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Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Solutions.

DEPT OF DEFENSE, Colorado · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO
Verified 4 h agoAmended Dec 19, 2025
Responses dueWed, Jan 23, 203012:00 PM MT · Colorado time1203 days left
PostedTue, Jul 1, 20259 amendments, last Oct 7
Solicitation no.FA2518-25-S-C001SAM.gov
Set-asideNoneOpen to all firms
Estimated value$6.0Mfrom notice

What the agency is buying

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The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Acquisition & Integration Office (SAIO) is seeking innovative commercial solutions to enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) will use a multi-phase evaluation process for proposals, with specific contract types determined at the Area of Interest (AOI) level.

Scope

  • Innovative commercial solutions for Space Domain Awareness (SDA).
  • Advanced software engineering and data analytics for SDA mission challenges.

Areas of interest (3)

  • Detecting, characterizing, and predicting activities in the space domain.
  • Enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of SDA data.
  • Supporting emerging SDA missions through innovative technologies.
BAA — white paper first (FAR 35.016)Open to allDays to respond: 1203

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  2. Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
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  • Latest amendment · AOI-2025_01 _Amendment 1_01-05-2026.pdfView
  • Attachment B (areas of interest) · AOI-2025_01 _12-22-2025.pdfView
  • PDF
    SDA_CSO_AOI-2025_01 _Q and A Updated_1-16-26.pdf185 KB · 2 pages
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    SDA_CSO_AOI-2025_01 _Questions_Answers.pdf121 KB · 1 page
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    AOI-2025_01 _Amendment 1_01-05-2026.pdf130 KB · 3 pages
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    AOI-2025_01 _12-22-2025.pdf129 KB · 3 pages
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    Tab 1. Military Space Operations Terms of Reference.pdf1.9 MBlogin required at source
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    SDA Solutions CSO 2025-12-19.pdf472 KB · 34 pages
  • DOCX
    GOAL SOLVE II - STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES 27JUNE2025.docx25 KBlogin required at source
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Details

Place of performance
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation no.
FA2518-25-S-C001
NAICS
NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)): 109 open RFPs
PSC
PSC AR12
Period of performance
Per award from notice
BAA open until
Jan 23, 2030 from notice
Contract type
BAA (multiple awards) from notice
Evaluation
White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
Estimated value
$6.0M from notice
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
9, last Oct 7
Contact
Rosalind Davis
Office
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO
Email
rosalind.davis.3@spaceforce.mil
Phone
719-567-6183

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Key dates

Tue, Jul 1, 2025Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Wed, Jan 23, 2030 · 12:00 PM MTResponses due · 1203 days left
Amendment 1
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
Amendment 2
Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Amendment 3
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Amendment 4
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Amendment 5
Wed, Mar 18, 2026
Amendment 01
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · to AOI 001 AOI-2025-001 has been posted, updating the submission process and other details.
Amendment 7
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · description text changed
Amendment 8
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · description text changed
Amendment 9
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · The government procurement notice has been updated to include additional details on the submission process and evaluation criteria for the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain Awareness

Change log

verified Wed, Oct 7 · 10:38 PM MT
  1. Posted · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationTue, Jul 1, 2025 · 2:50 PM MT
  2. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Dec 19, 2025 · 10:18 AM MT
  3. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Jan 5, 2026 · 6:03 AM MT
  4. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Jan 16, 2026 · 3:24 AM MT
  5. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Feb 25, 2026 · 10:43 AM MT
  6. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Mar 18, 2026 · 1:35 PM MT
  7. Updated · description text changedTue, Oct 6, 2026 · 10:34 PM MT
  8. Amendment · Amendment 01 to AOI 001 AOI-2025-001 has been posted, updating the submission process and other details.Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 10:34 PM MT
  9. Amendment · description text changedWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 10:32 PM MT
  10. Updated · description text changedWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 10:32 PM MT
  11. Amendment · description text changedWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 10:38 PM MT
  12. Amendment · The government procurement notice has been updated to include additional details on the submission process and evaluation criteria for the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain AwarenessWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 10:38 PM MT
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Notice as published

Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Solutions.

Description The United States Space Force (USSF), through the Space Acquisition & Integration Office (SAIO), is issuing this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)to solicit innovative commercial solutions that enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA)capabilities. This CSO is authorized under DFARS 212.70and is designed to identify and acquire innovative technologies, products, and services that support the USSF's warfighting missions. The CSO provides a flexible, enterprise-wide acquisition mechanism to address SDA mission challenges through advanced software engineering, data analytics, and other innovative approaches.

Submissions will be evaluated under a multi-phase process to ensure alignment with mission needs and operational priorities. Scope of the CSO The CSO seeks solutions that address the following Space Domain Awareness (SDA)mission challenges: Detecting, characterizing, and predicting activities in the space domain. Enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of SDA data.

Supporting emerging SDA missions through innovative technologies. Specific Areas of Interest (AOIs) will be issued under this CSO to define technical focus areas, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. Each AOI will be posted as a standalone solicitation module under this CSO.

Submission Process The CSO employs a three-phase submission process: Phase I White Paper and PowerPoint Briefing Offerors must submit a PowerPoint briefing (including a Quad Chart) and a White Paper summarizing their proposed solution. Submissions must align with the specific AOI requirements. Phase II Pitch Session (Optional) Selected Offerors may be invited to present their proposed solution in greater depth during a virtual or in-person pitch session.

Phase III Full Proposal Offerors invited to Phase III must submit a complete proposal package, including a Technical Proposal, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Price Proposal. The Government reserves the right to proceed directly from Phase I to Phase III.

Key Information Security Requirements: Phase I submissions must be unclassified. Subsequent phases may require higher classification levels, as specified in the AOI and any draft or final DD Form 254.

Foreign Participation: Restricted to U.S. entities due to export control and national security considerations.

Cybersecurity Compliance: Offerors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 requirements. How to Respond Interested Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for AOI-specific postings under this CSO. Each AOI will include detailed submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and deadlines.

Submissions must comply with the formats and requirements outlined in the CSO and the applicable AOI. For general inquiries, contact the SAIO CSO Contracting Officer at [email on the source notice]. Use the subject line: "SDA CSO General Question(s)".

Disclaimer This CSO does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of responses. The Government reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposals received under this CSO.

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