ContractSources Sought

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Request for Information for Space Launch Complex-46 Lease

DEPT OF DEFENSE FA252126QXXXX
Response Deadline
Jan 6, 2026
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force and the United States Space Force, is seeking qualified Launch Service Providers (LSPs) to lease Space Launch Complex-46 (SLC-46) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify LSPs capable of constructing necessary infrastructure and conducting launch activities for super-heavy class launch vehicles, thereby enhancing national security and promoting commercial space activities under the Military Leasing Act. The selected LSP will be expected to demonstrate capabilities in launching super-heavy vehicles, possess sufficient financial maturity, and contribute to increased launch diversity and economic benefits for the Department of War and the U.S. economy. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 6, 2026, to Mr. Andrew Kohn and Ms. Erin White via the provided email addresses.

Solicitation Documents

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FINAL RFI for SLC-46 17 Dec 2025 v2.docx
Word41 KBDec 19, 2025
AI Summary
The Department of the Air Force (DAF), United States Space Force (USSF), and Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45) have issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the lease of Space Launch Complex-46 (SLC-46) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida. The RFI seeks Launch Service Providers (LSPs) to construct infrastructure and conduct launch activities, including reentry, for super-heavy class launch vehicles. The lease aims to maximize assured access to space, enhance national security, and promote commercial space activities under the Military Leasing Act. LSPs must demonstrate the ability to launch super-heavy class vehicles, possess sufficient financial maturity, increase launch diversity on the Eastern Range, maximize benefits to the Department of War and the U.S. economy, achieve high technical maturity, and maximize productivity while limiting adverse impacts. Responses are due by January 6, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 19, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineJan 6, 2026
expiryArchive DateJan 21, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA2521 45 CONS PK

Point of Contact

Name
Ms. Erin White

Place of Performance

Cape Canaveral, Florida, UNITED STATES

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