Psst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveCLEATUS Webinar: AI for Government Contracting — Free Webinar — Wednesday, September 30 at 2:00 PM EDT

Register Free →

Search

Top

Back to Contracts

Space Vehicle Bus & Architecture Design

Active

Federal

Response Deadline10/19/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

Show more

This subcontract involves the design and development of a payload-agnostic space vehicle bus and architecture intended for prime contractors supporting US Space Force Space Systems Command projects. The primary objective is to engineer a vehicle capable of hosting various vendor payloads and government furnished equipment while maintaining strict compliance with the Small Launch Interface Spec and Port Launch Users Guide for operations within low Earth orbit and medium Earth orbit regimes. The scope of work includes the delivery of comprehensive space vehicle architecture designs, model-based systems engineering files, and a fully integrated bus. This effort is managed under the Department of Defense through the Space Development Agency and Combat Power organization, with performance centered in the 90245 zip code area.

General Info

Subcontract for designing a payload-agnostic space vehicle bus for US Space Force projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-LaView Agency

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, 90245, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SYD89-26-RPO-RLSV.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

View the prime solicitation

Rendezvous, Proximity Operations (RPO) Threat Response (RTR) VICTUS Responsive Launch Space Vehicle (SV)

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

No contract breakdown available.

Cannot generate Contract Breakdown because no documents were found from this contract's source.

Timeline

PostedSep 18

subcontract

Response DeadlineOct 19

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/19/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 30 days

Ready to pursue this opportunity?

Start your free trial to track this contract, build proposals with AI assistance, and manage your pipeline.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La

View Agency Profile

Office AddressN/A

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Show more

Designs and develops a payload-agnostic space vehicle (SV) bus and architecture for prime contractors on US Space Force Space Systems Command projects. Engineers the vehicle to host diverse vendor payloads and GFE while ensuring compliance with Small Launch Interface Spec (SLIS) and Port Launch Users Guide (PLUG) for LEO and MEO orbital regimes. Delivers space vehicle architecture design, MBSE files, and an integrated bus.

Similar Contracts

Same NAICS industry code

Rendezvous, Proximity Operations (RPO) Threat Response (RTR) VICTUS Responsive Launch Space Vehicle (SV) RFISpace Systems Command System Delta 89 has issued a Request for Information to identify industry partners capable of developing Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking spacecraft. These systems are intended for responsive launch and tasking starting in fiscal year 2029 and beyond. The government is specifically seeking data regarding technical capabilities, facility security parameters, and clearance levels to help refine its acquisition strategy and future program requirements. This market research effort is directed toward industry participants and is managed by the Department of the Air Force. Interested parties can find further details and registration information through the provided SAM.gov workspace and the Space Systems Command front door portal.

Space Systems Command

POSTED

DEADLINE

In-Space and Surface SystemsThe In-Space and Surface Systems subcontract focuses on the development of hardware and systems designed for operation in space and on planetary surfaces in support of NASA Artemis Mission projects. The scope of work includes the design and testing of orbital infrastructure, mobility systems, and surface habitats, with the ultimate goal of delivering space-qualified hardware. This opportunity is managed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and is based in Orlando, Florida. Interested parties must ensure full compliance with NASA security policies and facility utilization requirements. The response deadline for this subcontract is November 20, 2026.

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

POSTED

DEADLINE

B-2 Power Drive Unit Controller (PDUC) Repair ServicesThis subcontract involves the full lifecycle repair of B-2 Power Drive Unit Controllers, identified by NSN 6110-01-317-2372FW, for prime contractors supporting US Air Force projects. The scope of work includes teardown, test and evaluate processes, disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, all of which must be performed according to OEM repair manuals to deliver a completely serviceable PDUC. The Department of Defense agency FA8119 Afsc Pzabc is overseeing the requirement under NAICS code 336414. To be eligible, providers must hold an OEM licensee agreement and maintain compliance with NIST SP 800-171, as well as Lead-Free Electronics and ODS standards. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 18, 2026.

FA8119 Afsc Pzabc

POSTED

DEADLINE

Warhead & Lethality SystemsThe Department of the Army is seeking a subcontractor for the Warhead and Lethality Systems project under the FUZE xTech Program Office. The selected provider will be responsible for the design and manufacture of fragmentation or blast-effect warheads and proximity fuzing systems specifically engineered to neutralize cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft systems. The final deliverable for this effort is the All-Up Round warhead assembly. This contract requires strict adherence to Department of Defense munitions safety standards and full compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 336414 and is associated with the xTech Disrupt Fires competition. Interested parties must respond by September 23, 2026.

