NASA Launch Services II (NLS II) 2026 On-Ramp

The Government is issuing an IDIQ Launch Service Task Order (LSTO) solicitation (RFP10‑99‑0021) for risk‑category 2 and 3 launch services capable of delivering a minimum 250 kg payload to a 200‑km orbit at a 28.5° inclination. Offerors may propose one or more launch‑vehicle configurations, but each configuration must meet the same technical‑acceptability standard. Proposals must demonstrate compliance with all solicitation instructions, representations, certifications, contract terms, financial capability, equal‑employment‑opportunity and small‑business subcontracting plans, as well as a work plan and most‑favored‑customer certification. Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability (technical ability and management approach) and price reasonableness per FAR 15.4, with Not‑to‑Exceed (NTE) pricing required for standard launch services through 30 June 2030 and for non‑standard services through 31 Dec 2032. Offerors must submit detailed pricing (Sample Form 4), fixed‑price labor hour data (Sample Form 3), and provide the required data for mission‑unique hardware test plans, verification matrices, and compliance with unanticipated mission‑unique services, special task assignments, and mission‑unique software deliverables. The solicitation also requires an IT‑security‑compliant system description (hardware, software, schedule, user base, benefits, risks), a methodology for reporting qualification or test anomalies, and support for a NASA resident office at the contractor’s facilities. Offerors must complete Exhibit 1 (Capabilities, Specifications, and Environments) as a mission planner’s guide, construct Exhibit 3 for non‑standard services, and describe the design, manufacture, testing, and flight qualification process for mission‑unique hardware. All required forms, certifications, and supporting documentation must be submitted in accordance with the instructions and FAR 52.252‑1 provisions incorporated by reference.

Notice ID

0dc9eccbe5cd4e19a61d590896ebb3c1

Solicitation Number

RFP10-99-0021-Rev_T

NAICS Code

336414

Classification Code

V126