Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC) Draft Request for Proposal

This National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center document is a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP), Solicitation No. 80JSC026R0021, for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC). The primary purpose of this acquisition is to secure safe, reliable, and cost-effective end-to-end services from commercially owned and operated LEO destinations to succeed the International Space Station (ISS) and sustain a human presence in space. NASA will conduct a full-and-open competition to award a Multi-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract featuring Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) task orders. The contract consists of an initial eight-year ordering period with four extension options, potentially totaling 15 years. Performance will occur primarily off-site at contractor facilities, with options for on-site collaboration at NASA centers. The procurement structured around five Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) covering initial design, development, testing, demonstration, certification, and ongoing mission services. The solicitation outlines strict guidelines regarding safety-critical processes, national security facility clearances up to Top Secret/SCI, intellectual property, and liability frameworks. NASA encourages potential offerors to review and submit feedback on the pricing structure, statement of work, certification milestones, and indemnification provisions to refine the final RFP prior to its planned release.

This document is the draft Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment J-01 of the Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC) solicitation (80JSC026R0021) issued by NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The primary purpose of this Phase 2 FAR-based contract is to secure end-to-end commercial services from U.S. contractors for the design, development, manufacture, test, launch, deployment, demonstration, certification, and operation of a Commercial LEO Destination System (CLDS). The goal is to ensure a continuous U.S. Government (USG) crew presence in LEO before the International Space Station (ISS) is decommissioned at the end of 2030. The CLDS architecture integrates three primary components: the Crew Transportation System, the Commercial LEO Destination, and the Cargo Transportation System. The SOW outlines NASA's minimum utilization capability needs across three prioritized implementation categories, ranging from 1-month crew-tended missions to 6-month continuous crew and standard service missions. Key requirements include specific payload capacities (such as reconfigurable lockers, cold stowage, and vacuum resources), crew transportation and return capabilities, and dedicated crew roles like the Commander and Mission Specialist. Additionally, the document establishes comprehensive general requirements for program management, systems engineering, safety and mission assurance, software validation, risk management, and mission operations. It defines NASA's extensive oversight and insight rights, including designated console access in control rooms and physical accommodations at integration and launch facilities. Finally, the SOW outlines the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure, spanning initial development (CLIN 1) through operational mission services (CLIN 3) and specialized studies (CLIN 5).

This document is a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP), Solicitation No. 80JSC026R0021, issued by the NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC) acquisition. The primary objective is to acquire end-to-end services from a commercially owned and operated LEO destination to succeed the International Space Station (ISS) and maintain a sustained human presence in space. NASA plans to conduct a full-and-open competitive acquisition resulting in a Multi-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract featuring Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) task orders. The contract features an 8-year initial ordering period with four extension options, potentially totaling 15 years. The final RFP is anticipated in late August 2026, with proposals due 60 days later and an expected contract award in early Spring 2027. The scope of work covers initial development (CLIN 1), certification and demonstration (CLIN 2), mission services (CLIN 3), pre-priced additional services (CLIN 4), and special studies (CLIN 5). Contractors must design, build, and operate the commercial destination, including managing cargo and crew transportation. Because of the program's complexity, NASA encourages contractors to utilize government expertise through Government Collaboration Agreements (GCAs) and Government Task Agreements (GTAs). Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess or obtain a Top Secret facility clearance, and submit proposals through NASA's Enterprise File Sharing and Sync Box (EFSS Box). NASA is actively seeking industry feedback on pricing structures, statement of work requirements, and liability frameworks.

