Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC) Request for Proposal

Description: NASA Johnson Space Center issued an active presolicitation for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract, seeking services for a commercially owned and operated LEO destination system. The acquisition covers end-to-end design, manufacturing, testing, certification, transportation, operation, cargo and crew missions, and post-certification utilization activities. The formal RFP was anticipated for release at the end of September 2026, with offers due 60 days after release; this is a procurement opportunity rather than a grant program.