National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day

29 August 2024:  This notice has been updated to include the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day Briefing and NRO's unclassified NTO Schedule.  Potential and current Phase 3 Lane 1 Launch Service Providers (LSPs) may request the NRO's classified NTO briefing by contacting the Contracting Officer, Kirsten Prechtl, at kirsten.prechtl@spaceforce.mil.

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This is an Industry Day announcement.

The Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day will cover the details and timeline for on-ramping additional Launch Service Providers (LSPs), as well as the details and timelines for the upcoming Launch Service Task Orders (LSTOs) that will be competed amongst LSPs that have been awarded a base Lane 1 Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

A.  NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program Operational Imperative is to deliver national security space capability to the warfighter to deter/defeat the pacing challenge.  The NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 approach to meet this Operational Imperative is to provide assured access to space to the integrated space architecture at affordable prices.  Phase 3 Lane 1 consists of multiple award IDIQ contracts with a five-year ordering period (FY24-FY29), and a single five-year option.  Lane 1 launch services will be procured via LSTOs.

Lane 1 provides awardees who can meet a subset of the NSSL requirements the opportunity to compete for ~30 missions via annual task order competitions.  The NSSL program has implemented a tiered mission assurance approach that inherently accepts a higher risk to mission success to address mission specific needs.

B.  NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day

1. SSC/AA will host a Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day on 20-21 August 2024 at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA.  Virtual attendance will also be available.  The purpose of the event is to provide details and timeline for the Lane 1 IDIQ on-ramp, provide details and timelines for the upcoming LSTOs, and provide a classified briefing on upcoming NRO task orders to participants who have the required security clearance (TS/SCI).
2. The Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day, starting at 0830 PDT on 20 August 2024, will include a general session, which is open to all participants, a classified NRO briefing and manifest discussion, and one-on-one sessions with companies that submit a request.  If necessary, one-on-one sessions may also be conducted on the following day, 21 August 2024.  During the one-on-one sessions, the Program Office intends to answer questions the LSPs may have regarding the IDIQ on-ramp, projected manifest, and future missions (excluding those missions/LSTOs currently in source selection).
3. Registration is required for Industry Day attendance.  Participation may be in-person or virtual.  In-person attendees are limited to 5 individuals per company.  Interested parties must fill out and submit Attachment 1, NSSL Participant Request Form, no later than 1300 PDT on 26 July 2024.  Instructions for attendees will be provided after registration.  For potential Phase 3 Lane 1 LSPs who wish to request a one-on-one session, please annotate such in Attachment 1.  The Government will work with you to schedule your one-on-one session.  The Government will only consider one-on-one discussions with potential or current Phase 3 Lane 1 LSPs.
4. We value our industry partnerships and look forward to continued engagement on NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1.

C.  Disclaimer

1. THIS IS AN INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  This event is issued solely for information and planning purposes pertaining to the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 on-ramp and projected task order solicitations.  It does not constitute an RFP, a Request for Quotations (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.  This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  Furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time.  Participants are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.  All costs associated with attending this event will be solely at the responding party's expense.
2. SSC/AA has entered into contracts with: The Aerospace Corporation; Alpha Omega Group LLC; Axient LLC; Boecore, Inc.; Boyle Enterprises, Inc.; Figueroa & Associates, LLC; Integrated Data Services, LLC; KBR Wyle Services, LLC; Liona Enterprises Inc; ManTech International Corporation; Nynth Company California LLC; OMNI Consulting Solutions LLC; Quantum Research International Inc; Quantum Space LLC; SAVI, LLC; Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC); Stellar Solutions; Strategic Technology Consulting LLC; Tecolote Research, Inc.; Tyton LLC; and, Wallender & Associates.  These companies support the program office by performing technical reviews, systems engineering and integration analyses, cost estimation, and other advisory services.  Participation in this industry day and one-on-one discussions constitutes consent to disclosure of information to these companies, which are required to provide equal protection to non-public information as the Government.