UDOT Notice of Sole Source- Utah Spaceport Feasibility Study

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has issued a Notice of Sole Source procurement for a Utah Spaceport Feasibility Study, seeking specialized aerospace consulting services. The procurement is structured as a non-competitive solicitation, with the primary objective of conducting a comprehensive feasibility assessment for a potential spaceport development in Utah. The study will likely encompass technical, environmental, economic, and regulatory evaluations to determine the viability of establishing a spaceport infrastructure. Key deliverables are expected to include detailed research reports, site analysis, infrastructure recommendations, and potential economic impact assessments. The notice was posted on August 13, 2025, with a response deadline of August 21, 2025, providing a narrow eight-day window for potential alternative vendors to challenge the sole source designation. The procurement process allows for public comment and seeks to determine if any other qualified suppliers can meet the specific requirements of the proposed study.

While specific details about set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the provided documents, the notice indicates a unique procurement approach that limits competitive bidding. The sole source notice suggests that the selected vendor possesses unique qualifications or expertise critical to completing the spaceport feasibility study. No incumbent vendor is directly identified in the available documentation, and there are no explicit restrictions mentioned regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation. The procurement appears to be focused on obtaining specialized aerospace consulting services with potentially significant technical complexity. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the documents, spaceport feasibility studies typically represent substantial investments, potentially ranging from $250,000 to $750,000 depending on the scope and depth of research required. The procurement unit reserves the right to determine the most appropriate procurement method based on unique circumstances and best interests of the state.