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Publish Date : 11-Aug-2016

The US Air Force (USAF) seeks bids from potential suppliers for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Launch Service for the Global Positioning System (GPS) III-3 mission.

United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) would likely compete for the contract.

Under the existing Phase 1A procurement strategy, the request for proposal is the second competitive launch service solicitation.

SpaceX has been qualified to provide EELV launches in May 2015, increasing the number of launch service providers to two.

After evaluating proposals through a competitive, best-value source selection process, a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded. Before awarding the contract, the contracting officer will ensure that the offeror has a certified launch system.

USAF Space and Missile Systems Center commander lieutenant general Samuel Greaves said, Launch system certification is a key element (high-technical bar) within this solicitation to provide insight into the technical capabilities and rigorous processes that demonstrate a launch vehicle contractors ability to design, develop, manufacture, and launch National Security Space missions and contributes to the overall flight worthiness process.

GPS III which is scheduled for launch in 2019, mainly focuses on offering better anti-jamming capabilities, as well as accuracy for precision, navigation, and timing. It will make use of the common L1C signal with compatibility with the European Space Agencys Galileo global navigation satellite system.

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