Description
The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking information from commercial space launch providers interested in leasing Space Launch Complex-14 (SLC-14) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California. The selected provider will be responsible for financing, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a heavy or super-heavy vertical space launch vehicle capability at SLC-14. The USSF is looking for a provider that can demonstrate technical maturity, financial stability, and the ability to maximize the benefit to the space industry and the U.S. economy.
• The lease will be for a term of approximately five years.
• The selected provider will be required to maintain a valid Commercial Space Operations Support Agreement (CSOSA) with the USSF.
• The provider will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and operating the launch capability at SLC-14.
• The USSF will determine the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the property and the selected provider will be required to pay rent in the form of cash or in-kind consideration.
• The provider will be required to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) prior to the commencement of construction activities.