Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Capture (RPOC) VI

The contract titled Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Capture (RPOC) VI encompasses a broad range of engineering services focused on the full lifecycle of spacecraft systems, from initial architecture definition through to operations support. It includes the development and analysis of spacecraft requirements, concept formulation, technology advancement, system and vehicle design, testing, verification, integration, and operational readiness. A critical component involves creating high-fidelity simulation tools for modeling space vehicles, subsystems, dynamics, and environmental factors to support accurate analysis and decision-making throughout development. The work also entails providing specialized engineering support in Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C), systems engineering, and rendezvous and proximity operations, including capture activities essential for complex space missions. This contract is issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Johnson Space Center, with the NAICS code 541330 indicating it is oriented toward scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation is forecasted for release on January 1, 2027, and is designed to leverage the capabilities of small businesses to meet NASA’s advanced spaceflight objectives. Primary point of contact for technical inquiries is Bryan M. Evans, while Romain, Tumarrow serves as the Small Business Specialist to assist small business participants. The performance location and specific address details are not provided, but the work is expected to support missions centered around NASA’s human spaceflight and robotic exploration goals, particularly those involving spacecraft docking, proximity operations, and capture technologies.