NASA Launch Services II (NLS-II) 2026 On-Ramp

The NASA Launch Services II (NLS‑II) on‑ramp solicitation invites domestic launch service providers to submit intent to propose for IDIQ task orders that can deliver small payloads (≥250 kg) to low‑Earth orbit (200 km, 28.5° inclination). The on‑ramp remains open until 30 June 2030, with a formal intent notice due 5 Oct 2026 and potential annual solicitation windows each August. Awarded contractors must be AS9100‑certified and capable of meeting NASA risk‑mitigation Category 2/3 launch vehicle requirements. Existing IDIQ contractors (United Launch Services, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, Blue Origin) and new domestic providers may compete. • Minimum payload capability: 250 kg to 200 km, 28.5° inclination • Domestic‑only, AS9100‑certified launch providers • Intent‑to‑propose notice due 5 Oct 2026; full proposals submitted per on‑ramp notice • IDIQ ordering period through 30 Jun 2030; annual opportunity windows (typically each August) • NAICS 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • Contract type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for launch services • Primary contact: Kristina Hopf, Contracting Officer, NASA/JFK Space Center