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U.S. Space Force Seeks Bids for Kinetic Energy Interceptors

11/22/2025

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The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command will issue a request for kinetic energy space-based interceptors (SBIs) on December 7, 2025.
This follows SSC's earlier boost-phase SBIs program.
The pre-solicitation notice shows SSC plans to use fixed-price contracts and may include prize competitions.
Interested companies must request bidding documents by December 4, 2025.
Awards are expected in February 2026, and midcourse SBIs would enhance defense against intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command will issue a request for kinetic energy space-based interceptors (SBIs) on December 7, 2025.
This follows SSC's earlier boost-phase SBIs program.
The pre-solicitation notice shows SSC plans to use fixed-price contracts and may include prize competitions.
Interested companies must request bidding documents by December 4, 2025.
Awards are expected in February 2026, and midcourse SBIs would enhance defense against intercontinental ballistic missiles.