NASA’s VADR Launch Services 2026 On-Ramp seeks new IDIQ contracts for dedicated and rideshare launch services. The RFP remains open for five years from its effective date, and the resulting IDIQ ordering period is valid for five years from contract award. Currently, 13 providers are eligible; new offerors must have launch site agreements for at least one site and evidence of a launch attempt, a successful launch reaching 100 km or greater, or development tests demonstrating at least 50% flight thrust at the full-scale single-engine assembly level. Participation is restricted to U.S. prime contractors, with domestic launch vehicles and launch services meeting specified 50% cost criteria. Interested parties are requested to notify NASA of intent to propose, including proposed launch vehicle configuration(s) and current flight manifest, and NASA will not conduct the 2026 on-ramp if no viable responses are received.

NASA’s VADR 2026 On-Ramp is an open IDIQ on-ramp for commercial dedicated and rideshare launch services, currently with 13 eligible providers and accepting proposals from launch service providers for new IDIQ contracts. Offerors must meet minimum requirements including launch site agreements for at least one site, evidence of a launch attempt, a successful launch reaching 100 km or greater, or development tests demonstrating at least 50% flight thrust at full-scale single-engine assembly for all core-stage engines. Agreements are required for any third-party launch vehicles proposed. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. domestic prime contractors and domestic launch vehicles/services meeting domestic-source cost and control criteria. Contract ordering periods run five years from award.