Sweden Launch Vehicle and Spaceport Assessment Request for Information (RFI)
ID: SSCIA-25-FMS01Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8802 INTEGRATION OPERATION PIKPKEEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/6418637909504743af4a9b3047aea9b7/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Space Systems Command (SSC) under the Department of the Air Force, is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the assessment of launch vehicles and spaceport capabilities for a partner nation in Sweden. The objective is to gather technical assistance and market research to respond to a Letter of Request (LOR) for a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), which includes providing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs and schedules for the necessary defense articles and services. This initiative is crucial for the partner nation's military modernization efforts and involves comprehensive assessments across various disciplines, including engineering, safety, logistics, and mission assurance. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 1700 PDT on February 14, 2025, to the designated contacts, Keith Brandner and Melina Monroy-Szita, at the provided email addresses.

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    Keith Brandner
    keith.brandner@spaceforce.mil
    Melina Monroy-Szita
    melina.monroy-szita@spaceforce.mil
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