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Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch Technology Development

Department of Defense (DoD)Sol: SSTI5_Call016

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Similar contracts award $120K to $1.2M (median $351K, 69,602 awards)
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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published3d ago
Jul 21, 2026
Became Sources Sought2d ago
Jul 21, 2026
Tracked
Last Updatedyesterday
Jul 23, 2026
Response Duein 21d
Aug 13, 2026

Description

The ultimate

objective of this initiative is to create disruptive, cutting-edge technologies that fundamentally alter the strategic landscape of space operations. While proposed solutions must improve overall system resilience and strictly optimize size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints, their true value will be judged by their capacity to enable entirely new operational concepts. The goal is not seeking merely incremental upgrades; it is for transformative capabilities spanning the cyber and electromagnetic (EM) spectrums, the entire distributed architecture (space, ground, and links), and advanced human-machine teaming. Crucially, this disruption cannot come at the cost of current mission viability. For example, a novel cyber defense mechanism will be deemed unviable if its computational overhead degrades primary satellite operations. Consequently, proposals will be rigorously evaluated on two interconnected fronts: their potential to achieve true cognitive and cyber overmatch, and their realistic maturity for transitioning out of the laboratory and into government program offices or industry applications. Lauren Rice Alternative

Point of Contact Raquel Schildgen to this opportunity. Question and Answer 7.15.2026.pdf Attachment III_STAR_Evaluation_Criteria_Call016.docx STAR_FISH CALL 016 SSTI 5-SCCO -

30 June 2026.docx Attachment IV_Deliverables and Reporting Requiments_Checklist_Call016.docx Attachment II_STAR_FISH_White-Paper-Template_Call016.docx

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