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This RFI is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential solutions for orbit raising from GTO to GEO, minimizing transfer time for space systems. The U. S. Government is interested in vertical lift options that provide transport to GEO via GTO, and seeks to evaluate emerging launch systems. Responses should be in Word (. docx) or Adobe (. pdf) format, Times New Roman 12pt font, single-spaced, single-sided, **** inches, with 1-inch margins. The page limit is 10 pages, excluding the cover page and attachments. A cover sheet with project title, company name, product names, primary point of contact (name, address, phone, email), and date of submission is required. Technical information should include LEO to GEO orbit raising solutions for **** kg, mass C. G. curve, description and figures of the solution, swap characteristics, ease of integration, programmatic requirements (cost, schedule, manpower), interfaces, TRL/MRL, block diagrams, critical path items, anticipated schedule, and total program cost. Business and contracting information should include ROM pricing, available contract vehicles, estimated production lead times, and IP licensing considerations. Questions and requests for clarifications are due by Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT, to ***@***. *. * with a courtesy copy to ***@***. *. * will be provided by Friday, April 24, 2026. Responses are due no later than the closing date provided in the general information section (May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT) and must be submitted via DoD SAFE to ***@***. *. *, ***@***. *. *, and ***@***. *. * packages and inquiries shall be encrypted on DoD SAFE using the encryption key **** notice without attachments must be emailed to ***@***. *. * with a courtesy copy to ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. * indicating a drop has been made, with Attention: Response to **** RFI SVUPPERSTAGE in the subject line. The government may use non-government personnel to assist in reviewing market information. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.
The RFI responses are requested to be submitted no later than the closing date provided in the general information section, which is May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. The notice states, Responses are requested to provide responses meeting the requirements described in section 3 and provide a completed copy of attachment 1 via Department of Defense (DOD) SAFE . . . no later than the closing date provided in the general information section.
The RFI requests technical information including LEO to GEO orbit raising solutions for **** kg, mass C. G. curve, description and figures of the solution, swap characteristics, ease of integration, programmatic requirements (cost, schedule, manpower), interfaces, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), block diagrams, critical path items, anticipated schedule, and total program cost. Business and contracting information should include rough order of magnitude (ROM) pricing, available contract vehicles, estimated production lead times, and intellectual property licensing considerations.
Questions and requests for clarifications on this RFI may be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. The notice states, Questions and requests for clarifications on this RFI may be submitted to ***@***. *. * with a courtesy copy to ***@***. *. * no later than Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:00 pm PDT.
