Description
The United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), is seeking proposals for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 On-Ramp. The NSSL program aims to deliver national security space capability to the warfighter, and the Phase 3 Lane 1 approach involves providing assured access to space at affordable prices. The acquisition consists of multiple award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, with Lane 1 launch services to be procured via launch service task orders (LSTOs).
• The IDIQ contracts will have a three-year basic ordering period and a 5-year option ordering period.
• Offerors must comply with the U.S. Commercial Provider definition of the Commercial Space Act of 1998.
• Proposals are due by 1500 Pacific Time on Monday, 22 December 2025.
• The Government intends to release draft FOPRs in 2nd quarter FY26 and the final FOPRs in 3rd quarter FY26.