Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC)
The only OTA contracting vehicle designed to support the U.S. Space Force.
Take your prototypes further, faster.
SpEC works with you through every project stage to deliver mission-critical results when they’re needed most. Align your project scope and requirements to a customized acquisition strategy guided by our team of experts.
Operated through Space Systems Command (SSC), SpEC flips the script on traditional, FAR-based contracting options by speeding up prototype development, engaging non-traditional organizations and streamlining collaboration.
Learn how the SpEC OTA can support your mission’s success.
Get the contracting expertise you’ve been missing.
40%
Faster Time to Award
Increase the pace and quality of projects with SpEC’s customized proposal options and full-cycle project support.
12%
Saved on Average
Traditional FAR-based contracting can be costly. SpEC’s cost is 12% less on average than a traditional USG estimate.
88%
Non-Traditional Members
SpEC’s diverse member network boosts respondent numbers and promotes integrated research and prototyping efficiencies.
With SpEC, you can optimize and deliver Space Force capabilities, ensuring your lethal force can compete, deter, and win.
More Engagement
SpEC’s diverse membership network boasts an average of 12 respondents per solicitation. Traditional FAR-based contracting lacks choice, averaging only 1-2 respondents per solicitation.
More Value
SpEC saves on funding with an average award cost of 12% less than the FAR-based estimate. Lower costs means more available funds to provide Guardians and decision-makers with state-of-the-art capabilities.
More Innovation
SpEC minimizes barriers to entry for small businesses and non-traditional vendors. Our membership base is comprised of 88% NTDC, promoting integrated research and prototyping efficiencies.
Case Study
How SSC Leveraged Industry to Find Their Problem Statement with ASTRO-E
Challenge: The STARCOM Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Integrated Program Office recognized the lack the infrastructure required for Electronic Warfare (EW) test and training within Space Systems Command (SSC). When SSC was tasked with creating a new test and training facility, they did not want to limit innovation by relying solely on their knowledge of existing capabilities. Recognizing that industry may be better equipped to define the critical capabilities for developing this state-of-the-art facility, SSC looked to the SpEC network
Solution: OTAs like SpEC do not have to adhere to a standardized format. This allowed the SpEC team to construct a custom contract for a multi-phase project framework, starting with a concept paper. This included pre-award market research with insight from industry.
Because of the market research the SpEC team conducted at the forefront, SSC was able to flesh out a strong Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP),resulting in 20% more submissions, providing SSC with more solution options. This led to the selection of six awardees, four more than the average.
Leveraging the SpEC OTA’s innovator pool, the SSC OTTI Integrated Program Office awarded Phase 1 of ASTRO-E , which includes a concept paper. Over the course of three phases, SSC will eventually down-select to one awardee, who will be tasked with developing a training infrastructure for the SSC in the final phase.
Even after the initial research phase, the OTA remains flexible by including multiple project phases with competitive down-select, paving the way for the development of a state-of-the-art facility that is ready for integration
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