Spaceport and Launch Assessment Study Service

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, United StatesPosted 16 days agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Florida government seeks expertise for a spaceport and launch assessment study, focusing on capability, risks, and mission assurance for national security satellite launches.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have authorized access to Controlled Unclassified Information
Must have authorized access to U.S. Export Controlled data covered by the U.S. Munitions List and International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Must be able to enter into non-disclosure agreements with launch service providers
Must maintain a secure workspace meeting NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 requirements
Must provide a rough order of magnitude for each deliverable
Must provide a preliminary project schedule
Must submit response in PDF or Microsoft Word-compatible format
Response must not exceed 10 pages

BUDGET

Estimate

$250,000 – $750,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Responses are due by May 15th, 2026.

The period of performance is 12 months from the date of award.

Issuing Agency

Space Systems Command

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Florida seeks vendors to provide a comprehensive spaceport and launch assessment study service. The scope includes developing a vehicle capability overview and evaluating the spaceport's ability to accommodate national security satellites, ensuring mass and orbit performance requirements are met. The study will identify technical, cost, and schedule risks, as well as assess the requirements and interfaces of the launch system and spaceport.

Additional responsibilities will involve tailoring US Space Force spaceport development and operations best practices to the context of launching national payloads. The vendor will familiarize themselves with launch vehicle capability and support systems, identify mission risks and propose mitigation strategies, and provide technical documentation and support to enable monitoring and control of the launch pad. Launch mission assurance assessment expertise is required.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.