Vulcan Centaur V Upper Stage for Space Launch System 80MSFC-VC5-JOFOC
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AI-generated · Mar 09, 2026Next-generation upper stages for the Space Launch System to be used on Artemis IV and Artemis V will be procured through a sole-source contract with United Launch Alliance (ULA) because the requirement is highly specialized and only one responsible source can satisfy it. The acquisition is justified under FAR 6.103-1(c) (Only One Responsible Source), with no other supplies or services capable of meeting the agency’s needs, and the government reserves the discretion to refrain from competitive sourcing. An ombudsman is available for this acquisition through NASA’s procurement ombudsman listing.
NASA/MSFC has a requirement for next-generation upper stages for use in Space Launch System (SLS) Artemis IV and Artemis V. NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire next-generation upper stages for use in Space Launch System (SLS) Artemis IV and Artemis V from United Launch Alliance (ULA) in accordance with FAR 6.103-1(c), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements due to the highly specialized nature of this requirement A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
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