This document is the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC), solicitation number 80JSC026R0021. The primary purpose of this Phase 2 FAR-based contract is to purchase end-to-end commercial services for the design, development, manufacture, test, launch, deployment, demonstration, certification, and operation of a Commercial LEO Destination System (CLDS). This initiative aims to maintain a continuous United States Government (USG) crew presence in LEO before the International Space Station (ISS) is decommissioned in late 2030. The SOW outlines the structural framework of the CLDS, which comprises the Crew Transportation System, Cargo Transportation System, and the Commercial LEO Destination itself. It establishes three priority categories of NASA utilization capability needs, ranging from a one-month crew-tended mission to a six-month continuous crew standard service. The contractor must support a total crew of four, including at least two USG crewmembers. Additionally, the document defines general program management, safety, systems engineering, quality assurance, risk management, and export control requirements. It delineates extensive NASA access privileges to contractor facilities, launch/landing sites, and flight control rooms, including dedicated console allocations. Finally, the SOW establishes the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure, spanning initial development (CLIN 1), system demonstration and certification (CLIN 2), operational mission services (CLIN 3), pre-priced additional services (CLIN 4), and special tasks (CLIN 5).

This document outlines Attachment J-02 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center’s Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC). It establishes the contract data delivery requirements, outlining the categorization, management, and submission protocols for the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Requirements Descriptions (DRDs). Deliverables are categorized into general contract activities (0XX series), development and certification phases (1XX series), and mission services (2XX series). These files are classified by data types based on the level of NASA oversight required: Type 1 requires formal approval, Type 2 allows NASA a time-limited right to disapprove within 45 days, and Type 3 requires no formal approval but must meet contractual standards. The document details explicit compliance guidelines for data formatting, export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Additionally, it provides comprehensive templates and submission instructions for the first few critical DRDs, including the Integrated Master Schedule (CLDC-001), the Commercialization Plan (CLDC-002), the Organizational Conflicts of Interest Plan (CLDC-003), Information Technology Security Plans (CLDC-004), the Export Control Plan (CLDC-005), and the Configuration Management Plan (CLDC-006).

This document is a template for a Contractor Responsibility Matrix, which is a standard component of government Request for Proposals (RFPs). Its primary purpose is to outline the roles and responsibilities of the prime contractor and all subcontractors on a project. The matrix requires the offeror to list the prime contractor and all subcontractors, their anticipated subcontract values (assuming the award of CLIN 1 through CLIN 4), and their contractor types (such as Large Business, Small Business, SDB, or HUBZone). Additionally, the table maps each team member to specific sections of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW)—ranging from section 2.1 to 2.23—by placing an "x" in the corresponding boxes to indicate which company will perform each task. The document also includes a section for an Overall Team Assessment to evaluate the collective capability of the bidding team.

This document is Attachment L-07, the Corporate Contribution Worksheet for the Commercial LEO Destination Contract solicitation. It serves as a financial template for proposers to calculate and submit their corporate contribution to the project, demonstrating shared financial commitment alongside government funding. The worksheet is divided into two primary categories of investment through Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 2: - **Prior Contractor Investments:** Captures historical, un-reimbursed costs incurred by the contractor, including fair market value of equipment/facilities, direct labor, materials, overhead, G&A, and completed internal research and development (IR&D) projects. - **Coincident Contractor Investment:** Captures ongoing, un-reimbursed costs during the contract, including equipment, labor, materials, travel, and overhead. Additionally, the worksheet accounts for estimated government resources (such as subject matter expertise and non-reimbursable facility use) and the requested price to the government. These inputs calculate the total allowable corporate contribution, the overall effort value, and the final corporate contribution percentage. Under the terms, "un-reimbursed" specifies that funding must not come from the U.S. government, though external state or private funding is permitted.

This document is a template and instructional tool for a Past Performance Matrix of Relevant Experience, typically utilized in federal government Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Its primary purpose is to allow offerors to map their past performance and that of their team members against specific Performance Work Statement (PWS) sections. The matrix is designed to capture details for various proposal roles, including the prime contractor, major and minor subcontractors, parent companies, and affiliates. For parent companies or affiliates, offerors must indicate the resource type provided, such as workforce, management, or facilities. Offerors use the matrix to link specific contract names and numbers to PWS sections (ranging from 2.1 to 2.23) by placing indicators in the corresponding cells. The instructions clarify that the provided roles are illustrative, and offerors should customize the matrix to align with their actual proposal structure. Offerors may add rows and columns as needed, but the completed matrix must remain fully consistent with the detailed narrative information submitted in Volume III (Past Performance) of their proposal. This tool ensures a clear, structured overview of how the bidding team's collective experience aligns with the contract's technical requirements.

