Spaceport and Launch Assessment Study (SPLAS)

The Department of the Air Force Space Systems Command, through PAE Space Access, is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (FA2521SPLASRFI) to gather capability information for a Spaceport and Launch Assessment Study (SPLAS). The effort will provide the partner nation (PN) with engineering, logistical, and technical assistance needed to establish a National Security Space Launch (NSSL) service from a sovereign spaceport using a U.S. commercial launch vehicle, applying U.S. Space Force best practices for launch operations and mission assurance. Required deliverables (A01‑A06) include a general launch‑vehicle assessment, a spaceport assessment and NSSL requirements document, national‑security launch requirements, recommended education/training, a comprehensive assessment report and briefing, and associated meeting documentation. Respondents must submit a concise (≤10‑page) capability overview, address each study area, provide a rough‑order‑magnitude price and schedule for each deliverable, outline travel and fee assumptions, and describe ITAR compliance and classification (not exceeding NATO SECRET). Submissions must be in PDF or Word format, 12‑point Arial/Times New Roman, and sent by 1500 local time on 15 May 2026 to the listed PAE Space Access points of contact. This RFI is market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation, guarantee future awards, or obligate the Government to reimburse response costs.

Notice ID

2ae2ad627e1342e3b30df184824f9a03

Solicitation Number

FA2521SPLASRFI

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

R425