Closed Solicitation · NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR LAUNCH EQUIPMENT TEST FACILITY (LETF)

    NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
    Sol. RFI-KSC-LETF-2025Special NoticeKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jul 25, 2025
    POSTED
    Jul 18, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541330
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    NASA is seeking industry interest for the utilization of services at the Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF) at Kennedy Space Center. This Request for Information (RFI) invites potential operational concepts for the facility's use, which includes extensive testing capabilities for launch hardware and associated systems. Interested parties should respond by July 25, 2025.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    RFI-KSC-LETF-2025
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    July 18, 2025
    Response Deadline
    July 25, 2025
    NAICS Code
    541330AI guide
    Primary Contact
    Christina L. Williams
    State
    FL
    ZIP Code
    32899
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    Amendment 03:  DUE DATE FOR RFI RESPONSES IS EXTENDED TO JULY 25, 2025, and Q&A provided.

    This amendment changes the due date from July 18, 2025, to July 25, 2025.

    NASA Responses to Industry Questions are attached.

    Amendment 02:  THE DUE DATE FOR RFI RESPONSES IS EXTENDED TO JULY 18, 2025. 

    This amendment changes the due date from July 11, 2025, to July 18, 2025.

    NASA Responses to Industry Questions will be posted this week.

    Amendment 01:  AN ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY DAY OPPORTUNITY IS SET FOR TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025

    Interested parties are required to provide written requests NLT June 27, 2025, to Christina.L.Williams@nasa.gov. 

    Reference “Industry Day, RFI-KSC-LETF-2025” in the subject line and include the names and e-mail addresses for all participants. 

    A confirmation e-mail will be sent to participants with details regarding Industry Day upon receipt of written requests.

    **SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION**

    NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the world’s premier spaceport. The KSC Master Plan (https://masterplan.ksc.nasa.gov/) addresses both U.S. Government and commercial launch activities at KSC. Periodically, the Spaceport Development Division conducts market research to seek industry interest on specific aspects of the KSC Master Plan.

    This Request for Information (RFI) is soliciting interest for potential utilization of services at KSC by entities interested in using the Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF). NASA is interested in potential operational concepts for partial areas of the facility or the entire facility operations.

    The LETF has the capability to test full scale launch hardware, Ground to Flight Umbilical Interface Testing (pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation, cryogenic systems), Vehicle Motion Simulators (VMS) 4-axis, 600 Ton proof-loading test fixture, simulated launch towers, Facility Cryogenic System (liquid nitrogen or liquid hydrogen capability), Water Flow Test Loop, Vehicle Simulation 2-Axis Motion Fixture, Vehicle Support Post 2-Axis load test fixture, Data Acquisition System, Mobile Instrumentation and Data Acquisition System, Control Room, High Speed / Low Speed Video Systems, Hazardous Gas Detection System, Instrumentation and Data Acquisition System Laboratory, Ground Support Equipment Integration Testbed (GSEITB), Electrical / Instrumentation Cable Fabrication and Mold Shop, Pneumatics Shop, Machine and Weld Shop, and the High Bay area for assembly, integration and localized testing.

    **SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION**

    Key dates

    1. July 18, 2025Posted Date
    2. July 25, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR LAUNCH EQUIPMENT TEST FACILITY (LETF) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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