New Award- Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)
Plain-English Summary
The Dept Of Defense is looking for new award- space systems and hardware integration for novel experiments (sshine). This is a total small business set-aside (far 19.5) contract, meaning only qualifying small businesses can bid. Estimated value: $499.0M. No response deadline listed yet — this may be an early notice or pre-solicitation. Work to be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Contract Details
- Solicitation #
- FA9453-25-R-X002
- Type
- Award Notice
- NAICS Code
- 541715
- PSC Code
- AC22
- Posted
- July 15, 2026
- Estimated Value
- $499,000,000
Agency & Contact
- Department
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-agency
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Office
- AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND / AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY / FA9453 AFRL RVK
- Point of Contact
- Brittney Santiago
- brittney.santiago@us.af.mil
Who Should Bid
- Businesses classified under NAICS 541715
- SBA-certified small businesses
- Must be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Must have relevant past performance or capability statement
- Able to perform work in New Mexico
Tips for Winning This Contract
- Small business set-aside means less competition from large primes — your odds are better here
- Contact the contracting officer with questions BEFORE the deadline — they want to help qualified bidders
- Review the full solicitation documents on SAM.gov for detailed requirements
- Check if there's an industry day or Q&A session listed
Download attachments, full requirements, and submit your response on SAM.gov
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