Description
The United States Space Force (USSF) Assured Access to Space (AATS) team is seeking industry feedback on current and projected commercial Payload Processing Facility (PPF) support services for USSF missions. The AATS team is pursuing an Enterprise Payload Processing Management (EPPM) effort to more efficiently manage USSF Space Vehicle (SV) processing on the Eastern and Western Launch Ranges, as well as other U.S. launch bases. The responses from this RFI will help inform the Government's acquisition strategy to support a planned award of the EPPM effort in Calendar Year 2026.
• The AATS team is seeking information on PPF capabilities and services, including location, current capabilities, and services provided.
• The team is also seeking recommendations for standard PPF services, contract type, structure, and period of performance.
• The RFI includes questions on priority access, launch service providers, and potential changes to how the Government utilizes PPF facilities and services.
• The AATS team is seeking input from industry to inform the EPPM effort and improve the efficiency of SV processing.