Orbital/Suborbital Program (OSP-3)

This contract amendment pertains to the Orbital/Suborbital Program (OSP-3), updating previous requirements from a Sources Sought Synopsis published in December 2009. The key change expands the mission payload range to include weights from 400 pounds up to over 20,000 pounds destined for Low Earth Orbit, reflecting a broader scope for the program's launch vehicle capabilities. The procurement is classified as a FAR Part 15 acquisition, indicating a competitive negotiation process, and no responses to this amendment are necessary. Additional details and the draft Request for Proposal (RFP FA8818-11-R-0026) were made available in May 2011 for interested parties. Administered by the Department of Defense’s Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl office, located at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, this sources-sought effort falls under NAICS code 336414, associated with aerospace manufacturing. The primary contact for the opportunity is Contract Specialist Anna K. Ferguson, who can be reached via email or phone. The solicitation remains undetermined in number and does not specify any set-aside status. The overall objective is to identify capable providers to fulfill the expanded payload delivery requirements for the Orbital/Suborbital Program.