George Mason University RIDM LANDOLT Spacecraft Platform RFP - GMU-KS0903-26
George Mason UniversityHigher Ed · Fairfax, VA- Due
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
George Mason University is soliciting proposals under RFP GMU-KS0903-26 to establish a contract with a single firm for the RIDM LANDOLT Spacecraft Platform. The procurement supports a one-year astrophysics mission in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) for the NASA Landholt Mission, a federal grant awarded to the university's College of Science. Required goods and services include a flight-qualified spacecraft bus, payload integration and verification services, early hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testbed infrastructure, and integrated routine/orbital operations. Proposals are due by September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM. A Notice of Interest is required by September 14, 2026.
Flight-qualified spacecraft bus, Payload integration and verification services, Early hardware-in-the-loop testbed infrastructure, Integrated routine/orbital operations
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Summary
George Mason University is soliciting proposals under RFP GMU-KS0903-26 to establish a contract with a single firm for the RIDM LANDOLT Spacecraft Platform.
The procurement supports a one-year astrophysics mission in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) for the NASA Landholt Mission, a federal grant awarded to the university's College of Science. Required goods and services include a flight-qualified spacecraft bus, payload integration and verification services, early hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testbed infrastructure, and integrated routine/orbital operations. Proposals are due by September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM. A Notice of Interest is required by September 14, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Flight-qualified spacecraft bus
- Payload integration and verification services
- Early hardware-in-the-loop testbed infrastructure
- Integrated routine/orbital operations
- Scope location
- GMU-KS0903-26
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from George Mason University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including George Mason University in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Flight-qualified spacecraft bus, Payload integration and verification services, Early hardware-in-the-loop testbed infrastructure, Integrated routine/orbital operations. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: GMU-KS0903-26. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.