these squadrons provide comprehensive, credible threat replication for advanced training, war-gaming, and testing, ensuring the USSF, joint, and coalition communities are prepared for the full spectrum of space and counterspace challenges.

PURPOSE/LOCATION

This contract will provide non-personal services through subject matter experts in the following areas: SATCOM, EA, GPS EA, Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), intelligence product generation, and OW. This includes support to mission planning, system support, development, testing, maintenance, education, training of Space Aggressors.

Support includes programs identified as Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Required (SAR) administered under the enhanced security guidelines/procedures authorized by Department of Defense DODI 5200.01 (DoD Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information) and AFI 16-1404 (Air Force Information Security Program).

Responses will also help the Government with conducting market research as well as finalizing solicitation documents. No solicitation exists; this is only a request for information, and the type of solicitation may depend upon the responses received.

This RFI is to determine the availability of businesses to provide the required services. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The anticipated period of performance the government is considering a one (1) year base period plus three (3) option periods four (4) years total. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided for detailed information regarding this requirement.

Respondents are encouraged to submit capability statements with innovative approaches to delivering STAR Services.

INDUSTRY RESPONSE

Since this is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research. Requests for clarifications must be submitted before 16 July 2026 via e-mail to kelly.parker.6@spaceforce.mil and HQ.STARCOM.PK@spaceforce.mil and will be addressed on or about 23 July 2026.

Responses are requested as soon as possible but not later than 30 July 2026 at 1400 hours Eastern Standard Time (EST) with no extensions granted. All responses shall be only submitted via e-mail to kelly.parker.6@spaceforce.mil and HQ.STARCOM.PK@spaceforce.mil. Responses are expected to be on company letterhead and must include the following information: date, point of contact, address, phone number, email address, DUNS number and CAGE code. Responses shall be no more than 20 pages (single spaced, front and back, no smaller than Times New Roman, font size 12 or equivalent). If submissions exceed the page count noted, the Government will only review the first 20 pages and disregard the remainder of the submission. Extraneous materials (brochures, manuals, etc.) will not be considered. Please answer the questions completely and include any specific small business certifications you believe pertinent i.e. 8a, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.

If you believe this requirement should be solicited under a different NAICS code please include rationale for that request.

Included in your response please answer the following questions.

Support to Training and Adversary Replication (STAR) Follow-On Market Research Questions

Tell us how you would satisfy the following requirements:

1. Do you have experience in EW/OW/Cyber Range services? Discuss your certification and qualification process to instructor or perform mission. Please provide examples.

1. How do you produce intelligence briefs and maintain an adversary TTP database?

1. How do you manage program performance and track deliverables?

1. How do you process exercise approval packages with external agencies and generate technical products?

Electronic Warfare

1. What is your experience with logistics and sustainment for SATCOM and GPS equipment?

1. How do you conduct mission planning for EW threat replication?

Orbital Warfare

1. What is your capability to provide OW weapons and tactics support?

1. How do you recruit and qualify experts to support OW exercises?

Cyber Range

1. What is the standard toolkit that your cyber operators are familiar with (software, OS, hardware etc.)?

ACRONYMs EW – Electronic Warfare GPS – Global Positioning System OS – Operating System OW – Orbital Warfare RPO – Rendezvous and Proximity Operations SATCOM – Satellite Communications TTP – Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures