Request for Information (RFI) for a Cislunar Space System (CSS)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Special Notice · 10302026-01

posted 2 November 2026 · closes 24 November 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC 1555 · 2 postings

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking market research information for a potential acquisition of up to five Cislunar Space System (CSS) space vehicles, including spacecraft bus, payload integration, ground segment, launch solution, and operations support. The effort aims to identify rapid, low‑risk solutions that can meet technical and programmatic objectives and may inform a future proliferated cislunar constellation.

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