National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering - Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) - Capability Development
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DRAFT_FA2553-25-R-B002
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Colorado Springs, Colorado 80914, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Space Force Space Systems Command is publishing a draft Request for Proposal for the National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology & Engineering - Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract. This special notice was posted on September 5, 2025, and represents an early publication of draft solicitation documents for industry review and feedback. The effort will support the Operational Test and Training Infrastructure by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. This is explicitly not a solicitation for proposals at this time; rather, it is an informational announcement intended to solicit industry questions and comments on the draft RFP documents. The government will not reimburse costs associated with submitted documentation, and all communications must be directed to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists.
The primary purpose of this special notice is to obtain industry feedback on the draft RFP to facilitate improved understanding of government requirements and enhance the solicitation documents. Interested parties were required to submit written questions and comments regarding the draft documents by September 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time using the provided Excel template and directing submissions to SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil. Key eligibility criteria include contractors in the Research and Development sector with a NAICS code of 541715 and a size standard of 1,000 employees, as well as possession of a TOP SECRET facility security clearance with Special Access Program overlay and NIST cybersecurity certifications. The contemplated contract includes a five-year base ordering period with one optional five-year extension and a total monetary limit of $981 million, with awards anticipated for all qualifying offerors capable of meeting the NITE-STAR requirements. Contractors must demonstrate recent relevant space system experience through two Qualifying Relevant Projects in Low-Earth Orbit and Geosynchronous/Geostationary Orbit space systems that include system development, integration, testing, launch support, and on-orbit checkout. A presolicitation notice for this acquisition was posted on February 27, 2026, under solicitation number FA2553-26-R-B001.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
27 Febuary 2026; The presolicitation notice for this acqusition has been posted under FA2553-26-R-B001.
Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space System Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) is publishing a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for 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). This contemplated effort is to support OTTI by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems.
The purpose of the release of these draft documents is to facilitate an improved understanding of the Government requirements and to obtain industry feedback.
Disclaimer:
This is NOT a solicitation. This announcement is for informational purposes only. Proposals are NOT requested, and the Government is NOT accepting proposals at this time. This draft RFP and its attachments have been published for industry review and are subject to change. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with the documentation submitted under this request.
Instructions:
The Government welcomes questions/comments on any sections or documents of the NITE-STAR Capability Development draft RFP. Interested parties desiring to provide value added feedback on the draft RFP must submit written questions/comments regarding the draft documents using the Excel document titled, “NITE-STAR CD DRAFT RFP_Q_Cs".
When submitting questions/comments please do not include an overview of your company or how your company can fulfill the requirement. Please submit only questions/comments to help the Government enhance the posted draft RFP documents.
Communications with anyone other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists are prohibited.
Comments/questions regarding this draft RFP are due no later than 12:00 PM Mountain Time 22 September 2025 via email to SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil.
Update #1 ·
Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space System Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) is publishing a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for 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). This contemplated effort is to support OTTI by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems.
The purpose of the release of these draft documents is to facilitate an improved understanding of the Government requirements and to obtain industry feedback.
Disclaimer:
This is NOT a solicitation. This announcement is for informational purposes only. Proposals are NOT requested, and the Government is NOT accepting proposals at this time. This draft RFP and its attachments have been published for industry review and are subject to change. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with the documentation submitted under this request.
Instructions:
The Government welcomes questions/comments on any sections or documents of the NITE-STAR Capability Development draft RFP. Interested parties desiring to provide value added feedback on the draft RFP must submit written questions/comments regarding the draft documents using the Excel document titled, “NITE-STAR CD DRAFT RFP_Q_Cs".
When submitting questions/comments please do not include an overview of your company or how your company can fulfill the requirement. Please submit only questions/comments to help the Government enhance the posted draft RFP documents.
Communications with anyone other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists are prohibited.
Comments/questions regarding this draft RFP are due no later than 12:00 PM Mountain Time 22 September 2025 via email to SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil.
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