Sources Sought Notice for National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Emergent Missions

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command is issuing a Sources Sought notice to determine whether any launch service providers, beyond the two NSSL‑Phase 3 Lane 2 contractors, can meet the critical National Security Space (NSS) “Emergent Missions” requirements. Respondents must demonstrate verifiable capability to perform multi‑manifest launches, delivering an 8,000 lbm payload directly to GEO 1.5 and a 20,000 lbm payload directly to MEO Direct 1, with a launch vehicle that has completed all non‑recurring design validation, certification flights, and is free of readiness issues by 1 Oct of the procurement year. A formal NSSL Certification Plan, aligned with the Launch Services New Entrant Certification Guide, must be included, along with evidence of mission‑assurance processes, vehicle readiness, and multi‑manifest integration. The government plans to award 25 missions (6 in FY 2027, 9 in FY 2028, 10 in FY 2029) and seeks statements of capability from any qualified source. Responses must be a 10‑page (excluding title, TOC, schedule, acronyms) Statement of Capability submitted electronically to the listed points of contact, using the subject line “Response to Sources Sought – NSSL Phase 3 Emergent Missions.” Required company data include name, address, parent company (if any), CAGE, DUNS, and a primary point of contact. Submissions are limited to unclassified Microsoft Word, Project, or Adobe formats, 12‑point font, single‑spaced, 1‑inch margins, and are due 5:00 PM PDT, 14 calendar days from posting. Small‑business responses are encouraged.

Notice ID

bd1a625c7a554a96ae0d49872a50196e

Solicitation Number

Phase3Lane2EmergentMissions_1

NAICS Code

481212

Classification Code

V126