Day-of-Launch Operations and Mission Assurance

This contract involves the execution of critical day-of-launch operations to support space missions, focusing on ensuring mission reliability and minimizing the likelihood of launch delays or scrubs. The contractor will be responsible for managing the countdown process, conducting thorough systems checks, evaluating weather conditions, coordinating with range authorities, and overseeing deployment activities. These tasks are essential for maintaining seamless integration and operation during launch events. The contract is a subcontract opportunity posted by the Department of Defense under the NAICS code 541330, with performance centered in Albuquerque. The solicitation was made available in late May 2026, with a response deadline in late June 2026. The work involves high-stakes coordination and mission assurance efforts to support assured access to space, emphasizing the importance of precision and reliability in launch procedures.