Summary
The United States Space Force (USSF), through the Space Acquisition & Integration Office (SAIO), has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit innovative commercial technologies, products, and services to enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities, authorized under DFARS 212.70. The CSO uses a three-phase submission process (Phase I: unclassified PowerPoint briefing and White Paper; Phase II: optional pitch sessions; Phase III: full proposals) with specific Areas of Interest (AOIs) posted as standalone modules and evaluated on technical merit, program importance, and price reasonableness. The solicitation lists Colorado Springs, CO as the place of performance, is a contract opportunity (not a grant), and is active with an offers due date of 2030-01-23 (AOI-specific closing dates may be earlier).