Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #RFI 116961

Industry Input Sought for Development and Operation of Payload Processing Facility at MARS

This opportunity seeks industry input for the development and operation of a new Payload Processing Facility (PPF) at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS), adjacent to NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority (VCSFA), also known as Virginia Spaceport Authority (VSA) - Scope of Work: - Soliciting industry feedback on capability and interest to finance, design, construct, own, operate, and maintain a new PPF - Facility to be located on VSA-owned property at MARS - Focus on industry-led financing and ownership models - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities identified - All aspects of facility development and operation are included - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this RFI - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on private sector financing, ownership, and operation - Seeking innovative approaches and industry best practices for facility development - No procurement of specific equipment or technology at this stage - Place of Performance: - Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS), adjacent to NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia

Description

The Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority (VCSFA) is seeking industry input from qualified vendors interested in financing, designing, constructing, owning, operating, and maintaining a new Payload Processing Facility (PPF) at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) located adjacent to NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, VA. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather industry capabilities and interest for this project. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, and the solicitation is categorized under construction.

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