National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day

22 August 2025: This notice has been updated to include the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day Briefing.

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This is an Industry Day announcement.

The Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day will cover the details and timeline for on-ramping additional Launch Service Providers (LSPs), as well as the details and timelines for the upcoming Launch Service Task Orders (LSTOs) that will be competed amongst LSPs that have been awarded a Lane 1 Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

A. NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command, National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program Operational Imperative is to deliver national security space capability to the warfighter to deter/defeat the pacing challenge. The NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 approach to meet this Operational Imperative is to provide assured access to space to the integrated space architecture at affordable prices. Phase 3 Lane 1 consists of multiple award IDIQ contracts with an Authority-to-Proceed (ATP)-to-Fiscal Year 2029 (FY29) ordering period, and a single five-year option. Lane 1 launch services will be procured via LSTOs.

Lane 1 provides awardees who can meet a subset of the NSSL requirements the opportunity to compete for ~20 missions via annual task order competitions. The NSSL program has implemented a tiered mission assurance approach that inherently accepts a higher risk to mission success to address mission specific needs.

B. NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day

1. SSC/AA will host a Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day on 19-20 August 2025 at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. In-person attendance is required for this event. The purpose of the event is to provide details and timeline for the Lane 1 IDIQ on-ramp, provide details and timelines for the upcoming LSTOs, and provide a classified briefing on upcoming NRO LSTOs to participants who have the required security clearance (TS/SCI).


2. Phase 3 Lane 1 Industry Day, starting at 0830 PDT on 19 August 2025, will include a general session, which is open to all participants, a classified NRO briefing and manifest discussion, and one-on-one sessions with companies that submit a request. If necessary, one-on-one sessions may also be conducted on the following day, 20 August 2025. During the one-on-one sessions, the Program Office intends to answer questions the LSPs may have regarding the upcoming IDIQ on-ramp, projected manifest, and future missions (excluding those missions/LSTOs currently in source selection).


3. Registration is required for Industry Day attendance. Participation is in-person only. Attendees are limited to 5 individuals per company. Interested parties must fill out and submit Attachment 1, NSSL Participant Request Form, no later than 1300 PT on 25 July 2025. Invitations and instructions for attendees will be provided after registration. For potential Phase 3 Lane 1 LSPs who wish to request a one-on-one session, please annotate such in Attachment 1. The Government will work with you to schedule your one-on-one session. The Government will only consider one-on-one discussions with potential or current Phase 3 Lane 1 LSPs.


4. We value our industry partnerships and look forward to continued engagement on NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1.

C. Disclaimer

1. THIS IS AN INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This event is issued solely for information and planning purposes pertaining to the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 projected task order and on-ramp solicitations. It does not constitute an RFP, a Request for Quotations (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Participants are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with attending this event will be solely at the responding party's expense.


2. SSC/AA has entered into contracts with: The Aerospace Corporation; Alpha Omega Group LLC; Axient LLC; Boecore, Inc.; Figueroa & Associates, LLC; Integrated Data Services, LLC; KBR Wyle Services, LLC; Liona Enterprises Inc; ManTech International Corporation; Nynth Company California LLC; OMNI Consulting Solutions LLC; Quantum Space LLC; SAVI, LLC; Stellar Solutions; Tecolote Research, Inc.; and Wallender & Associates. These companies support the program office by performing technical reviews, systems engineering and integration analyses, cost estimation, and other advisory services. Participation in this industry day and one-on-one discussions constitutes consent to disclosure of information to these companies, which are required to provide equal protection to non-public information as the Government.