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

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Space Systems Command (SSC), has issued solicitation FA2553-26-R-B001 for the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This requirement supports the SSC Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and SYD 81 by providing the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced space-based and ground-based systems. Performance is located in Colorado under NAICS code 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and PSC AR12, Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Applied Research.

This procurement is open for full and open competition as no set-aside has been designated. Interested sources must submit electronic proposal packages via DoD SAFE by April 17, 2026, at 1200 Mountain Daylight Time. Offerors are required to request a drop-off link from the contracting office to facilitate submission. The solicitation was first published on March 17, 2026, and updated on April 6, 2026, with an amendment following the evaluation of submitted questions. Seneca Alvarado serves as the point of contact for this requirement.

The solicitation includes 17 total attachments, including Section L and Section M documents, a pre-proposal conference recording, and a question-and-answer template. Prior to the final response deadline, the government held a pre-proposal conference on March 18, 2026, and accepted formal questions through March 24, 2026. All finalized responses to industry inquiries and the most recent solicitation amendment were posted to the notice as of early April 2026.