National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 On-Ramp Request for Proposal (RFP)
FA8811-26-R-B001 · DEPT OF DEFENSE
A NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION solicitation, with responses due 2026-01-22. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
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9 December 2025: This notice has been updated to extend the proposal due date to 1500 Pacific Time on Thursday, 22 January 2026. See Amendment 1 to the RFP for further updates and instructions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a REQUEST FOR PROPO
Comparable recent awards in NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC. | $59K | 3 | 2026-07-02 |
| RIDGELINE AVIATION, INC. | $24K | n/a | 2026-07-02 |
| FIREFLY AEROSPACE INC. | $144.2M | 4 | 2026-06-30 |
| ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY INC | $149.0M | 4 | 2026-06-30 |
| ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY INC | $149.0M | 4 | 2026-06-30 |
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What is solicitation FA8811-26-R-B001?
National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 On-Ramp Request for Proposal (RFP), issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE, under NAICS 481212 (NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION). Responses are due 2026-01-22.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $24K to $149.0M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
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