Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract… – 80JSC026_CLDC_PRESOLICITIATION

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	80JSC026_CLDC_PRESOLICITIATION_NOTICE
Agency	National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Office	Nasa Johnson Space Center
Where	Houston, Texas
Posted	September 4, 2026
Bids due	Not set yet
Who can bid	Open to any company (no set-aside listed)
Industry	Products & manufacturing (NAICS 336414)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Ashley Chaves · jsc-cldc@mail.nasa.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

NASA/Johnson Space Center plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC). This acquisition is to acquire services for a commercially owned and operated Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination System that can provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective end-to-end service. As part of this service, the Contractor(s) will design, build, and operate the Commercial LEO Destination (CLD) system which covers all aspects of development and certification, including design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, production, vehicle transportation and operation, and including operational missions (cargo/crew) and utilization activities post CLD certification. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 336414 and 1,300 employees, respectively.…

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A quote form. Usually the SF-1449 or SF-18, with a unit price for every line item.
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Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Exactly what's specified. Match the part numbers, brand-name-or-equal rules, quantities and delivery dates, and check whether Buy American or other origin rules apply.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
Delivery terms. Confirm where and how the goods are delivered (FOB destination is common) and build shipping into your price.

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Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC) Draft Request for Proposal