The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | FA240126S0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | Fa2401 Space Development Agency Sda |
| Where | Virginia |
| Posted | March 13, 2026 |
| Bids due | March 3, 2027, 12:00 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company |
| Industry | Research & development (NAICS 541715) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa-240126s-001@mail.mil · ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.fa-240126s-001@mail.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
Amendment 1 - Discrepancies in due dates were corrected in P. 27 of the BAA document, Section D. Submission Instructions : Executive summaries and proposal abstracts should be submitted on or before 12:00 AM Eastern Time, 3 February 2027. Full proposals must be submitted on or before 12:00 AM Eastern Time, 3 March 2027. Opportunity Description - The Space Development Agency (SDA) is soliciting executive summaries, proposal abstracts, and proposals for novel architecture concepts, systems, technologies, and capabilities that enable leap-ahead improvements for future Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) tranches, capability layers, or, enable new capability layers to address other emerging or evolving warfighter needs. NOTE - Although not required, SDA strongly encourages submitting an executive summary in advance of a full proposal to ensure interest and potential funding…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
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