Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Solutions.
Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Response deadline
- Jan 22, 2030, 7:00 PM EST
- Posted
- Dec 18, 2025
- Solicitation
- FA2518-25-S-C001
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
- Contracting office
- FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO · PETERSON AFB · CO
- Source
- SAM.gov · updated May 9, 2026
Description
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.
What similar awards have paid
Real federal awards already on the books in a similar lane — so you can size the opportunity, not guess. This is public history, not a bid price, cost estimate, or prediction that you will win.
Typical award size
$2.04M
Middle of the pack for similar past awards
Most similar awards fall between $401,537 and $6.36M
Who has won work like this
Public awardees in this lane — useful for competitor scan or teaming ideas, not a ranked list of “best” firms.
- 1BLUE ORIGIN WASHINGTON, LLC1 award$1.69B
- 2CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY29 awards$285.19M
- 3THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION31 awards$100.27M
- 4INTUITIVE MACHINES, LLC4 awards$44.05M
- 5THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY1 award$43.05M
- 6CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY1 award$28.82M
- 7ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY INC4 awards$23.58M
- 8NOKIA OF AMERICA CORPORATION1 award$14.29M
Recent examples
A few of the newest similar awards in our index.
- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSep 30, 2025National Aeronautics and Space Administration$28.90MSource
- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSep 30, 2025National Aeronautics and Space Administration$16.56MSource
- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSep 30, 2025National Aeronautics and Space Administration$13.10MSource
- THE AEROSPACE CORPORATIONSep 30, 2025National Aeronautics and Space Administration$179,958Source
- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSep 30, 2025National Aeronautics and Space Administration$54.98MSource
- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYSep 30, 2025National Aeronautics and Space Administration$6.70MSource
Drawn from official USAspending contract records in our index. Always confirm requirements on the SAM.gov notice before you bid.
Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID 7fafb066fca64f269f50a7ead7fd1f15.