Space Data Network (SDN) Mission Operations Center Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
FA8819 SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIR SMC SP
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
FA881926RB010
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Classification Code
1555
Additional Details
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The Department of the Air Force, under the Special Programs Directorate (FA8819 SMC SP), has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation for the design and implementation of a Mission Operations Center (MOC) to support the Space Data Network (SDN) initiative. This procurement seeks innovative solutions to establish a centralized operations hub—referred to as the SDN-B MOC—that will seamlessly integrate the entire SDN-B architecture, with a strong emphasis on modularity and future scalability.
The primary objective of this effort is to develop a MOC capable of integrating a diverse array of network elements, including commercial proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO) satellite providers, government and commercial transport systems, ground infrastructure, and Space Exchange Points (SEPs). The envisioned MOC will function as the central “broker” for user services, mission planning, and resource allocation, delivering comprehensive situational awareness and a unified operational picture of all SDN ground and space assets.
A key requirement of the MOC is its hybrid deployment model, which will leverage both on-premises and cloud-based hardware and software. This architecture must support the provisioning, orchestration, control, and management of network transport services, ensuring robust end-to-end service performance. The MOC will serve as the primary interface for processing user service requests and will be responsible for monitoring the health, status, and performance of all SDN network components.
The facility will operate under a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) model and must be designed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA). This approach is critical to ensuring the system’s adaptability and ease of integration with future technologies and mission requirements.
The place of performance for this contract is El Segundo, California. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541715, which pertains to Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (excluding Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and Product Service Code 1555. The solicitation is open and active, with responses due by May 18, 2026.
Interested contractors should note that the Department of the Air Force is seeking solutions that demonstrate technical innovation, modularity, and the ability to support evolving mission needs. The contracting activity is federal, and the opportunity is managed by the Special Programs Directorate within the Space Force. For further details, contractors are encouraged to review the attached PDF referenced in the solicitation.
Primary and secondary points of contact for this opportunity are Melanie Gipson ([email protected]) and Tobias Richards ([email protected], 310-653-9416), respectively. Additional information and the official solicitation can be accessed via the SAM.gov opportunity listing at https://sam.gov/opp/41bbcecf972449ab9f2670e644931cb8/view.
This opportunity is well-suited for organizations with expertise in advanced network operations, hybrid cloud architectures, and modular system design, particularly those with experience supporting government-owned, contractor-operated facilities in the space and defense sectors.