This notice announces the release of a Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP) for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination contract, which seeks a commercially owned and operated LEO destination to succeed the International Space Station. The contractor will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the destination, including all development, certification, and operational missions. A DRFP Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on July 9, 2026, and one-on-one meetings with the government are scheduled from July 13 to July 15, 2026. Comments or questions on the DRFP must be submitted electronically by July 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM Central. No budget amounts or specific performance location are mentioned in this notice.

This is a modification to a draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for a Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination contract, intended to succeed the International Space Station. The contractor will design, build, and operate a commercially owned LEO destination, covering development, certification, and operational missions. Comments or questions on the DRFP must be submitted electronically by July 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM Central. A pre-proposal conference will be held on July 9, 2026, and one-on-one meetings with the government are offered from July 13 to July 15, 2026. No budget amounts or location for performance of services are specified in this notice.