21 July 2023 Update: The NSSL Phase 3 Industry Day #2 briefing has been posted.

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This is an Industry Day announcement.

A. Overview

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command, Assured Access to Space’s (SSC/AA) Operational Imperative is to deliver national security space capability to the warfighter to deter/defeat the pacing challenge. The NSSL Phase 3 approach to meet this Operational Imperative is to provide assured access to space to the integrated space architecture at affordable prices. The Phase 3 Acquisition Strategy consists of a dual-lane approach with two separate contract types to fulfill program requirements.

B. NSSL Phase 3 Industry Day #2

1. SSC/AA will host a second Industry Day on 20–21 July 2023 at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. The purpose of the event is to share updates made to the NSSL Phase 3 draft Request for Proposal (RFP) #1 for each lane and provide a classified threat brief to potential offerors who have the required security clearance. SSC/AA anticipates releasing the NSSL Phase 3 draft RFP #2 for each lane before Industry Day #2.


2. Industry Day #2 will include a general session starting at 0800 PDT, which is open to all participants, a classified threat briefing and manifest discussion, and one-on-one sessions with potential Phase 3 launch service providers (LSPs). If necessary, one-on-one sessions may also be conducted on the following day. The Government considers a potential Phase 3 LSP to be any space access company with an existing and/or planned launch system capable of lifting a NSSL-class payload to orbit. During the one-on-one sessions, the Program Office seeks to answer any questions the LSPs may have regarding the draft RFPs as it pertains to their company’s CONOPS and launch system plans to help the Government maintain the highest levels of Mission Success, improve affordability, and ensure the Warfighters’ needs are met.


3. Registration is required for Industry Day attendance. Participation is limited to 5 people per company and must be in-person. Interested parties must fill out and submit Attachment 1, NSSL Phase 3 Industry Day Participant Request Form, no later than 1300 PDT on 6 July 2023. Instructions for attendees will be provided after registration. For potential Phase 3 LSPs who wish to request a one-on-one session, please annotate 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 Phase 3 LSPs.


4. We value our industry partnerships and looks forward to continued engagement on the NSSL Phase 3 draft RFPs.

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 Acquisition procurement strategy and the NSSL Phase 3 draft RFPs. 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 (AOG), Axient, Boecore Inc., Boyles Enterprises, Figueroa and Associates, Integrated Data Services (IDS), KBR (formerly Centauri), Liona Enterprises Inc., ManTech International Corporation, Millennium, Nynth Company California LLC, OMNI Consulting Solutions, Quantum Research International, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), SAVI LLC, Stellar Solutions, Tecolote Research Incorporated, Tyton LLC, and Wallender and 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.