What types of agencies buy Payload Processing services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Payload Processing services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Payload Processing contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Payload Processing?

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How competitive are Payload Processing government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Payload Processing can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Payload Processing Government Contracts

9 government contract opportunities classified as Payload Processing, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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7 federal contract opportunities classified as Payload Processing.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Feasibility Study for Payload Processing Facility for Nuclear Operations

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NASA is seeking offers for a feasibility study regarding a Payload Processing Facility for nuclear operations. The study aims to assess existing or planned contractor-owned facilities capable of supporting nuclear missions. Offerors must provide technical proposals and pricing by May 15, 2026. This opportunity is a Req…

Posted May 11, 2026Due May 15, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 541990No Set aside usedSol: 80KSC026Q0004

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sources Sought and RFI- Specialized Payload Processing Facilities - Vandenberg SFB

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The Department of Defense is seeking industry input for the design and manufacturing of specialized payload processing facilities at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This Request for Information aims to gather capabilities related to controlled environments, safety compliance, and transportability for future aerospace miss…

Posted May 8, 2026Due May 15, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 332311Sol: RFI-PKD-00001

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Eastern Range Payload Processing Facility Services

Archived

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The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for payload processing services to support four launches on the Eastern Launch Range. This RFP aims to procure critical services for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture's Transport Layer. Interested vendors should review the attached documents for detailed requi…

Posted Mar 13, 2026Due Apr 6, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 541990No Set aside usedSol: FA240126R0001

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISE PAYLOAD PROCESSING MANAGEMENT FACILITY SUPPORT

Archived

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The Department of Defense is seeking industry feedback through this RFI to support the Enterprise Payload Processing Management effort for USSF missions. Responses are due by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on 19 December 2025. This RFI is for information only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

Posted Dec 12, 2025Due Dec 20, 2025Special NoticeNAICS 336414Sol: EPPM_RFI

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISE PAYLOAD PROCESSING MANAGEMENT FACILITY SUPPORT

Archived

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The Department of Defense is seeking industry feedback through this RFI to support the Enterprise Payload Processing Management effort for USSF missions. This initiative aims to enhance the management of Space Vehicle processing across various U.S. launch bases. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy for a plan…

Posted Nov 21, 2025Due Dec 13, 2025Special NoticeNAICS 336414Sol: EPPM_RFI

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL SPACEPORT IV FOLLOW-ON

Archived

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center plans to issue a follow-on contract for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) IV, with a five-year performance period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031. This contract will maintain the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structure and support critical launch and…

Posted May 7, 2025Due May 21, 2025Special NoticeNAICS 927110Sol: 80GSFC21C0017_Follow-on

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EAST COAST COMMERCIAL PAYLOAD PROCESSING

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This opportunity involves east coast commercial payload processing services, as indicated by the Justification and Approval (J&A) notice. Interested bidders should focus on engineering and related services to meet the requirements outlined in the opportunity.

Posted Apr 18, 2017Justification and Approval (J&A)Sol: NNK16604485R

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