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RFI: GEO Refueling Vehicles for Sustained Space Maneuver RFI-SML-GEO-Feb2026

Solicitation RFI-SML-GEO-Feb2026 Copied Notice ID c2b5972b42d14a95813316db9135b1d0 Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA
SAM.gov
Posted
Mar 02, 2026
Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Set-aside
NONE
NAICS
336414
PSC
J018

Summary

AI-generated · Feb 14, 2026

Provide technical concepts and approaches for in-orbit refueling services for prepared clients in orbit, as part of enabling on-orbit servicing to support sustained space maneuver (SSM) needs.

Two standard interfaces for satellite refueling have been approved: Northrop Grumman's Passive Refueling Module (PRM) and Orbit Fab's Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI). Industry solutions that can refuel National Security Space assets equipped with these interfaces are sought to meet SSM requirements by 2030. The program office requests industry feedback; review the attached RFI and respond to the questions if interested.

The United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command, Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SSC/SYD80) Program Office, is seeking information on technical concepts and approaches to Refueling Services for prepared clients in orbit. Background and Need As an enabling technology for the Sustained Space Maneuver need of U.S. Space Command, on-orbit servicing, including refueling, is a vital capability to support warfighter needs. Space System Command s System Engineering Review Board (SERB) has already approved two standard interfaces for satellite refueling Northrop Grumman s Passive Refueling Module (PRM) and Orbit Fab s Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI). Industry solutions for refueling of National Security Space assets equipped with these SERB-approved interfaces are sought to meet sustained space maneuver (SSM) needs by 2030. SSC/SYD80 requests feedback from industry intending to provide services. Please review the RFI attachment and respond to the questions if interested in this notice.

From Sources Sought posted on Feb 13, 2026

Amendment 01 to the RFI The notice has been amended to include an updated RFI document, see attachments. This update clarifies the language under Question 1.b.ii and removes the "NSSL PLUG" reference previously included. No other changes were made to this RFI notice. Background and Need The United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command, Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SSC/SYD80) Program Office, is seeking information on technical concepts and approaches to Refueling Services for prepared clients in orbit. As an enabling technology for the Sustained Space Maneuver need of U.S. Space Command, on-orbit servicing, including refueling, is a vital capability to support warfighter needs. Space System Command s System Engineering Review Board (SERB) has already approved two standard interfaces for satellite refueling Northrop Grumman s Passive Refueling Module (PRM) and Orbit Fab s Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI). Industry solutions for refueling of National Security Space assets equipped with these SERB-approved interfaces are sought to meet sustained space maneuver (SSM) needs by 2030. SSC/SYD80 requests feedback from industry intending to provide services. Please review the RFI attachment and respond to the questions if interested in this notice.

From Sources Sought posted on Feb 25, 2026

Clarification to the RFI - Page Limits The submission reponse limit of 10 pages found in the RFI attachment, paragraph 6.1, does not include title pages, tables of content, or acronym lists. Amendment 01 to the RFI The notice has been amended to include an updated RFI document, see attachments. This update clarifies the language under Question 1.b.ii and removes the "NSSL PLUG" reference previously included. No other changes were made to this RFI notice. Background and Need The United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command, Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SSC/SYD80) Program Office, is seeking information on technical concepts and approaches to Refueling Services for prepared clients in orbit. As an enabling technology for the Sustained Space Maneuver need of U.S. Space Command, on-orbit servicing, including refueling, is a vital capability to support warfighter needs. Space System Command s System Engineering Review Board (SERB) has already approved two standard interfaces for satellite refueling Northrop Grumman s Passive Refueling Module (PRM) and Orbit Fab s Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI). Industry solutions for refueling of National Security Space assets equipped with these SERB-approved interfaces are sought to meet sustained space maneuver (SSM) needs by 2030. SSC/SYD80 requests feedback from industry intending to provide services. Please review the RFI attachment and respond to the questions if interested in this notice.

From Sources Sought posted on Mar 02, 2026

Notice history

3
  1. Sources Sought Posted Feb 13, 2026 View
  2. Sources Sought Posted Feb 25, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated
  3. Sources Sought LATEST Posted Mar 02, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated

Details

Solicitation number RFI-SML-GEO-Feb2026
Notice ID c2b5972b42d14a95813316db9135b1d0
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) J018
NAICS 336414
Set-aside No Set aside used
Place of performance El Segundo, California
Archive date May 13, 2026

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Contacts

primary
Wade Pilcher

Email

Phone

secondary
Henry Gutierrez

Email

Phone

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA

Place of Performance

El Segundo, California 90245
USA

Dates

Posted Mar 02, 2026 5 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 2 days ago
Due Mar 13, 2026 4 months ago