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Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Solutions.

Solicitation ID: FA2518-25-S-C001

Agency: United States Space Force/SAIO

Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Deadline: 2030-01-23T14:00:00 ET
Eligibility: Maybe (Topic Dependent)
Funding: Up to $6,000,000 over a five-year period. An initial funding pool of $1.5M is available for early Areas of Interest (AOIs).
Doc Type: CSO
Clearance: Maybe (Info Requested)
Program Manager: SAIO.SDA.CSO@spaceforce.mil
Last Updated: 2025-12-20 17:02
Analyzed File: SDA Solutions CSO 2025-12-19.pdf

Eligibility Reasoning

Subsequent phases may require submission and/or performance at higher classification levels, as specified in the AOI and any draft or final DD Form 254... It must be precise, self-contained, and directly responsive to the CSO, the applicable AOI, and any specific instructions in the Phase III Request for Proposal (RFP).

Note: This is an AI-generated summary...

Summary

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Acquisition & Integration Office (SAIO) has released a five-year Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) with an estimated funding ceiling of $6 million to acquire innovative commercial solutions for Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The solicitation will result in Fixed-Price contracts and follows a multi-phase process: Phase I (White Paper and PowerPoint), an optional Phase II (Pitch Session), and an invitation-only Phase III (Full Proposal). The scope focuses on enhancing SDA capabilities such as detecting/characterizing space activities and improving data accuracy. This is an enterprise-wide vehicle allowing various USSF organizations to issue specific Areas of Interest (AOIs). The initial AOI is set aside for small businesses. Foreign participation is prohibited, and offerors must comply with cybersecurity standards like NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0.

Overall Technical Areas

Space Domain Awareness (SDA)Advanced Software EngineeringSDA Data AnalyticsSpace Object CharacterizationPredictive Modeling AlgorithmsSpace Sensor Data ProcessingMulti-Source Data FusionSystems Integration & InteroperabilityCybersecurity ComplianceScalable Software ArchitecturePhysical & Engineering Sciences R&DModeling and SimulationAlgorithm Development

Probable LBNL Areas

BSACSAEESAETALDPSA

Focus Areas

Example Priorities:
  • Detecting, characterizing, and predicting activities in the space domain.
  • Enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of SDA data.
  • ensuring SDA data is as accurate and actionable as possible.
  • Scalable, Adaptable Software Tools for Multi-Source Space Sensor Data Management
Specific Technical Skills:
Space Domain Awareness (SDA)Sensor Data ProcessingData FusionPredictive AnalyticsOrbit DeterminationMachine LearningSignal ProcessingAstrodynamicsTime-Series AnalysisData Visualization
Potential PIs for this Area:
NameScoreOrganization
Shawn Tornga0.72LD | LD | ONHS
Zhe Bai0.70CSA | AMCR | Computer Science
Ana Comesana0.69ETA | Building Tech. & Urban Sys. | Bldg & Industrial App Dpt
Alexander Sim0.69CSA | SciData | Data Science Research
Marco Salathe0.68PSA | NSD | ANP
Helen Weierbach0.68EESA | EG | Geochemistry Dept
Gazi Mahmud0.68BSA | Env. Genomics & Sys. Biology | Molecular Ecosystems Bio
Oluwamayowa Amusat0.68CSA | SciData | Data Science Applications
Andre Santos0.68EESA | CESD | Integrated Ecosystem Sciences
Charuleka Varadharajan0.68EESA | EG | Geochemistry Dept
Example Priorities:
  • This CSO seeks innovative, solutions to address Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission challenges through advanced software engineering.
  • Supporting emerging SDA missions through innovative technologies.
  • adapting existing capabilities for emerging missions
  • pursuing rapid access to commercially developed technologies that advance SDA capabilities.
Specific Technical Skills:
Advanced Software EngineeringScalable ArchitecturesSystems IntegrationCloud ComputingAPI DevelopmentCybersecurityAgile DevelopmentDevOpsDatabase ManagementUser Interface Design
Potential PIs for this Area:
NameScoreOrganization
Karlo Berket0.71CSA | SciData | Data Science Applications
Gazi Mahmud0.70BSA | Env. Genomics & Sys. Biology | Molecular Ecosystems Bio
Sufi Kaur0.70CSA | SciData | Data Science Applications
Vinay Sawal0.70CSA | NERSC | Data Center Department
Stefan Lasiewski0.70CSA | NERSC | HPC Technology Department
Rohan Adwankar0.70BSA | Biological Systems & Engineering | Process Engr & Analytics
Gregory Lemieux0.69EESA | CESD | Earth System Sciences
Hannah Cohoon0.69CSA | SciData | Data Science Applications
Danielle Svehla Christianson0.69CSA | SciData | Data Science Applications
Tiffany Connors0.69CSA | NERSC | Data Center Department

Potential LBNL PIs (Overall)

Note on PI Matching: These suggestions are generated through an AI-driven semantic analysis of LBNL staff profiles.

NameScoreOrganization
Didier Perrodin0.76ESA | MSD | Material Physics · Physical & Engineering Sciences R&D
Gregory Lemieux0.75EESA | CESD | Earth System Sciences · Advanced Software Engineering
Zachary Needell0.75ETA | Energy Analysis | Systems & Energy Tech Analysis · Modeling and Simulation
Oscar Antepara0.74CSA | AMCR | Computer Science · Algorithm Development
Bruce Nordman0.74ETA | Building Tech. & Urban Sys. | Bldg Technologies Dept · Systems Integration & Interoperability
Tiffany Connors0.74CSA | NERSC | Data Center Department · Cybersecurity Compliance
Michael Mahoney0.73CSA | SciData | Data Science Research · SDA Data Analytics
Cees De Laat0.73CSA | ESNET | Tech Adv and Engagement · Scalable Software Architecture
Edward Schlafly0.73PSA | PHY | Dark Energy · Space Object Characterization
Emil Rofors0.73PSA | NSD | ANP · Multi-Source Data Fusion

Fundamental Research Exemption (FRE)

Foreign Participation: Restricted to U.S. entities due to export control and national security considerations.