How to bid on Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch for the Dept of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force is looking for new technologies for Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch (SCCO). They want solutions that improve the resilience of space operations while managing size, weight, and power across various systems. This includes space, ground, communications links, cyber and electromagnetic systems, and human-machine teaming.

The goal is to find disruptive technologies that can fundamentally change space operations, not just offer small improvements. These technologies must maintain current mission performance and show potential to move from laboratory development into government or industry use.

Key dates and deadlines

This opportunity was published on July 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Make sure to submit your response before this exact time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in professional services, particularly those with expertise in advanced technologies for space operations, cybersecurity, electromagnetic systems, distributed architectures, and human-machine teaming. Vendors should be capable of developing transformative capabilities that can transition from research to practical application.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, you will need to click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid.

Tips for a competitive response

Focus your proposal on how your technology offers truly disruptive capabilities, not just incremental upgrades. Clearly explain how your solution improves resilience while strictly optimizing size, weight, and power. Emphasize how your proposed technology can enable entirely new operational concepts without degrading current mission viability.

Provide a clear plan for how your technology can transition from laboratory development into government program offices or industry applications. Highlight the maturity of your solution and its realistic path to implementation. Ensure your proposal addresses both the potential for cognitive and cyber overmatch and its practical applicability.