Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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SDA_CSO_AOI-2025_01 _Q and A Updated_1-16-26.pdf | Jan 16, 2026 | ||
AOI-2025_01 _Amendment 1_01-05-2026.pdf | Jan 5, 2026 | ||
SDA_CSO_AOI-2025_01 _Questions_Answers.pdf | Jan 5, 2026 | ||
AOI-2025_01 _12-22-2025.pdf | Dec 19, 2025 | ||
SDA Solutions CSO 2025-12-19.pdf | Dec 19, 2025 | ||
Tab 1. Military Space Operations Terms of Reference.pdf | Dec 19, 2025 |
Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Solutions.
Contact and place of performance
Rosalind Davis
Colorado Springs, CO 80912
USA
18 Mar 2026 Updated: Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Phase I. The initial evaluation for phase I has been completed. We received a significant number of responses, and our team has given each submission the careful consideration it deserves. We will now begin the process of formally notifying all participants. This will be conducted in stages, starting with the offerors who were...
View moreWe appreciate the effort and thoughtfulness demonstrated in your submission and your interest in supporting this initiative. Once the evaluation process is complete, we will provide further updates regarding next steps and any additional requirements.
Should you have any questions or need clarification in the meantime, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support of the SDA CSO program.
Amendment 03_AOI 01
AOI-2025_01 - Amendment 2: CO Q&A Document Updated
Amendment 2 has been posted to update the Question and Answer (Q&A) document for this acquisition. Please feel free to reach out with any further questions.
Amendment 02_AOI 01
AOI-2025_01 - Amendment 1: CO Contact Updated and Q&A
Amendment 1 has been posted to update the Contracting Officer contact information for this acquisition. A list of questions and answers for AOI-2025_01 are also attached. Please feel free to reach out with any further questions.
Amendment 01 _ AOI 01
AOI-2025_01 - 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 [email protected]. 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.
The United States Space Force, through the Space Acquisition & Integration Office (SAIO), is issuing this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to identify and acquire innovative commercial technologies and services that enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities. Authorized under DFARS 212.70, the acquisition focuses on detecting, characterizing, and predicting activities in the space domain while improving the accuracy and timeliness of data for warfighting missions. The agency is soliciting white papers for specific Areas of Interest (AOIs) that involve advanced software engineering and data analytics. This requirement is categorized under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AR12 for Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Applied Research.
The procurement utilizes a three-phase evaluation process, beginning with the submission of unclassified white papers and PowerPoint briefings. Phase II may involve an optional pitch session, and Phase III requires a full technical and price proposal for a fixed-price contract under FAR Part 12 and Part 35. Participation is restricted to United States entities due to national security and export control considerations, and offerors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 cybersecurity requirements. While the metadata indicates no set-aside, the solicitation description states the acquisition is set aside for small business.
The Department of the Air Force, specifically FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO, is managing the solicitation under number FA2518-25-S-C001. Performance is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the response deadline is scheduled for January 23, 2030. The government has completed initial evaluations for the first stage of Phase I and is in the process of notifying participants identified as not selectable, selectable, or recommended for selection. Six attachments provide further details, including the initial CSO document, Military Space Operations Terms of Reference, multiple Q&A updates, and formal amendments. Final award decisions are at the discretion of the government, which reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the proposed solutions.
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