Notice of Intent (NOI) to Issue a Sole Source Modification – NASA Commercial Crew Space Transportation Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source modification to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX). This modification is for the acquisition of six additional Post Certification Missions (PCMs) under the existing Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) contract NNK14MA74C, with the concurrent order of up to three of these missions. This action is justified under FAR 6.103-1. Responses from interested parties are due by June 2, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to secure additional crew transportation services to the International Space Station (ISS). This involves adding six PCMs to the current CCtCap contract with SpaceX, which is the only Crew Transportation System (CTS) currently certified by NASA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: V126 (Space Transportation And Launch Services)
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Agency: NASA Kennedy Space Center
Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform this effort. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with a full and open competition based on responses to this notice.
Additional Notes
NASA's justification for the sole source includes:
- SpaceX is the only NASA-certified CTS provider, having successfully launched twelve PCMs to the ISS.
- The need to maintain uninterrupted human spaceflight capability to the ISS, as mandated by the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017.
- Factors such as recently shortened ISS mission durations, technical issues and schedule delays encountered by Boeing (the other CCtCap contractor), mission allocation between providers, and projections for alternative CTS availability.
- Awarding additional PCMs to SpaceX is deemed essential to ensure continuous flight access for ISS operations and to mitigate risks from potential anomalies or external factors.
- The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12.
- NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman listing is available online.
Submissions should be sent electronically to Ricardo Santos-Concepcion (ricardo.santos-concepcion@nasa.gov) and Steve Parker (steve.parker@nasa.gov).