Feasibility Study for Payload Processing Facility for Nuclear Operations
Feasibility Study for Payload Processing Facility for Nuclear Operations
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is issuing this combined synopsis/solicitation, 80KSC026Q0004, to conduct a feasibility study for payload processing facility operations supporting nuclear missions. The primary objective is to gain insight into the capabilities of existing or planned contractor-owned facilities that could support NASA nuclear missions by January 1, 2028. This study does not involve the design or construction of a government-owned facility, nor does it guarantee future use of any facility by the agency. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and PSC AR11, Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Basic Research. No set-aside was used for this requirement, which is designated as acronym NONE, explanation NONE.
Work will be performed in Florida, and the study requires offerors to demonstrate facility locations capable of supporting Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for the transport of nuclear material from Idaho National Laboratory. Proposals must include a technical approach for the study and proof of facility ownership or a lease agreement. Pricing must be provided for two distinct items: a nuclear study as defined in the statement of work and a technical assistance agreement with an international partner. Evaluation will be based on the technical approach and price to determine the most advantageous offer for the government.
The response deadline for this request for quotations is May 15, 2026. Allyson Grooms is the point of contact for this solicitation. The notice includes four attachments: the solicitation document and the statement of work posted on May 1, 2026; a Word version of Amendment 1 questions and responses posted on May 8, 2026; and a PDF version of Amendment 1 questions and responses posted on May 11, 2026. All responsible sources are eligible to submit an offer for consideration.
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Allyson Grooms
FL 32899
USA
Amendment 1 - Notice to Offerors – Purpose of this Study The intent of this notification is to provide clarification on the request for quote. To all Offerors, the Statement of Work (SOW) is not requesting, directing, or authorizing the design or construction of a Payload Processing Facility (PPF) for NASA. Therefore, the Government is not seeking to acquire architectural designs, engineering development, conce...
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Offeror to provide a price for-
Item 1: Nuclear Study per Statement of Work
Item 2: TAA with an internation partner based on ESA/AirBus.
Any PPF described under this effort must be owned, developed, and operated by the contractor, not NASA.
**Amendment 1, Questions and Responses has been uploaded under Attachments/Links.
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This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under solicitation number 80KSC026Q0004 for Feasibility Study for Payload Processing Facility (PPF) Operations for Nuclear Missions.
The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2026-01.
The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541990 and $19.5 Million, respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this acquisition.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
The following clauses and provisions are incorporated; full text of the clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at:
FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide
NFS - https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/NFS.pdf
Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (NOV 2025) which is incorporated by reference.
Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (NOV 2025). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offeror responsible, whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers and feasibility to meet Statement of Work. Offeror to provide:
Technical:
Price:
Offeror to provide a price for-
Item 1: Nuclear Study per Statement of Work
Item 2: TAA with an internation partner based on ESA/AirBus.
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (NOV 2025).
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
This posting, in addition to any attached documents, will be available on www.Sam.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Allyson Grooms, [email protected] not later than May 8, 2026 by 12:00 PM ET. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email no later than 12:00 PM ET on May 15, 2026.
The Government is not responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of documents submitted using electronic means, including the missing of any established deadlines.
Failure to submit a complete electronic proposal by the due date and time specified for this RFQ shall result in the proposal being considered late and shall be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025).