ContractSources Sought

ROOSTER-6 Integration & Support RFI

DEPT OF DEFENSE ROOSTER_RFI_FY26_0001
Response Deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the Space Systems Command (SSC), is seeking information from experienced contractors for the ROOSTER-6 Integration & Support Contract, aimed at integrating secondary payload rings/platforms (ESPAStar-D class) for national security missions. The contract will involve the integration of both separable and non-separable payloads, requiring capabilities in structural, maneuver, power, software, and data/communication links, as well as support for environmental testing, launch operations, and anomaly resolution. This initiative is critical for ensuring flexible and rapid payload integration, particularly for late-manifested payloads, and emphasizes adherence to a digital engineering approach. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Capt Abigail Arestides at abigail.arestides.2@spaceforce.mil or Peter Vaccaro at peter.vaccaro.ctr@spaceforce.mil, as this RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
336414
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
PSC Code
1555
SPACE VEHICLES

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
ROOSTER 6 Integration Support RFI 10Feb2026.pdf
PDF250 KBFeb 11, 2026
AI Summary
The Space Systems Command (SSC) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the ROOSTER-6 Integration & Support Contract. This RFI seeks information from experienced contractors for the integration of secondary payload rings/platforms (ESPAStar-D class) capable of hosting multiple payloads for national security missions. The scope includes integrating both separable and non-separable payloads, providing structural, maneuver, power, software, and data/communication links, and supporting environmental testing, launch operations, and anomaly resolution. The government is particularly interested in capabilities for flexible and rapid payload integration, especially for late-manifested payloads, and adherence to a digital engineering approach. Responses should address capability concepts, budget and contracting structure, small business opportunities, and provide company information, ROM estimates, heritage, and recommended contract types. The RFI emphasizes that this is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Rooster 6 Integration Support_RFI 10FEB26.pdf
PDF329 KBFeb 11, 2026
AI Summary
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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 11, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineFeb 28, 2026
expiryArchive DateMar 14, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8819 SPECIAL PROGRAMS DIR SMC SP

Point of Contact

Name
Capt Abigail Arestides

Place of Performance

El Segundo, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources