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

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · Presolicitation · 80JSC026_CLDC_PRESOLICITIATION_NOTICE

posted 4 September 2026 · NAICS 336414 · PSC V126 · 2 postings

Summary

NASA Johnson Space Center intends to issue a Request for Proposal for a Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC) to acquire services that design, build, certify, and operate a commercially owned LEO destination system for cargo and crew missions. The effort focuses on delivering an end‑to‑end space transportation capability, covering vehicle development through operational utilization.

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