Base Notice: Space Systems Command (SSC) Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research and Development (R&D) Effort.

PresolicitationActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in EL SEGUNDO, CA
  • Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
26-057
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8810 SPACE SENSING SSC/SNK
Posted Date
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, September 25, 2026
PSC Code
AC22
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
EL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808
Status
Active

Description

Sources Sought for Space Systems Command (SSC) Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research and Development (R&D) Effort. The United States Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC) Wide Field of View (WFOV) Program Office, Boulder Ground Innovation Facility, Colorado intends to sole source this requirement to L3-Harris, but is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement in order to support a competitive procurement for relevant technology developments to continue the calibration and characterization efforts for the Wide Field Of View (WFOV) Testbed Wide-Area Six Degree Payload (WASP). This request is an element of ongoing market research to define potential solutions to support Department of Defense (DoD) and National Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) initiatives. Inform

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) in EL SEGUNDO, CA.