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Rocket Engine Manufacturing & Testing

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Response Deadline11/17/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Rocket Engine Manufacturing and Testing supports prime contractors on NASA Kennedy Space Center launch services projects. The scope of work involves the design, fabrication, and delivery of flight-certified core stage engines and propulsion systems. Performance takes place in Merritt Island and requires the use of specialized equipment, including high-pressure propellant systems, thrust test stands, and vacuum chambers. A critical technical requirement of the contract is the ability to demonstrate at least 50 percent of flight thrust at the full-scale assembly level. The opportunity was posted on November 3, 2026, with a response deadline of November 17, 2026, falling under NAICS code 336414.

General Info

Subcontract for NASA rocket engine design, fabrication, and testing in Merritt Island, Florida.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Merritt Island, FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80KSC027R0006.

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Multi-Mission Commercial Launch Services (MCLS) Request for Information

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Timeline

PostedNov 3

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Response DeadlineNov 17

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Response Deadline

11/17/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

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Supplies and manufactures core stage engines and propulsion systems for prime contractors on NASA Kennedy Space Center launch services projects. Performs design, fabrication, and testing of single engine assemblies using vacuum chambers, thrust test stands, and high-pressure propellant systems. Demonstrates at least 50% of flight thrust at the full-scale assembly level. Delivers flight-certified core stage engines.

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