Vandenberg SFB Vacant Property for Commercial Space Launch Development – SLC 9 and 11
ID: VSFB-SLC-09-11Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

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LEASE/RENTAL OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND) (X1PC)
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking a commercial space launch development for Vandenberg SFB Vacant Property at SLC 9 and 11 in Lompoc, CA. The property is intended for use by private entities to conduct space launch activities, providing space launch services to the Department of Defense, Non-DoD Federal, and other commercial entities. The selected respondent(s) will be responsible for financing, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining vertical space launch capabilities. The property will be offered as a limited-term outgrant with project milestone requirements. The successful respondent(s) will be required to make all necessary improvements to develop the required space launch infrastructure. Respondents may submit separate submittals for each notice. Launch Safety Analysis requirements should be considered when selecting the preferred location. The submission deadline is 45 calendar days after the notice's original publish date.

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