Department Of The Army

POSTED

DEADLINE

Modular Canister & Launcher Interface DesignThis subcontract with the Department of the Army focuses on the design and manufacture of modular canisters for prize winners within the U.S. Army FUZE xTech Program Office projects. The scope of work involves providing mechanical engineering to ensure structural integrity and developing electrical interface designs for launcher-to-missile connections. These components must utilize heavy-duty protective casings and environmental sealing to meet IFPC Increment 2 launcher specifications. The primary deliverables for this engagement are the modular canisters and the associated interface hardware. The project falls under NAICS code 336414 and is associated with the xTech Disrupt Fires competition.

Department Of The Army

POSTED

DEADLINE

Missile Airframe & Aerostructures FabricationThis subcontract with the Department of the Army focuses on the fabrication of the physical interceptor structure for prize winners within the U.S. Army FUZE xTech Program Office projects. The scope of work involves precision machining, composite layup, and the assembly of the missile body, fins, and housing, utilizing carbon fiber composites and high-strength aerospace alloys to deliver a completed missile airframe and chassis. To qualify for this engagement, the provider must maintain AS9100 certification and ensure full ITAR compliance. The project falls under NAICS code 336414 and was posted on September 18, 2026, with a response deadline of September 23, 2026.

Department Of The Army

POSTED

DEADLINE

xTech|Disrupt Fires

Solicitation # 10710

The U.S. Army FUZE xTech Program is conducting the xTech|Disrupt Fires competition to identify innovative, low-cost, medium-range interceptors for cruise missiles and uncrewed aerial systems. The goal is to develop an integrated missile system featuring an All-Up Round and modular canister design compatible with the Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 launcher. The system must be lethal against advanced fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and cruise missile threats and must integrate with the Sentinel A4 radar and the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System. This initiative is open to U.S.-based for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including both small and large businesses, provided they are not federal or foreign government entities. The competition is structured in three phases: an initial call for three-page concept white papers, semifinal technology pitches at the 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., and a final live demonstration at a government testing facility in late 2027. A total prize pool of 20 million dollars is available, with up to four finalists receiving 1 million dollars each and up to four winners receiving an additional 4 million dollars each. Beyond the cash prizes, the competition serves as a down-select mechanism to transition promising technologies into the field through various follow-on acquisition pathways, such as Other Transaction Authority or prototype projects. Participants must be able to obtain a CAGE code and demonstrate the capability to process classified government materials, including cleared personnel and facilities, by November 2026.

Department Of The Army

POSTED

DEADLINE

Solicitation # SPE7M8-26-Q-0244

DLA Land And Maritime is soliciting quotes for the procurement of 16 units of housing under NSN 1420011851347. This request for quotation, identified by solicitation number SPE7M826Q0244, requires delivery to DLA Distribution within 120 days after the order is placed. Approved sources for this requirement include 21856 639AS3485, 3B150 639AS3485, and 54X10 639AS3485. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 336414 and is open to all responsible sources. Quotes must be submitted electronically by the deadline of October 2, 2026. No hard copies of the solicitation or technical drawings are available, and all interested parties should refer to the provided electronic links for full details and submission instructions.

ELECTRICAL DEVICES DIV

POSTED

DEADLINE

APU Shop Replaceable Unit (SRU) Repair and OverhaulThis subcontract involves the repair and overhaul of Shop Replaceable Units for Department of the Air Force KC-135 APU remanufacture projects. The scope of work includes the complete teardown, cleaning, and paint removal of components in accordance with OEM specifications and Government Technical Orders. To ensure the delivery of serviceable A condition units, the contractor will utilize specialized testing rigs and precision machining tools. The project is managed by the Department of Defense under agency FA8252 Afsc Ol-H Pzacb Scndary Pwr and falls under NAICS code 336414. The solicitation was posted on September 17, 2026, with a response deadline of October 19, 2026.

FA8252 Afsc Ol-H Pzacb Scndary Pwr

POSTED

DEADLINE

Inert Flexible Linear Shaped Charge (FLSC) FabricationThis subcontract involves the fabrication of inert Flexible Linear Shaped Charge units for prime contractors supporting the Naval Air Systems Command F-35 Training System and Simulation projects. The selected provider will manufacture non-explosive shaped charges that strictly adhere to government-approved part numbers, drawings, and technical specifications. The contractor must be capable of managing export-controlled F-35 Lightning II program data and working with intellectual property from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. This effort falls under NAICS code 336414 and requires the delivery of finished inert FLSC units. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 2, 2026.

