WILD IRIS FINAL CSO
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the US Space Force (USSF) System Delta 80 Small Launch and Targets Division (SYD 80/AMX), has released the final Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for WILD IRIS, seeking innovative commercial products, technologies, or services for Space Transportation And Launch Services (V126). The primary goal is to identify potential launch service contractors for upcoming target launch missions. Interested parties must request the detailed CSO immediately, with submissions due by June 22, 2026, at 1500 MT.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking innovative approaches to provide launch services that ensure successful and repeatable target launches. A key focus is maximizing Launch Availability, encompassing both production availability (providing target launch vehicles at the required rate) and day-of-launch availability (successfully launching at the planned time). A launch rate of 2-3 times per week is desired.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
- Contract Vehicle: Standard commercial contract clauses will be utilized.
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to eligible US Commercial Providers.
- Submission Due: June 22, 2026, 1500 MT. Extensions will not be granted.
- Published: May 29, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
To receive the detailed CSO, interested parties must contact the Contracting Officer. If you attended industry day, the detailed CSO will be sent directly via DoDSafe. For others, immediate request is necessary. Responses to the Generic CSO are limited to 1 page, 11-point font, with 1-inch margins, and should be unclassified/non-proprietary if possible. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. A more detailed CSO will be provided via DOD SAFE to respondents who request it and meet US Commercial Provider requirements.
Eligibility
Offerors must meet the requirements of a US Commercial Provider in accordance with the Commercial Space Act of 1998, Title II Public Law 105-303. Additionally, offerors must provide a Cage Code to verify active SAM registration and active registration/certification in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program.
Additional Notes
This Generic CSO is intended to solicit industry interest and gather Point of Contact (POC) information. Responses are strictly voluntary, and the Government will not pay for submitted information.