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RFI for Cape Canaveral Launch-Noise and Sonic-Boom Analysis

The U.S. Space Force is seeking market input on a multi-year analysis of launch noise and sonic-boom effects at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. - Government buyer: U.S. Space Force, Space Launch Delta 45, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station; the notice is issued through Space Systems Command, FA2521 45 CONS PK. - Requested effort: Develop and validate a repeatable material-testing method and predictive engineering model to assess immediate damage and cumulative fatigue to facilities, infrastructure, construction materials, and assemblies. - Scope: Characterize launch sources; develop and validate test methods; test in-scope materials; develop and validate the model; and assess facility risks, including retrofit-versus-replacement recommendations. Scope includes materials required by the SLD 45 Installation Facilities Standards and legacy Industrial Area systems. - Relevant launch vehicles: Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Starship/Super Heavy, Vulcan, and New Glenn. No manufacturer or vendor company is explicitly named in the provided materials. - Deliverables: Reports, databases, model files/package, raw data, and a final briefing. - Opportunity type: Informational RFI and market research only; it is not a solicitation, and the Government makes no commitment to award.

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market intelligence and for informational purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation or a request for proposals (RFP), and no solicitation is currently available. Participation in this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will not be obligated to award any agreement or contract because of this RFI, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information. Submitting a response will not affect a firm's ability to submit a proposal should a formal solicitation be issued in the future.

Facilities and infrastructure at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) are exposed to intense acoustic loads and sonic booms from an increasing cadence of launch operations. Existing historical data is primarily based on aircraft overflights and has limited applicability to the unique pressure signatures generated by modern launch vehicles (including Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Starship/Super Heavy, Vulcan, New Glenn, and other current or proposed vehicles). The Government requires development of a scientifically defensible material testing methodology and a predictive engineering model to evaluate the effects of launch noise and sonic booms on both current and legacy construction materials, infrastructure, and facility types at CCSFS. The effort shall support informed decisions on facility sustainment, retrofitting, or replacement. Reference the attached Statement of Objective for a more detailed description of this requirement. Please see attached RFI for further directions.

Please respond to the questions found within the RFI document if interested no later than 3 December 2026, 2:00 PM EST. You may address questions in a narrative, annotated outline, bullet or table format. Thank you!

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