Eastern Range - Commercial Solutions Opening - NSSL Space Vehicle Processing

Blue Origin LLC has been awarded a firm fixed price contract valued at over 78 million dollars to expand space vehicle processing facilities for the National Security Space Launch program. The work will be carried out primarily at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and is scheduled for completion by January 30, 2028. The contract was competitively awarded with three offers received, and the full amount is being funded using fiscal year 2025 research and development funds. The contract is managed by the Space Systems Command based at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. This contract aims to enhance the infrastructure necessary for processing space vehicles, supporting national security and space launch capabilities. The solicitation was posted in October 2025, with the project falling under the NAICS code 336414, which pertains to space vehicle manufacturing and related activities. The primary point of contact for this contract is Capt Jillian Kennedy, and further details can be accessed through the official SAM.gov link. The work aligns with the Department of the Air Force’s efforts to bolster space launch readiness and infrastructure development.