KSC Launch Support Services

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center is seeking a contractor to provide Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) services and traffic control operations in support of crewed launch activities at Kennedy Space Center. The contractor will be responsible for implementing comprehensive traffic control measures, including equipment setup and teardown at three designated long gate locations (2L - SR3 Merritt Island, 3L - SR 405, and 4TT - SR 402), with specific requirements to complete all setup five hours before the launch window and ensure prompt removal afterward. Key requirements include precise placement of traffic control equipment such as cones, portable toilets, stop signs, and light plants according to NASA's pictorial plans, maintaining safety compliance, and supporting KSC Security Police in maintaining secure perimeters during launches. The contractor's performance will be evaluated based on timeliness, accuracy, safety protocols, and responsiveness to NASA's directives. This is a pre-solicitation notice with a deadline of December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST for submitting market research responses to Kimberly Thomas and Steven Wood, with the government clarifying that this current stage does not constitute a formal solicitation and respondents should not expect reimbursement of response costs.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity at this time, though the government documents indicate consideration for potential small business set-asides in future formal solicitations. The contract is anticipated to span five years with an estimated 3-4 crewed launches per year, requiring the contractor to be prepared for potential launch scrubs that may necessitate a second equipment setup attempt. The NAICS classification is 561990 (All Other Support Services) and the PSC category is M2AB (Husbanding Services—Force Protection). The government has prepared an Independent Government Cost Estimate based on the anticipated launch frequency and scope of work at the three specified locations, though specific contract value information is not disclosed in this pre-solicitation stage. Interested contractors should note that the current notice is for market research purposes and should demonstrate their capabilities and understanding of the traffic control requirements at KSC's crewed launch facilities.