National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Request for Proposal (RFP)

Closed Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See its 3 award notices in the notice history.

Solicitation number
FA8811-24-R-0001
Agency
Space and Missile Systems Center Air Force Space Command, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
PSC
V126 Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Space Transportation/Launch

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) is seeking proposals for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 procurement. This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) to competitively award multiple Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a 5-year base period and 5-year option period. The NSSL Phase 3 effort aims to provide assured access to space for the integrated space architecture at affordable prices. Proposals are due by 1500 Pacific Time on 15 December 2023, and interested offerors must contact the Contracting Officer, Kirsten Prechtl, and Contract Specialist, Tyler Davis, to receive sensitive RFP documents.

This solicitation does not have a set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 481212 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Small businesses are encouraged to pursue subcontracting opportunities by contacting the launch service providers directly. The Government intends to reopen the original IDIQ solicitation annually to on-board emerging providers or systems. Numerical details, such as the quantity of launches or total contract values, are not provided in the solicitation notice.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

This is Amendment 1 of the subject RFP.  Details of changes are included in the attached Standard Form (SF) 30.  This is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP).  Offerors currently in the competition will be notified within the source selection process.

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This is a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

A.  Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) operational imperative is to deliver national security space capability to the warfighter to deter/defeat current, emerging, and future threats.  The NSSL Phase 3 approach is to provide assured access to space for the integrated space architecture at affordable prices.  The Phase 3 Acquisition Strategy consists of a dual-lane approach with two separate contract types to fulfill program and national security requirements.

This RFP is for the Phase 3 Lane 1 procurement only.

B.  NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1

  1. The Government intends to competitively award multiple award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.  These IDIQ contracts will have a five (5)-year basic ordering period and a 5-year option ordering period.  The Government will reopen the original IDIQ solicitation on an annual basis to on-ramp emerging providers or systems.
  2. The Lane 1 RFP is attached to this notice.  Sensitive RFP documents will be provided via DoD SAFE.  Potential offerors must contact the Contracting Officer, Kirsten Prechtl, and courtesy copy the Contract Specialist, Tyler Davis, listed in this notice to receive the sensitive RFP documents.
  3. Proposals are due by 1500 Pacific Time on 15 December 2023.

C.  NAICS Code

The NAICS code and size standard are 481212 and 1,500 employees, respectively.  Small Businesses interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact the launch service providers directly.  SSC’s Small Business POCs can be reached at smallbus@us.af.mil.

D.  Questions

Questions concerning the RFP must be directed to the Contracting Officer, Kirsten Prechtl, and courtesy copied to the Contract Specialist, Tyler Davis, listed in this notice.

Update #1 ·

This is a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).

A.  Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) operational imperative is to deliver national security space capability to the warfighter to deter/defeat current, emerging, and future threats.  The NSSL Phase 3 approach is to provide assured access to space for the integrated space architecture at affordable prices.  The Phase 3 Acquisition Strategy consists of a dual-lane approach with two separate contract types to fulfill program and national security requirements.

This RFP is for the Phase 3 Lane 1 procurement only.

B.  NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1

  1. The Government intends to competitively award multiple award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.  These IDIQ contracts will have a five (5)-year basic ordering period and a 5-year option ordering period.  The Government will reopen the original IDIQ solicitation on an annual basis to on-ramp emerging providers or systems.
  2. The Lane 1 RFP is attached to this notice.  Sensitive RFP documents will be provided via DoD SAFE.  Potential offerors must contact the Contracting Officer, Kirsten Prechtl, and courtesy copy the Contract Specialist, Tyler Davis, listed in this notice to receive the sensitive RFP documents.
  3. Proposals are due by 1500 Pacific Time on 15 December 2023.

C.  NAICS Code

The NAICS code and size standard are 481212 and 1,500 employees, respectively.  Small Businesses interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact the launch service providers directly.  SSC’s Small Business POCs can be reached at smallbus@us.af.mil.

D.  Questions

Questions concerning the RFP must be directed to the Contracting Officer, Kirsten Prechtl, and courtesy copied to the Contract Specialist, Tyler Davis, listed in this notice.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
FINAL NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 RFP Amend 1 - SAM.zip ZIP file
FINAL NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 RFP - SAM.zip ZIP file

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 IDIQ Award Latest Award Notice
National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 IDIQ Award Award Notice
National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 IDIQ Award Award Notice
National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Request for Proposal (RFP) This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation

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