Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
This solicitation seeks commercial solutions and technological capabilities for U.S. Space Force operational test and training infrastructure needs, including range control system enhancements, from eligible offerors under the OTII CSO.
⚑ DoD solicitation under a Commercial Solutions Opening (DFARS 212.70) · AOI-specific submissions; review attached AOI/amendments for exact technical scope · Eligibility is limited by federal contract terms; university direct eligibility not stated in the notice
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 75 strong | technical depth: central; funds applied research |
| IPPRA | 53 partial | peripheral portfolio topic: national_security_defense; social/behavioral work is minor; funds applied research; eligibility unclear — verify in the NOFO |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
Description
AOI 02 Q&As: Please see the attached OTTI CSO AOI 02 Questions_Answers document for AOI 02: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Range Control System Enhancements. Amendment 0002: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0002. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO. Amendment 0001: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0001. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO. The United States Space Force (USSF) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) is seeking innovative capabilities, solutions, and technological advancements. The OTTI Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is being issued in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 212.70. OTTI is requesting submissions from interested Offerors in response to the specific Areas of Interest (AOI) identified in the OTTI CSO. Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 for all information.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Solicitation. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA2553 OPRN TEST & TRG INFR OTTI PK.
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