NASA is seeking a feasibility study to assess existing or planned contractor-owned Payload Processing Facilities (PPF) that could support future nuclear missions, with the facility required to be completed by January 1, 2028. The study is not a procurement for facility design or construction, and NASA will not guarantee future use of any PPF. Offerors must demonstrate a proposed approach, provide proof of facility location capable of supporting nuclear material transport between Idaho National Laboratory and Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and include a lease agreement or proof of ownership. Pricing must be submitted for the nuclear study and a Technology Assistance Agreement with an international partner based on ESA/Airbus. Performance of services is tied to the facility’s location relative to KSC/CCSFS, with no specific budget amount provided.

This opportunity is for a feasibility study on Payload Processing Facility (PPF) operations for nuclear missions, with performance required at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). The offeror must demonstrate a facility capable of supporting nuclear material transport from Idaho National Laboratory to KSC/CCSFS by January 1, 2028, and provide proof of location, lease, or ownership. The scope includes a nuclear study and a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with an international partner based on ESA/Airbus. Evaluation will consider technical approach and price, with the award going to the most advantageous offer. No budget amount is specified.