Solicitation: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) FA2553-26-R-B001

The Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and System Delta 81 (SYD 81) mission is to provide space warfighters interconnected, scalable, and distributed live/physical and synthetic/digital ranges for full-spectrum test and training. This infrastructure enables the development, validation, and sharpening of joint warfighting solutions to prevail in contested and operationally challenging space environments. 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) base contract vehicle will be used to support U.S. Space Force (USSF) OTTI and SYD 81 by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. A draft RFP was issued 5 September 2025 under notice ID DRAFT_FA2553-25-R-B002. IAW FAR 5.101, this pre-solicitation notice provides notification of the Government's intent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) no earlier than 15 days from the date of this notice and no later than 31 March 2026 utilizing full and open competition (unrestricted). All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the solicitation which will be considered by the agency. However, proposals are not being requested, nor will they be accepted, in response to this announcement.

The Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and System Delta 81 (SYD 81) mission is to provide space warfighters interconnected, scalable, and distributed live/physical and synthetic/digital ranges for full-spectrum test and training. This infrastructure enables the development, validation, and sharpening of joint warfighting solutions to prevail in contested and operationally challenging space environments. 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) base contract vehicle will be used to support U.S. Space Force (USSF) OTTI and SYD 81 by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. A draft RFP was issued 5 September 2025 under notice ID DRAFT_FA2553-25-R-B002. IAW FAR 5.101, this pre-solicitation notice provides notification of the Government's intent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) no earlier than 15 days from the date of this notice and no later than 31 March 2026 utilizing full and open competition (unrestricted). All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the solicitation which will be considered by the agency. However, proposals are not being requested, nor will they be accepted, in response to this announcement.

NITE-STAR SOLICITATION NOTICE The purpose of this announcement is to request competitive proposals from sources capable of meeting the needs of 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) requirement. This contract vehicle will be used to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Space System Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and SYD 81 by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. Submission Instructions: All Offeror proposals must be submitted no later than 1200 Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on 17 April 2026. Early submission is acceptable and encouraged. The entire proposal package must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE to the PCO. Offerors must email SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil to request a DoD SAFE drop off link. Offerors may submit questions regarding the solicitation on or before seven (7) calendar days after release of the RFP (1700 MDT, 24 March 2026). The Government will provide responses to questions to all Offerors, regardless of the source of the question. All questions must be submitted using Attachment 11 Question and Answer (Q&A) Template. Attachment 11 contains further instructions under the spreadsheet tab Instructions. All Offerors shall clearly identify each question with a reference to the solicitation. Questions shall be sent via email to the Contracting Team at SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil. Pre-Proposal Conference: Pre-Proposal Conference slides and associated recording will be posted to SAM.gov no later than 20 March 2026.

NITE-STAR SOLICITATION NOTICE UPDATE: 3 April 2026, please find attached the questions and answers titled "FA255326RB001 Q and A 3 April 2026" After the evaluation of the Questions and Answers the Government anticipates posting an amendment to the solicitation in the coming days. The purpose of this announcement is to request competitive proposals from sources capable of meeting the needs of 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) requirement. This contract vehicle will be used to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Space System Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and SYD 81 by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. Submission Instructions: All Offeror proposals must be submitted no later than 1200 Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on 17 April 2026. Early submission is acceptable and encouraged. The entire proposal package must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE to the PCO. Offerors must email SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil to request a DoD SAFE drop off link. Offerors may submit questions regarding the solicitation on or before seven (7) calendar days after release of the RFP (1700 MDT, 24 March 2026). The Government will provide responses to questions to all Offerors, regardless of the source of the question. All questions must be submitted using Attachment 11 Question and Answer (Q&A) Template. Attachment 11 contains further instructions under the spreadsheet tab Instructions. All Offerors shall clearly identify each question with a reference to the solicitation. Questions shall be sent via email to the Contracting Team at SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil. Pre-Proposal Conference: Pre-Proposal Conference slides and associated recording will be posted to SAM.gov no later than 20 March 2026.

NITE-STAR SOLICITATION NOTICE UPDATE: 6 April 2026, please find attached Amendement 0001 to the subject RFP. UPDATE: 3 April 2026, please find attached the questions and answers titled "FA255326RB001 Q and A 3 April 2026" After the evaluation of the Questions and Answers the Government anticipates posting an amendment to the solicitation in the coming days. The purpose of this announcement is to request competitive proposals from sources capable of meeting the needs of 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) requirement. This contract vehicle will be used to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Space System Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) and SYD 81 by designing, developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced space-based and ground-based systems. Submission Instructions: All Offeror proposals must be submitted no later than 1200 Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on 17 April 2026. Early submission is acceptable and encouraged. The entire proposal package must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE to the PCO. Offerors must email SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil to request a DoD SAFE drop off link. Offerors may submit questions regarding the solicitation on or before seven (7) calendar days after release of the RFP (1700 MDT, 24 March 2026). The Government will provide responses to questions to all Offerors, regardless of the source of the question. All questions must be submitted using Attachment 11 Question and Answer (Q&A) Template. Attachment 11 contains further instructions under the spreadsheet tab Instructions. All Offerors shall clearly identify each question with a reference to the solicitation. Questions shall be sent via email to the Contracting Team at SSC.TIK.NITESTAR@spaceforce.mil. Pre-Proposal Conference: Pre-Proposal Conference slides and associated recording will be posted to SAM.gov no later than 20 March 2026.