PSC Category V126 encompasses transportation and launch services specifically focused on space transportation and launch capabilities. This category primarily involves the development, testing, and implementation of space launch technologies, including rocket systems, payload integration, and suborbital and orbital flight services. The services range from mission planning and integration to actual launch vehicle operations, supporting critical national security, scientific research, and commercial space exploration objectives. Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in space launch capabilities, with contracts ranging from $25,000 minimum guaranteed orders to substantial multi-million dollar launch service agreements. Key contractors include SpaceX, United Launch Services (ULA), Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab, predominantly awarded contracts by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and the U.S. Space Force's Space and Missile Systems Center. Most awards are firm-fixed-price delivery orders under Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, supporting National Security Space Launch (NSSL) programs, NASA Launch Services, and various mission-specific technological demonstrations. Contract values frequently range from $100,000 to over $500 million, with performance periods extending up to 2035, primarily focused on launch vehicle development, mission integration, and space payload deployment. Recent federal contract opportunities in this category include NASA's solicitation for suborbital flight testing capabilities to simulate Lunar and Martian gravity, the U.S. Space Force's National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 Fiscal Year 2025 On-Ramp Request for Proposal, and NASA's Launch Services II 2024 On-Ramp. These opportunities seek domestic launch service providers capable of delivering specific payload capabilities, with requirements including AS9100 certification, ability to launch payloads to precise orbital parameters, and compliance with commercial provider definitions. The opportunities emphasize technological innovation, mission-specific launch capabilities, and maintaining assured access to space for national security and scientific research purposes.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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80AFRC18D0006 | Up Aerospace Inc. | $45.0m | 8/1/18 | 1/31/24 | 10/31/23 | |
NNK10LA86B | CAL Poly Corporation | $6.5m | 9/23/10 | 9/22/16 | 6/3/15 | |
80KSC022DA105 | Phantom Space Corp | $0 | 1/28/22 | 2/3/24 | 12/5/24 | |
FA881821D0004 | Relativity Federal, Inc. | $986.0m | 8/6/21 | 10/10/28 | 5/14/24 | |
FA881414D0010 | Aegis Aerospace Inc. | $1 | 7/10/14 | 7/10/19 | 7/10/14 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Definitive Contract 80KSC021C0005 | Relativity Space, Inc. | $0 | 1/4/21 | 8/31/23 | 7/5/23 | |
Purchase Order AG7B31P120056 | RL Henry Inc. | $22.0k | 8/7/12 | 8/6/13 | 8/7/12 | |
Delivery Order FA881124D0001-FA881124F0020 | Blue Origin, LLC | $179.3k | 1/31/24 | 8/30/24 | 7/17/24 | |
Definitive Contract GSFC0200207DNAS502065 |
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| Norwegian Space Center | $597.1k | 7/15/02 | 3/10/04 | 10/1/03 |
Delivery Order FA881120D0001-FA881121F0011 | United Launch Services, LLC | $120.2m | 3/9/21 | 4/19/25 | 11/14/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day | NSSL-Ph3Ln1-IndDay | Department of the Air Force Space Command Space and Missile Systems Center | Special Notice 1/1 | 7/12/24, 5:46 PM | |
NASA Launch Services II 2024 On-Ramp | RFP10-99-0021_Rev_S | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Kennedy Space Center | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 9/9/24, 11:08 AM | |
Orbital Services Program-4 (OSP-4) On Ramp #1 Request for Proposal (RFP) | FA8818-21-R-0003 | Department of the Air Force Space Command Space and Missile Systems Center | Solicitation 1/3 | 2/9/21, 11:08 AM | |
National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFPs) #2 | NSSL-Ph3-dRFP2 | Department of the Air Force | Special Notice 1/1 | 7/13/23, 8:20 PM | |
National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFPs) #1 and Industry Day | NSSL-Ph3-dRFP1 | Department of the Air Force | Special Notice 1/1 | 2/16/23, 6:28 PM |
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