NASA Launch Services II (NLS-II) 2026 On-Ramp

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In plain English

NASA is considering an on-ramp for its Launch Services II contract, allowing new domestic launch providers and current contractors to propose additional launch services. Proposed vehicles must be capable of carrying at least a 250 kg payload to a 200 km orbit at a 28.5-degree inclination, meet NASA risk-category requirements, and be AS9100 certified by award. Interested parties must notify NASA by October 5, 2026; the contract ordering period runs through June 30, 2030.

About this opportunity

The NASA Launch Services (NLS) II Request for Proposal (RFP) remains open until June 30, 2030 through the use of an innovative on-ramp provision found in Section C, Clause 2.0. The NLS II contract’s ordering period remains valid through June 30, 2030. The RFP has resulted in the award of Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task order contracts to United Launch Services, LLC; Orbital Sciences Corporation (currently known as Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation); Space Exploration Technologies; and Blue Origin, LLC. Each August during the life of the solicitation, or at any other time established via synopsis, the Government will accept proposals from new launch service providers…

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Closes Oct 5, 2026

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