NASA Commercial Space Station Proposals Due December 8
NASA’s final solicitation anticipates spring 2027 awards for commercial destinations and end-to-end crew transportation in low Earth orbit.
NASA released its final request for proposals for commercial space stations on October 9, 2026. U.S. industry proposals are due December 8, with contract awards expected in spring 2027.
The program covers designing, building, testing, certifying and operating commercial destinations in low Earth orbit, alongside end-to-end transportation for human spaceflight. NASA intends to use multiple firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts.
Key dates & requirements
- Proposal deadline: December 8, 2026; confirm submission time and current amendments in the solicitation.
- Initial phase: NASA anticipates two or more awards for early development.
- Later phase: Competitive task orders would cover final design, testing, certification and services for one or more destinations.
Next steps
Prospective teams should review the final solicitation on SAM.gov, establish eligibility and evaluation requirements, and identify delivery and transportation partners. Follow the solicitation’s official inquiry and submission routes; the announcement’s press contact does not receive bids.
Contacts & resources
NASA announcement — October 9, 2026. Media inquiries: George Alderman — george.c.alderman@nasa.gov. SAM.gov attachments could not be independently read; verify their detailed requirements before acting.
Details reviewed October 10, 2026. Check linked official updates before acting.
Representative NASA campus photograph: Glenn Research Center, June 13, 2024; not a commercial space station. NASA/GRC/Sara Lowthian-Hanna · Public domain. No editorial alterations; display may be resized or cropped.
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