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Space Force Awards $981M Test, Training IDIQ

July 31, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Space Force awards 15 spots on $981M IDIQ contract.
Contract supports National Space Test and Training Complex.
Work to occur through July 2032.
15 companies to develop test and range capabilities.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the Space Force's growing emphasis on modernizing test and training infrastructure. The involvement of 15 companies suggests a diverse and competitive landscape for space-related services, which could drive innovation and efficiency in the sector.

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What Happened

Fifteen Companies Secure Spots On Space Test Contract

The U.S. Space Force has awarded 15 companies positions on a potential $981 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to develop test and range capabilities for the National Space Test and Training Complex. The contract, which is expected to run through July 2032, will support space- and ground-based engineering activities intended to enhance test, evaluation, and training operations. According to the Department of War, the Space Systems Command’s Operational Test and Training Infrastructure received 20 offers through a competitive acquisition process. This development was first reported by Executive Mosaic.

Source | Originally Published: July 31, 2026

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