National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Enterprise Payload Processing Management (EPPM) DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information

6 AUGUST 2026 UPDATE: All responses to this RFI and draft RFP notice are requested no later than 5:00PM Pacific Time on 11 August 2026.  Responses received after this time may not be considered in the Government’s analyses.

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15 JULY 2026: This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) notice and Request for Information (RFI) for Enterprise Payload Processing Management (EPPM).

A. Overview

Space Access is transitioning to a centralized management model to optimize the use of limited payload processing capacity, and increased schedule insight for commercial PPFs across NSS, civil, and commercial missions. This effort, EPPM, will transition from the ad hoc approach where individual System Program Offices (SPOs) and their SV contractors procure PPF services to a centralized approach where Space Access will schedule and procure PPF services for the USSF SV SPOs.

The Government requests a comprehensive review and feedback to the Draft RFP solicitation as well as the Request for Information questions.

B. EPPM Draft RFP #1

1. The EPPM Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will feature a five (5) year basic ordering period. To ensure a competitive and modern industrial base, the Government intends to utilize on-ramp procedures on an annual basis, or when market research identifies new qualified providers. These on-ramps will afford new entrants the opportunity to compete for an IDIQ contract award and receive the initial minimum order for Order Year 1 "Schedule and Technical Insight" Task Order. Additionally, the Government plans to open the IDIQ annually—and dynamically when market research dictates—to allow existing contract holders to add newly available capabilities to their contracts.
2. Once on the IDIQ basic contract, the IDIQ basic contract holders who meet the minimum IDIQ Payload Processing Task Order qualification criteria will be able to compete for specific mission(s) Payload Processing Services Task Orders via a Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR).
3. The EPPM RFI and draft RFP is posted to SAM.gov, however Compliance Documents, Reference Documents, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) marked draft RFP documents may be provided via DoD SAFE upon request. Potential offerors must contact the Contracting Officer, Isabel Shvartsman, and courtesy copy the Contract Specialist, Captain Logan Guenthardt, listed in this notice to initiate the vetting and secure transmission process to receive files not posted on SAM.gov.
4. Responses to this RFI and draft RFP notice are due by 1500 Pacific Time on Thursday, 6 August 2026.

C.  North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

The NAICS code and size standard are 336414 and 1,300 employees, respectively. SSC’s Small Business POCs can be reached at smallbus@spaceforce.mil.

D.  Questions

Questions concerning the draft RFP/RFI must be directed to the Contracting Officer, Isabel Shvartsman, and courtesy copied to the Contract Specialist, Captain Logan Guenthardt, listed in this notice.

E.  Upcoming Final RFP

The Government projects to release the final RFP for EPPM in 1st quarter FY27. 

F.  Disclaimer

1. THIS IS A DRAFT RFP RELEASE AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This is a draft RFP/RFI issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the futures. In accordance with RFO 15.101(c), responses to this draft RFP/RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Furthermore, the Government will NOT pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Space Access will acknowledge receipt of all submissions but is under no obligation to provide feedback. Responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal.
2. Submissions may be reviewed by Government personnel and support contractors bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements. Intellectual or other privileged or proprietary information contained in responses to this RFI will not be distributed outside of the Department of Defense or United States Government employees from other Government agencies who are working with Space Access on this RFI. SYD 80 has entered into contracts with: The Aerospace Corporation; Alpha Omega Group LLC; Axient LLC; Boecore, Inc.; Figueroa & Associates, LLC; Integrated Data Services, LLC; Liona Enterprises Inc; ManTech International Corporation; Nynth Company California LLC; OMNI Consulting Solutions LLC; Quantum Space LLC; SAVI, LLC; Stellar Solutions; Tecolote Research, Inc.; and Wallender & Associates.  These companies support the program office by performing technical reviews, systems engineering and integration analyses, cost estimation, and other advisory services.  Participation in the one-on-one discussions constitutes consent to disclosure of information to these companies, which are required to provide equal protection to non-public information as the Government.