Launch Service Procurement
Smith encouraged by Senate NDAA proposal to increase funding for space launch technology
HASC Chairman Adam Smith: . “I want to make sure there’s competition.”
HASC Chairman adds $150 million in NDAA for space launch technology development
The $150 million addition is for investments focused on the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 competition.
SMC commander impressed by ‘technical maturity’ of newly developed U.S. rockets
Thompson: 'What I'm seeing right now across the launch industrial base is a lot of goodness.'
Political fight continues over Air Force launch services procurement
A May 29 letter signed by 28 lawmakers asks the Air Force to not cave to pressure to add a third provider in the Phase 2 launch services procurement.
RAND finds risk in Air Force plan to support two launch companies
Senior analyst Bonnie Triezenberg: "The Air Force needs to think about how they can maximize the number of U.S. suppliers."
Air Force procurement chief: Three space launch providers ‘would be great if we had funding’
Roper: “In a perfect world, we absolutely would continue with more providers."
Space and Missile Systems Center releases RAND study of space launch market
SMC: “The study confirms the heavy lift launch market is unlikely to support more than two U.S. launch providers in the long term."
Space Force reviewing bids for 10-year launch systems engineering contract
ManTech in 2010 received a 10-year contract for launch systems engineering and integration, and the job is now being re-competed.
HASC Chairman: Space Force launch contracts should stay on schedule to help industrial base
Rep. Adam Smith said a delay in the award of national security space contracts could be harmful to suppliers.
Air Force, Space Force procurement offices try to keep programs moving during pandemic
Source selections for national security space launch, ground based strategic deterrent remain on track
Op-ed | National security launch not ready to commit to commercial practices
Leveraging commercial practices must not exclude or degrade mission assurance, as history has amply demonstrated.
Independent study of launch market says U.S. Air Force should support three domestic providers
In response to concerns about its launch procurement strategy, the Air Force asked RAND to conduct an independent analysis of the heavy lift launch market.
Air Force projects increased launch activity for 2020
Bongiovi says anywhere from eight to 11 national security launches could take place in 2020
Air Force soon to release revised launch solicitation in response to GAO’s ruling
An amendment to the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement RFP is in 'final coordination'
In protest decision, GAO negates Blue Origin’s claim that Air Force launch procurement favors incumbents
GAO disagreed with Blue Origin that the terms of the launch procurement unduly restrict competition
Air Force to revise selection criteria for launch procurement in wake of Blue Origin’s successful protest
Air Force acquisition executive Will Roper said the solicitation will be amended to address GAO's concerns.
