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Commercial service contract to deliver NASA paylaods to the Moon

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The Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) is a service-based acquisition program managed by the Johnson Space Center to provide rapid, frequent, and affordable delivery of NASA payloads to the lunar surface. Utilizing an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structure, the program employs commercial procurement strategies where task orders are awarded as firm fixed price contracts for the full scope of delivery. Under this arrangement, selected vendors are responsible for subcontracting the launch vehicle and securing all required licenses and approvals from the FAA and other relevant agencies. This specific forecast pertains to the recompete of the CLPS contract, which was originally established in 2018 with 14 vendors. The initiative continues to focus on leveraging innovative commercial capabilities to enable sustainable access to the Moon. Interested parties can coordinate with the Johnson Space Center, specifically through the designated point of contact or the small business specialist, regarding this upcoming procurement opportunity.

General Info

NASA's CLPS program recompete for commercial lunar payload delivery via fixed price contracts.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

NAICS

927110 - Space Research and Technology

Place of Performance

TBD, Nationwide US, USA

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NONE

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

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Full Description

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CLPS was established in 2018 as an innovative, service-based, competitive acquisition approach using commercial procurement strategies under an Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to 14 vendors. Task orders are firm fixed price for the full scope of delivery. The CLPS vendor is responsible for subcontracting the Launch Vehicle and obtaining all the necessary FAA and other agency approvals/licenses. Contracts are for deliveries to the Moon with the goal of enabling rapid, frequent, and affordable access to the lunar surface.
Recompete of Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract

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