Federal Register #2026-17016

Pilot Program for Space Commerce Certification and Procurement List Additions (Batteries, Services)

This opportunity involves two distinct government initiatives: - The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) under NOAA, Department of Commerce, is launching a pilot program for the Space Commerce Certification (SCC) framework: - Invites U.S. entities to participate in testing a streamlined mission authorization process for novel in-space activities - Participants submit mission summaries for potential inclusion - Collaboration with OSC and other federal agencies (FAA, FCC, Department of War, Department of State, NASA) - Focused on regulatory process development; no specific products or OEMs involved - The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled proposes Procurement List changes: - Addition of three types of 12V storage batteries for Department of Defense, DLA Land and Maritime - Battery, Storage, 12V, Sealed Lead Acid, F2 Terminals (Part Number: 6140-01-108-2159) - Battery, Storage, 12V, Lead Acid (AGM) (Part Number: 6140-01-518-5195) - Battery, Storage, 12V, Sealed Lead Acid (Part Number: 6140-01-691-1088) - Addition of housekeeping services for US Air Force, North Star Inn, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK - Addition of contract closeout services for Department of Commerce, Washington, DC - Proposed deletion of several products and services from the Procurement List - No specific OEMs or vendors are named for the batteries or services; the opportunity is open to qualified suppliers - Notable requirements: - Batteries must be 12V, sealed lead acid or AGM, with specified part numbers - Housekeeping and contract closeout services must meet federal facility standards - Participation in the SCC pilot is voluntary and non-binding, focused on regulatory innovation

Description

The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting expressions of interest from U.S. entities to participate in a pilot phase for a new Space Commerce Certification (SCC) framework. This pilot aims to implement a streamlined, unified mission authorization process for novel in-space activities that are not clearly governed by existing regulations. Selected participants will test the SCC application process, provide feedback, and help refine the framework in coordination with other federal agencies. The pilot is voluntary, non-binding, and intended to support future regulatory streamlining for commercial space activities.

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