Ground Operations Concept of Flow Development

The contract seeks the development of workflow models and staffing plans for spacecraft processing, encapsulation, and transport to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The work involves designing efficient, scalable operational workflows that integrate personnel, equipment, and procedures to support end-to-end ground processing activities, ensuring mission readiness and safety. The contractor will be responsible for analyzing current processes, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing optimized staffing structures tailored to the unique demands of spacecraft handling, from pre-launch preparation to rollout procedures, with a focus on reliability and compliance with NASA standards. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, classified as a professional, scientific, and technical services opportunity issued by NASA Kennedy Space Center, part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Performance will occur primarily at the KSC/CCSFS location, identified by zip code 32899, and the effort requires deep expertise in aerospace operations, systems engineering, and workforce planning within a high-risk, high-stakes launch environment. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to deliver detailed, actionable models that enhance operational efficiency while maintaining rigorous safety and quality controls.