RIDE Launch Services Industry Capability Statements (RSLP)

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The Space Systems Command is seeking industry Statements of Capability for its planned RIDE launch-service acquisition strategy. The effort may cover suborbital and orbital launches, payload integration, vehicle development, and other launch support for U.S. government customers through one or both planned multiple-award contract vehicles. An industry day is planned for September 22–23, 2026, possibly through September 24, at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with virtual participation available; topic suggestions are due September 15, 2026.

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Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) Innovative Delivery of Effects (RIDE) Supplemental Request for Information (RFI) – Industry Statements of Capability (SOCs):

1. RIDE

Overview (Updated): The Space Systems Command (SSC), System Delta 80 (SYD 80), Small Launch and Targets Division (AMX) manages the Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP). Supplemental to the previous RFI posted on 25 April 2025 (https://sam.gov/opp/19f4b8b3647940b48fa14134d23249a9/view#contact), RSLP still plans to execute its suborbital and orbital launch services by employing its new RSLP Innovative Delivery of Effects (RIDE) acquisition strategy. RIDE acquisitions will serve as the next generation of RSLP launch service…

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Closes Oct 9, 2026

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