Request for Information (RFI) for a Cislunar Space System (CSS)

Estimated Value: $2,500,000,000
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Nov 2, 2026
Nov 24, 2026 11:00 AM
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541715
AI Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking market research for a Cislunar Space System (CSS) that could involve up to five space vehicles. They are interested in rapid, low-risk solutions for spacecraft buses, payload accommodation, integration, testing, ground segments, launch, and operations. The government intends to award up to five preliminary design study contracts.
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Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Cislunar Space System (CSS) Space Vehicle (SV) 5 each $300,000,000.00 $1,500,000,000.00 Other
Spacecraft Bus for Cislunar Space System (CSS) SV 5 each $50,000,000.00 $250,000,000.00 Other
Accommodation of Government-provided Payload (per SV) 5 each $5,000,000.00 $25,000,000.00 Professional Services
Space Vehicle (SV) Integration & Test 5 each $10,000,000.00 $50,000,000.00 Professional Services
Ground Segment (including mission management and TT&C) 1 lot $100,000,000.00 $100,000,000.00 IT Services
Space Launch Solution for Cislunar Space System (CSS) SV 5 each $75,000,000.00 $375,000,000.00 Transportation
System Integration (Space Vehicle/Ground Segment/Communications) 1 lot $50,000,000.00 $50,000,000.00 Professional Services
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for Cislunar Space System (CSS) 5 year $20,000,000.00 $100,000,000.00 Professional Services
Preliminary Design Study Contracts 5 each $10,000,000.00 $50,000,000.00 Professional Services
Estimated Bid Value$2,500,000,000.00

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