Launch Vehicle Certification and Compliance Engineering

The contract requires comprehensive engineering, documentation, and testing activities to achieve and maintain NASA launch vehicle certification, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation, configuration management, and software assurance. The work spans the full lifecycle of certification efforts, ensuring that all systems meet stringent NASA safety, reliability, and performance standards for launch operations. This includes developing and validating technical documentation, implementing rigorous testing protocols, and managing changes to configurations to ensure compliance throughout development and sustainment phases. The effort is scoped under NAICS code 541330 and is classified as a subcontract, with performance primarily centered at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island. The opportunity was posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. All activities must align with NASA’s certification frameworks and are critical to enabling safe and mission-critical launch operations. The contractor is expected to support ongoing compliance and adapt to evolving requirements, demonstrating expertise in aerospace systems engineering and adherence to federal aerospace standards.