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

The United States Space Force’s Space Acquisition & Integration Office is conducting a Commercial Solutions Opening to identify innovative commercial products and services that strengthen Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities. The solicitation is specifically targeted at small‑business respondents and seeks proposals that advance the detection, characterization, attribution and prediction of activities in the space domain. The primary objective is to enhance the accuracy, timeliness, and operational applicability of SDA data through novel software, data analytics, and experimental technologies that can transition to operational use.

The current Area of Interest, Advanced SDA Tools for Research and Analytics (ASTRA), calls for research and development efforts that deliver prototypes and experimental frameworks in three technical focus areas: (1) scalable, adaptable data‑management tools for storing, translating, tagging and integrating heterogeneous sensor observations; (2) modeling, simulation and analytics techniques that improve sensor performance assessment and enable dynamic weighting of observations; and (3) agile software prototyping that incorporates government‑developed astrodynamics toolkits and can evolve into maintainable, deployable systems. These solutions must demonstrate integration with the SDA enterprise workflow and be able to adapt to evolving mission needs, with deliverables such as prototypes, models, and experimental frameworks rather than production‑ready systems.

Selection will proceed through a three‑phase process beginning with an unclassified white paper and PowerPoint briefing, followed optionally by pitch sessions and, for selected solutions, a full proposal package. All submissions must comply with NIST SP 800‑171 and CMMC 2.0 cybersecurity requirements.

Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (k)

Product Service Code: AR12-SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH
NAICS Code:
541715-Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Amendment 01 _ AOI 001

AOI-2025-001 - Solicitation Request: CFC SAIO/PKO is soliciting white papers on the effort(s) identifed as Area(s) of Interest (AOIs) to this solicitation. 

Type of Contract:  This is a Fixed-Price type contract IAW FAR Part 12 and Part 35. 

Limitation: This acquisition is set aside for small business.

Anticipated Award: Government reserves the right to award all, some, or none of the proposed solutions. 

Classified Information: Offerors are encouraged to submit unclassified White Papers to simplify and expedite reviews and response by the Government. 

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 SAIO.SDA.CSO@spaceforce.mil. 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.

Notice ID: FA2518-25-S-C001

Additional buyer information

Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command: AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND
Sub Command: FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO

Original Set Aside: NONE-No Set aside used