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

Sources SoughtActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in KIRTLAND AFB, NM
  • Industry: Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
RIDE2026(2)
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8818 SSC/AAK-KT
Posted Date
Friday, September 11, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, October 9, 2026
PSC Code
AR15
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
KIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001
Status
Active

Description

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 contracts, succeeding the Orbital Services Program-4 (OSP-4), Small Rocket Program-Orbital (SRP-O), and S

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation in KIRTLAND AFB, NM. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.