Vulcan Centaur V Upper Stage for Space Launch System

JustificationActive

Key Takeaways

  • No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in HUNTSVILLE, AL
  • Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
80MSFC-VC5-JOFOC
Opportunity Type
Justification
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Posted Date
Friday, March 6, 2026
Response Deadline
Not specified
PSC Code
1337
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812
Status
Active

Description

NASA/MSFC has a requirement for next-generation upper stages for use in Space Launch System (SLS) Artemis IV and Artemis V. NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire next-generation upper stages for use in Space Launch System (SLS) Artemis IV and Artemis V from United Launch Alliance (ULA) in accordance with FAR 6.103-1(c), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements due to the highly specialized nature of this requirement A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.

Why This Opportunity Matters

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking responses for guided missile and space vehicle propulsion unit and propulsion unit parts manufacturing in HUNTSVILLE, AL.