Naval Air Systems Command

POSTED

DEADLINE

Sole Source to Raytheon | Upgrades for the Qatar FMS (Foreign Military Sales) PATRIOT (Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target) Program

Solicitation # SPRRA2-26-R-SP11

The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential manufacturing and supply sources for the Qatar Foreign Military Sale PATRIOT program. The requirement involves the acquisition of hardware, software, spares, and integrated production services, including program management, configuration management, and obsolescence management. This effort will be integrated into an existing RTX long term contract to support the Portfolio Acquisition Executive FIRES Integrated Fires Mission Command Project Office. While the government intends to award this contract to Raytheon as the sole responsible source under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), it is seeking information from all business types, including small and disadvantaged businesses, to determine if future efforts can be competitive. Interested firms must meet prequalification requirements and will be responsible for all recurring and nonrecurring engineering services, supply chain management, and production costs. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a promise to award a contract.

Al DLA Aviation At Huntsville

POSTED

DEADLINE

RFP GMU-KS0903-26 RIDM LANDHOLT Spacecraft Platform

Solicitation # GMU-KS0903-26

George Mason University is soliciting proposals under RFP GMU-KS0903-26 to establish a Firm Fixed Price contract for the RIDM Landolt Spacecraft Platform. The project supports a one-year astrophysics mission in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) funded by a NASA PIONEERS Program grant valued between 19.5 and 20 million dollars. The selected contractor will provide a flight-qualified spacecraft bus with TRL9 classification and proven GEO flight heritage, along with payload integration and verification services, early hardware-in-the-loop testbed infrastructure, and integrated routine and orbital operations. Key responsibilities include mission review and documentation for phases B through E, spacecraft and payload assembly, integration, and testing, and coordination with launch providers. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via the Bonfire portal by September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All offerors are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan identifying the use of DSBSD-certified small, women-owned, minority-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Award selection is based on the best proposal, evaluated through initial scoring, potential oral presentations, and negotiations, where price is a factor but not the sole determinant. The contract is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and requires compliance with various federal and state regulations, including export controls for dual-use items and strict contamination control standards for payload delivery. Payment terms are Net 30 upon receipt of valid invoices referencing a George Mason Purchase Order.

George Mason University

POSTED

DEADLINE

More opportunities from Department Of Defense → FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La

Same awarding agency

Rapid Integration & Testing ServicesThe Rapid Integration and Testing Services subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense for the US Space Force Space Systems Command, focuses on the integration and verification of space vehicles and payloads. The primary objective is to deliver a verified, launch-ready space vehicle through a rigorous 14-day tasking-to-launch workflow that incorporates environmental testing and hardware-in-the-loop processes. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, personnel must be capable of operating within a Special Access Program Facility or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541330 and is associated with the FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La agency, with performance taking place in the 90245 zip code area. Responses are due by October 19, 2026.

Engineering Services

POSTED

DEADLINE

Secure Communications & Encryption HardwareThis subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically for the FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La agency, focuses on the implementation of secure data links and encryption hardware for prime contractors supporting US Space Force Space Systems Command projects. The primary objective is the delivery of an encrypted communication subsystem that integrates NSA Type-1 Encryption for space vehicles and transmitted data, enabling the secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information and Special Access Program/Sensitive Compartmented Information. The project is categorized under NAICS code 334220 and is slated for performance in the 90245 zip code area. Interested parties must respond by October 19, 2026, following the posting date of September 18, 2026.

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

POSTED

DEADLINE

High-Delta-V Propulsion SystemsThis subcontract opportunity, titled High-Delta-V Propulsion Systems, involves the supply and integration of propulsion systems designed for rapid orbital changes. The project supports prime contractors working on US Space Force Space Systems Command initiatives, specifically requiring high-efficiency thrusters capable of achieving a threshold Delta V greater than 500 m/s at full payload mass. These systems must be operational within both Low Earth Orbit and Medium Earth Orbit regimes, with the provider delivering either a complete propulsion module or a specific subsystem. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense under the agency FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La, with the place of performance located in zip code 90245. Classified under NAICS code 336413, the solicitation was posted on September 18, 2026, and requires responses by October 19, 2026.

