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Vehicle Recompete: Idc 80KSC022DA112

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The contract pertains to the acquisition of venture-class launch services, specifically dedicated and rideshare launches under the VADR umbrella. Managed by NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this contract is a recompete scenario initially solicited under 80KSC021R0034 with no set-aside designation. The ordering period extends through February 3, 2027, though currently there are no active task orders valued at zero. A significant task order under this contract is valued at $300 million and awarded to Firefly Aerospace Inc., highlighting the scale and importance of the VADR program. The contract falls under NAICS code 481212 and is classified with moderate confidence as a likely recompete opportunity, indicating ongoing NASA efforts to secure competitive launch service providers for medium-lift capabilities in support of dedicated and rideshare missions.

General Info

NASA Kennedy Space Center contract for venture-class dedicated and rideshare launch services through 2027.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

NAICS

481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedAug 3

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

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Full Description

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Idc vehicle 80KSC022DA112 ordering period ends 2027-02-03T00:00:00.000Z. 0 active task orders valued at $0.
Venture-class acquisition of dedicated and rideshare (vadr) launch services Original Solicitation: 80KSC021R0034 Set-Aside: No set aside used. Contracting Office: NASA Kennedy Space Center Agencies: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Classification: recompete-likely (Confidence: medium - 45/100)
Top task orders by value: - VENTURE-CLASS ACQUISITION OF DEDICATED AND RIDESHARE (VADR) UMBRELLA TASK ORDER ($300,000,000) - FIREFLY AEROSPACE INC

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