SPfI14-411 — Space Force Acquisition Intelligence

SPfI14-411 governs Space Force acquisition intelligence, including intelligence supportability, threat assessment, and certification requirements.

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  • Publication number: SPfI14-411
  • Title: SPACE FORCE ACQUISITION INTELLIGENCE
  • Date: 2026-02-13

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SPfI14-411 addresses threat intelligence, intelligence resources, interoperability, modeling and simulation, counterintelligence, and security. It requires intelligence support requirements and shortfalls to be assessed and certifications to be completed during the requirements and acquisition processes.

Applies to: Intelligence Supportability and Certification is required for all Space Force requirements regardless of acquisition pathway, and includes requirements protected by ACCM or SAP/SAR designation.

Topics covered

  • Threat approval
  • Intelligence supportability
  • Intelligence certification
  • Acquisition intelligence
  • Intelligence resources
  • Intelligence interoperability
  • Threat intelligence
  • Capability Intelligence Parameters

Questions and answers

When is intelligence supportability and certification required?

Intelligence Supportability and Certification is required for all Space Force requirements regardless of acquisition pathway, and includes requirements protected by ACCM or SAP/SAR designation. (paragraph 1)

What does intelligence supportability assess?

Intelligence supportability identifies and assesses all intelligence support requirements, including anticipated shortfalls, throughout the capability solution’s lifecycle. (paragraph 1)

What does intelligence certification ensure?

Intelligence Certification ensures that capabilities are developed in context of applicable adversary threat and that intelligence support requirements, and shortfalls, have been assessed for completeness and supportability. (paragraph 1)

How many intelligence certifications does Space Force HQSF/S2 provide?

Space Force HQSF/S2 will provide two intelligence certifications. (paragraph 1)

When is the second intelligence certification issued?

The second intelligence certification will be issued prior to the acquisition strategy document being certified. (paragraph 1)

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