Landsat 10 Spacecraft _ DRAFT RFP
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
80GSFC26D0015
NAICS
336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
Classification Code
1555
Additional Details
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) has released a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the Landsat 10 Spacecraft procurement, inviting industry review and comment prior to the final solicitation. This presolicitation notice outlines NASA’s intent to acquire a single Landsat 10 spacecraft and associated services to support the ongoing Landsat Project, a cornerstone of Earth observation and remote sensing.
The scope of work encompasses the full lifecycle of spacecraft development, including design, engineering analyses, fabrication, integration, testing, and evaluation. The contractor will be responsible for integrating the LandIS instrument with the spacecraft, conducting observatory integration and test programs, supporting ground readiness testing and mission simulations, delivering the spacecraft to the launch site, and performing launch site activities. Additionally, the contractor will support launch and commissioning activities prior to the handover of the Landsat 10 observatory. Engineering and impact analyses will be initiated as needed to resolve payload interface issues, contribute to risk mitigation strategies, and inform requirements changes throughout contract execution.
NASA emphasizes the importance of reviewing updated spacecraft wide band system requirements, which have been revised to ensure compatibility with commercially available systems. Offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on all aspects of the draft solicitation, particularly terms and conditions, evaluation criteria, gate criteria, and Exhibits 1-5.
This acquisition will be conducted as a full and open competition, resulting in a Firm-fixed Price/Time and Materials contract. The anticipated period of performance is approximately five years and six months, including six one-month options to accommodate potential launch delays. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. There are no set-aside requirements for this procurement.
Contract performance will occur offsite at the contractor’s facilities, with NASA providing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) as described in the DRFP. Offerors should be aware of potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) and are directed to NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) clause 1852.237-72 for compliance requirements. Additionally, offerors must disclose any intent to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during contract performance.
Proposals will be submitted electronically via NASA’s Enterprise File Sharing and Sync Box (EFSS Box), a FedRAMP Moderate certified platform. Offerors are advised to review submission instructions and coordinate with their IT departments to address any firewall restrictions.
The contract’s period of performance is expected to begin at the end of 2026, with a Launch Readiness Date (LRD) no later than December 2031, followed by 100 days of nominal commissioning activities. Offerors must propose a spacecraft development schedule within specified constraints, including instrument availability no earlier than September 20, 2029, and observatory Pre-Ship Review (PSR) seven months prior to LRD. Proposals must also adhere to the Government Fiscal Year funding limits outlined in the Landsat 10 Spacecraft Funding Profile.
All acquisition-related documents will be released in Adobe PDF format and made available electronically via www.SAM.gov. Offerors are encouraged to monitor the site for updates and amendments. The NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) clause 1852.215-84, OMBUDSMAN, applies to this acquisition, with Eric Newman serving as the designated ombudsman (240-313-8320).
This DRFP is not a solicitation and does not obligate NASA GSFC to award a contract or pay proposal preparation costs. Comments on the DRFP should be submitted electronically in writing to Pavi Tumbapura, Contracting Officer ([email protected]), no later than June 2, 2026. Comments containing confidential, proprietary, or competition-sensitive information must be appropriately marked; however, such questions will not receive a government response. All feedback will be considered in preparing the final RFP, and responses may be posted on SAM.gov if deemed beneficial.
Contractors interested in this opportunity should ensure their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), VETS-4212 reporting, and possess a US Government Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The procurement is classified under Product Service Code 1555, with the place of performance in Maryland, United States.
For further information, contact:
- Pavi Tumbapura, Contracting Officer: [email protected], 202-286-0855
- Craig Keish, Secondary Contact: [email protected], 301-286-0897
This notice remains active, with the final RFP expected at the end of June 2026 and proposals due approximately 30 days thereafter. Contractors with relevant capabilities in spacecraft manufacturing, integration, and testing are encouraged to review the DRFP and provide feedback to help shape the final solicitation.
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