Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS)

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is soliciting proposals for the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System procurement through solicitation number 80MSFC21R0001. The agency seeks to design, develop, integrate, test and deliver a system to transport samples collected on Mars back into orbit, including two solid rocket motor stages and associated ground support equipment. Proposals will be evaluated based on mission suitability, total evaluated cost, and past performance, with a preference given to offerors experienced leading interplanetary spacecraft missions. Proposals are due by September 16, 2021 and the agency intends to award a single cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with a period of performance from February 2022 through July 2028.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 336414 and PSC codes include V199 and R408. The place of performance will be within the United States. Key deliverables include preliminary and critical design reviews, engineering and flight unit delivery, and a system acceptance review. The government estimates the value of the contract award to be between $500M-$1B to cover design, development, testing and evaluation activities over the six year period of performance.