Request for Information (RFI) for a Cislunar Space System (CSS)
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 10302026-01
- Agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- 1555 Space Vehicles
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force issued a Special Notice Request for Information for a Cislunar Space System (CSS), due 1200 noon EDT on November 24, 2026, with no set-aside used. The RFI gathers market research to inform acquisition strategy for up to five space vehicles (SVs) requiring spacecraft buses, Government-provided payload accommodation, integration and test, a ground segment, launch, system integration, and operations and maintenance, with SVs notionally needed in late CY29. It is not an RFP, and the Government does not commit to issuing one or reimburse response costs. The Government intends to award up to five Firm Fixed Price preliminary design study contracts and reserves the right to issue multiple contracts or solicit multiple rounds. Failure to respond may result in loss of ability to participate in a subsequent acquisition. Responses are limited to 15 pages and must cover system approach, a schedule assuming Authority to Proceed for preliminary design in 2QFY27, a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate with FFP execution capability, bus heritage and production rates, and modular interface design. Responses must be classified appropriately, and proprietary information must be clearly marked. The response date moved from November 13, 2026 in the prior version. Submit to Mr. Shelby Sommer (Shelby.Sommer@us.af.mil) or Lt Col Joseph DeRienzo (Joseph.DeRienzo@us.af.mil).
Notice text
(U) The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking market research information to inform the potential acquisition strategy for a Cislunar Space System (CSS). The CSS will consist of up to five (5) space vehicles (SVs), each of which will require a spacecraft bus, accommodation of a Government-provided payload, SV integration & test, a Ground Segment, including mission management and telemetry, tracking, control and communications, a solution for space launch, system (space vehicle/ground segment/communications) integration, and operations and maintenance (O&M). The Government is notionally interested in procuring up to five (5) SVs to meet DAF mission needs in late CY29. These vehicles may serve as seed vehicles that will inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future proliferated cislunar constellation. The Government is looking for information on industry's ability to provide a rapid, low-risk (minimal non-recurring engineering (NRE)) solution that can accommodate the Government's technical and programmatic objectives.
(U) The Government intends to award up to five (5) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) preliminary design study contracts upon Government consideration of the market information collected with this RFI and all other sources of information relevant to the effort. Failure to respond to this RFI may result in loss of the ability to participate in a subsequent program acquisition.
(U) This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), and industry should not construe the RFI as a commitment by the Government. In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) provision 15.101, Early Exchanges with Industry, be advised that this is only an RFI and does not obligate the Government to reimburse any cost associated with preparation and/or submission of a RFI response. This RFI does not guarantee that the Government will issue an RFP or award a contract to provide these supplies or services.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| (U) CSS RFI_2026_11_03_Final v2.pdf | ||
| Atch 1 to CSS RFI_Summary Response Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| (U) CSS RFI_2026_10_30 Final.pdf |
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