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How to bid on Kill-web Operations Sustainment & Maintenance Of SDA Systems for the Air Force
What the Space Force is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Space Force, is providing an update on its plans for the sustainment and maintenance of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems. This notice informs industry that the government intends to use existing multiple-award contract vehicles for these services, rather than establishing a new, dedicated contract.
This approach means that individual requirements for SDA system sustainment and maintenance will be competed as separate task orders over the next few years. For vendors, this indicates ongoing opportunities for work in this specialized area, distributed across various existing contract vehicles.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This industry update was published on July 17, 2026. The deadline for this particular notice is October 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This deadline is for the current industry update, not for a specific task order proposal.
At the deadline, the government will have received any feedback or inquiries related to this industry update. Future opportunities for specific sustainment and maintenance task orders will be announced separately, with their own timelines and deadlines, spread out over the coming years.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms with expertise in space systems, sustainment, maintenance, and Space Domain Awareness. Companies that already hold prime contracts on various multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles are particularly well-positioned, as the Space Force plans to use these existing vehicles.
Vendors specializing in space operations, system engineering, logistics, and technical support for complex space-related hardware and software will find future task orders relevant to their capabilities.
How to respond to future opportunities
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For future specific task order opportunities, the government will inform industry through industry day events, postings on SAM.gov, and by researching specific multiple-award IDIQ contract vehicles. Vendors should monitor these channels and their existing IDIQ contracts for relevant solicitations.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since the Space Force plans to use existing multiple-award IDIQ vehicles, ensure your company is a prime contractor on relevant vehicles. If not, consider teaming with a prime contractor who holds such a vehicle. Understand the scope and capabilities covered by your existing IDIQ contracts.
Stay informed by regularly checking SAM.gov for new postings and announcements of industry days related to Space Domain Awareness sustainment. Develop a clear understanding of the Space Force's specific needs in SDA system maintenance. Highlight your firm's specialized experience and technical expertise in space systems and related professional services when responding to future task orders.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.