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Commercial LEO Destination Contract (CLDC)

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NASA’s Johnson Space Center is preparing to award contracts under the Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Development Program to support the development of private-sector-owned space destinations in low-Earth orbit, ensuring a continuous U.S. presence in space following the retirement of the International Space Station. The initiative seeks to foster end-to-end capabilities including space stations, crew and cargo vehicles, launch systems, and ground infrastructure, with the goal of enabling routine commercial access and utilization of low-Earth orbit. The effort is part of a broader strategy to transition from government-operated platforms to commercially managed and operated destinations, promoting innovation and sustainability in human spaceflight. This forecast indicates the upcoming opportunity under NAICS code 336414, with no set-aside provisions specified, and is open to industry partners ready to deliver integrated systems capable of supporting long-term human and scientific activities in orbit.

General Info

NASA partners with private industry to develop sustainable low-Earth orbit destinations and systems.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

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PostedMay 25

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

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NASA's Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Development Program (CLDP) intends to spur the development of new low-Earth orbit space destinations and supporting systems from private industry. This effort aims to obtain the ability to provide routine utilization of low-Earth orbit and maintain a continuous U.S. presence in space as the International Space Station is retired. These systems may include end-to-end services such as the in-orbit destination, visiting vehicles, and supporting launch vehicles and ground systems.

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