This NASA presentation outlines the Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) 80JSC026R0021 for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destination Contract (CLDC). The acquisition's primary objective is to transition from the International Space Station (ISS) to commercial space stations, maintaining a continuous U.S. human presence and research capability in low Earth orbit. The CLDC is planned as a firm-fixed-price, multi-award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an 8-year base period and options extending up to 15 years. The acquisition structure utilizes three primary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 1 covers initial design through Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) with at least two providers; CLIN 2 focuses on development, demonstration, and certification; and CLIN 3 covers recurring mission services (utilizing three distinct mission service types ranging from 30-day sorties to 6-month standard continuous crew missions). Proposals will be evaluated on a 1,000-point scale across three Mission Suitability subfactors: Technical Approach (550 points), Management Approach (400 points), and Small Business Utilization (50 points). The evaluation will heavily weigh realistic schedules, commercialization viability, and financial risk. The procurement encourages collaboration via Government Collaboration Agreements (GCA) and Government Task Agreements (GTA). Under the draft schedule, the final RFP is anticipated for release in August 2026, with proposals due in October 2026 and contract awards expected in Spring 2027.

This document is a blank feedback template designed for reviewers to submit comments, questions, and feedback regarding a Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the CLDC. The template is structured as a table with columns to capture the company name, document title, specific page numbers, section or paragraph references, and the corresponding comments or questions. Its primary purpose is to facilitate a structured and organized review process during the pre-solicitation phase of a procurement.

This document is a Business Case Analysis template and instruction workbook for the Commercial LEO Destination System (CLDS) program, covering Government Fiscal Years (GFY) 2027 through 2042. Its primary purpose is to collect standardized yearly revenue, cost, and financing projections from offerors to evaluate the financial viability and commercial approach of their proposed space destination systems. The workbook is structured around three primary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and corresponding worksheets: * **CLIN 1 (Initial Development):** Captures unburdened labor, subcontractor, non-labor, and indirect design and development costs. * **CLIN 2 (CLDS Development, Demonstration & Certification):** Details costs for the production, integration, testing, and flight element certification of up to five system elements, including launch vehicle transportation and crewed demonstrations. * **CLIN 3 (Mission Services):** Tracks sustaining engineering, ground segment, mission operations, and end-to-end mission service costs, including crew and cargo transportation. Offerors must project enterprise-related revenues from NASA, sovereign governments, and commercial clients across utilization, habitation, and seat sales. The template also captures project financing sources (loans, investments, and corporate contributions) and operating costs. Proposals must align these financial projections with their broader commercialization, technical, and business approaches. They must also provide a detailed Basis of Estimate (BOE) referencing vendor quotes, historical data, or engineering judgments for all cost and revenue streams.

This document provides pricing instructions and a structured template for the Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Destination (CLD) Services (CLDC) Request for Proposals (RFP). It outlines the requirements for offerors to submit proposed, not-to-exceed, and fully burdened pricing across several key Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for evaluation. The pricing model is divided into the following primary categories: - **CLIN 1:** Initial Development Milestones. - **CLIN 2:** Commercial LEO Destination (CLDS) Development, Demonstration, and Certification, which includes milestones for system elements, crewed demonstration destinations, and transportation. - **CLIN 3:** Mission Services, covering various crewed and end-to-end service missions (Service Missions A, B, and Standard). - **CLIN 4:** Pre-Priced Additional Services, including optional accommodations like cargo stowage, payloads, and optional utilities. - **CLIN 5:** CLDS Special Tasks and Studies, utilizing fully burdened composite labor rates and non-labor resources. Additionally, the spreadsheet tracks costs for Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Services (GFP/GFE) and Government Task Agreements (GTAs). It features built-in formulas with placeholder values (such as $1.00) to demonstrate functionality; offerors must replace these with their actual proposed amounts. The "Total Evaluated Price" tab automatically aggregates these inputs to calculate the final evaluated cost for the government's proposal review.