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

POSTED

DEADLINE

Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor SuiteThis subcontract involves the supply and integration of high-resolution imaging and sensing hardware designed for space domain awareness. The project supports prime contractors working on US Space Force Space Systems Command initiatives, specifically focusing on the delivery of an integrated SDA sensor payload. The technical requirements specify the use of optical or radar sensors capable of achieving a threshold resolution of less than 4 cm at a distance of 10 km, which is optimized for proximity operations. Managed by the Department of Defense under the FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La agency, the contract falls under NAICS code 334511 and has a response deadline of October 19, 2026.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

POSTED

DEADLINE

RPO-D Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) SystemsThis subcontract focuses on the development of Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPO-D) systems to support prime contractors on US Space Force Space Systems Command projects. The primary objective is to implement high-precision Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) software and hardware suites that enable orbital maneuvering and 0-meter Point of Closest Approach (POCA) with both cooperative Resident Space Objects and space debris. Managed under the Department of Defense through the FA8819 Sda And Combat Power Szk-La agency, the project falls under NAICS code 541715. The performance of the contract is centered in the 90245 zip code area, with a response deadline set for October 19, 2026.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

POSTED

DEADLINE

Rendezvous, Proximity Operations (RPO) Threat Response (RTR) VICTUS Responsive Launch Space Vehicle (SV)

Solicitation # SYD89-26-RPO-RLSV

The Department of the Air Force, through the United States Space Force Space Systems Command and the Space Safari program, issued this Request for Information to identify industry partners capable of developing payload-agnostic space vehicle architectures for Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking for fiscal year 2029 and beyond. The initiative focuses on creating vehicles that can integrate diverse vendor payloads and government-furnished equipment to address urgent combatant commander needs and emerging threats. These vehicles must operate within Low Earth Orbit and Medium Earth Orbit regimes and adhere to strict responsive launch timelines, with target tasking-to-launch windows of 14 days and notice-to-launch readiness levels ranging from 14 days down to 12 hours. Technical requirements emphasize the use of Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering approaches, as well as the implementation of NSA Type-1 Encryption. The government is specifically seeking partners with proven flight heritage, requiring at least two LEO or one GEO vehicle successfully operating by late 2027. Interested respondents must provide a detailed capability statement and a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate covering non-recurring engineering, software, hardware, integration, testing, and recurring support. Submissions are required to be delivered by October 18, 2026, and must include company administrative data, security posture details, and affirmations regarding the ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

POSTED

DEADLINE

Request for Information (RFI) SG-XX Geosynchronous Space to Space (S2S) Radio Frequency Cross Link

Solicitation # RFI-16_09_2026

The Space Systems Command Space Reconnaissance and Surveillance Branch is seeking industry information regarding high Technology Readiness Level RF V-Band cross link solutions for the SG-XX constellation. This super sync geo-based surveillance system utilizes a proliferated constellation of space vehicles to detect and track Resident Space Objects in the geosynchronous orbit geo-belt. The government is specifically looking for mature, low to moderate cost communication payloads with a preferred build time of two years or less and demonstrated success within the last five years. This Request for Information is for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a promise of a future contract. Interested respondents must provide detailed technical specifications, including SWAP, antenna capabilities, and data rates for ranges between 15,000 and 55,000 kilometers, as well as programmatic data regarding schedules and parametric costs. Submissions are limited to five pages and must be delivered to the specified contracting points of contact by the deadline.

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

POSTED

DEADLINE

This effort encompasses all technical, logistical, software and hardware efforts required to produce CCS Meadowlands systems.

Solicitation # FA881926RFI-0001

The Space Systems Command is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify capable contractors for the Counter Communications System (CCS) Meadowlands. This ground-based system is designed to disrupt and degrade adversarial satellite communications using a modular, transportable architecture that supports multiple RF bands, including UHF, L, C, Ku, and Ka. The government intends to use the gathered information to inform an acquisition strategy for the production of between seven and 24 additional systems, ensuring they maintain the same design and functionality as existing units for sustainment efficiency. Interested parties must submit a Statement of Capabilities (SOC) detailing their corporate experience in electromagnetic warfare, technical approach to manufacturing and integration, and a rough order of magnitude for non-recurring engineering costs. The effort involves a 12-month period of performance and requires the ability to handle high-level security classifications, specifically TS/SCI. While the government may set aside portions of the acquisition for small businesses, the current focus is on identifying partners who can deliver a fully qualified unit within a one-year timeframe from a cold start.

Satellite Telecommunications

POSTED

DEADLINE

Ready to Pursue This Opportunity?

Get AI-powered intelligence on this solicitation and the ones like it

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS