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Space Vehicle Design and Manufacturing

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Response Deadline11/24/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Department of the Air Force involves the design, engineering, and fabrication of space vehicle segments for Department of Defense and Space Force communication satellite projects. The scope of work includes designing launch vehicle specific adapters, analyzing orbit injection and separation dynamics, and producing integrated space vehicles ready for launch. All production must utilize space-grade materials and take place within clean-room assembly facilities. Qualified candidates must provide engineers with proven space vehicle heritage to ensure technical success. The project falls under NAICS code 336414 and requires the delivery of fully integrated space vehicles. Interested parties must respond by November 24, 2026.

General Info

Air Force subcontract for designing and fabricating space vehicle segments by November 24, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

1180, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 10302026-01.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Request for Information (RFI) for a Cislunar Space System (CSS)

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Timeline

PostedNov 2

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Response DeadlineNov 24

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Response Deadline

11/24/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 22 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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Performs design, engineering, and fabrication of space vehicle (SV) segments for prime contractors on DoD/Space Force communication satellite projects. Designs launch vehicle specific adapters, analyzes orbit injection and separation dynamics, and produces integrated SVs. Utilizes space-grade materials and clean-room assembly facilities. Requires engineers with space vehicle heritage. Delivers integrated Space Vehicles ready for launch.

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