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

NASA’s RFP 10‑99‑0021 seeks proposals for risk‑category 2 and 3 launch services under the NLS II contract, capable of delivering a minimum 250 kg payload to a 200 km circular orbit at 28.5° inclination. Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability for each proposed launch‑vehicle configuration, including a complete technical and management approach that meets the AS9100 quality system and AS9115 software‑assurance guidelines. Required deliverables include mission‑unique hardware design, manufacturing, testing, and qualification (with a detailed test plan, verification matrix, and success‑criteria analysis), mission‑unique software deliverables, and an IT‑security‑compliant system description. Proposals must also address unanticipated mission‑unique services, special task assignments, non‑standard services (Exhibit 3), standard launch‑service descriptions (Exhibit 2), resident‑office support, anomaly‑notification procedures, and coordination with NASA Public Affairs. Pricing must be presented on a not‑to‑exceed basis for both standard and non‑standard services, and required CDRLs such as the Mission‑Unique Hardware Test Report (C5‑3) and GIDEP Alert Report (C3‑1) must be included. Compliance with solicitation instructions, certifications, small‑business subcontracting plans, and all FAR provisions is mandatory.

Notice ID

66d522938bba4948a19f1e94afd346cd

Solicitation Number

RFP10-99-0021-Rev_T

NAICS Code

336414

Classification Code

V126