Development of Additional Launch Capacity on South Wallops Island at Wallops Flight Facility

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility is conducting market research through Request for Information RFI-WFF-LaunchCapacity-2026 to gauge interest from U.S. domestic entities in developing additional orbital launch and payload processing capacity. The project focuses on approximately 150 acres on the south end of Wallops Island, Virginia, with the goal of expanding launch cadence and capacity. While NASA intends to retain land ownership, it may lease parcels for the development, operation, and maintenance of the necessary infrastructure. This effort is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Eligible respondents include U.S. federal and state governmental entities and U.S. Commercial Providers as defined by the Space Commerce Act. Interested parties must submit a response in PDF format, using Times New Roman size 12 font and not exceeding ten pages, by October 30, 2026. Submissions must address the proposed land use, concept of operations, infrastructure needs, operational profiles, and relevant experience. Amendment 01 to the RFI added an Industry Day scheduled for September 22, 2026, and provided specific registration instructions. All participants must comply with NASA policies regarding security, access, and facility utilization.