Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Novel Innovation Pipeline for Enhanced Resilience (SNIPER)
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND.SPACE AND MISSILE CENTER.SPACE SYSTEMS2.FA8820 SUSTAINMENT SDACP SSC/PKL
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND.SPACE AND MISSILE CENTER.SPACE SYSTEMS2.FA8820 SUSTAINMENT SDACP SSC/PKL involves engineering services in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is a NONE set-aside procurement.
Contract Description
The Government appreciates the industry reponses received from the RFI posted in Sep-Oct 2025 and wants to provide the below update that was also recently shared at SSC Space Industry Days. The MD2/2STS SNIPER efforts intend to support a multiple-award prototype efforts for innovative software tools to improve existing Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems. The intent is to take an existing solution via rapid prototyping from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 up to TRL 8 in support of potential fielding into an operational baseline. Potential capabilities include but are not limited to machine learning (ML), automation, or other artificial intelligence (AI) applications or prototypes of applications for SDA. SNIPER is intended to be a PROCESS that utilizes other contract vehicles and will ...
Timeline
Posted Date
Feb 6, 2026
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Colorado
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND.SPACE AND MISSILE CENTER.SPACE SYSTEMS2.FA8820 SUSTAINMENT SDACP SSC/PKL before
Related Context
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND.SPACE AND MISSILE CENTER.SPACE SYSTEMS2.FA8820 SUSTAINMENT SDACP SSC/PKL
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Service Category
Engineering Services
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Location
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NAICS Code
541330 — Engineering Services
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Contractor FAQ
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