National Security Launch (NSSL) Requirements Development

The contract seeks to develop a comprehensive set of National Security Space Launch (NSSL) requirements aligned with U.S. Space Force best practices for safety, security, and mission assurance, to be adopted by a Partner Nation. The work involves analyzing existing U.S. frameworks and translating them into a structured, actionable document that ensures consistency in launch operations, risk mitigation, and operational integrity. The deliverable must reflect stringent standards across all phases of launch vehicle handling, range safety, cyber resilience, personnel clearance, and contingency planning, with the goal of enabling interoperability and shared mission confidence between the Partner Nation and U.S. space assets. This subcontract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541611, emphasizing support for small business participation in national security technical efforts. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., following a posting date of April 29, 2026. Performance will be conducted primarily at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 32920, with all work required to meet U.S. Department of Defense standards. The contracting activity falls under the Fa2521 45 Cons Pk agency, operating within the broader Department of Defense structure, and is intended to support long-term strategic partnerships through standardized, secure launch infrastructure and procedural maturity.