Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
This solicitation funds innovative commercial solutions for U.S. Space Force operational test and training infrastructure needs under specific areas of interest.
RESTRICTED TO: SMALL BUSINESS SBIR STTR
⚑ Commercial Solutions Opening/DFARS 212.70; not a research grant. · Specific Areas of Interest only; proposals must match the AOI solicitation language. · Federal contract notice with applicant restrictions; universities may be able to participate only if allowed by the specific solicitation terms or as subcontractors/partners, not as the primary contractor in typical CSO structures.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 75 strong | SBIR/STTR — core Hub pipeline (faculty founders + small-business partners); prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 45 partial | technical depth: central; funds other (capped) |
| IPPRA | 25 weak | peripheral portfolio topic: national_security_defense; social/behavioral work is minor; funds other — not a research fit; university can only partner, not lead |
Description
Amendment 0007: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0007. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO. Amendment 0006: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0006. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO. AOI 04 Q&As Rev 01: Please see the attached (CUI) OTTI CSO AOI 04 - Questions_Answers_Rev 01 document for AOI 04: Multirole Satellite Frequency In-field Test Suite (MSFITS). This updated document provides additional questions and answers (AOI 04 - Q16 through AOI 04 - Q30). Amendment 0005: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0005. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO. AOI 04 Q&As: Please see the attached (CUI) OTTI CSO AOI 04 Questions_Answers document for AOI 04: Multirole Satellite Frequency In-field Test Suite (MSFITS). Amendment 0004: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0004. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO. Amendment 0003: Please see the attached OTTI CSO FA2553-25-S-C001 Amend 0003. This amendment supersedes all versions of the OTTI CSO. AOI 02 Q&As Rev 01: Please see the attached OTTI CSO AOI 02 Questions_Answers_Rev01 document for AOI 02: National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Range Control System Enhancements. This updated document provides an additional question and answer (AOI 02 - Q10). AOI 03 Q&As: Please see the attached OTTI CSO AOI 03 Questions_Answers document for AOI 03: Distributed Synthetic Training Environment Evolution & Prototyping. 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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