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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California is seeking information from industry to assist with the development of and planning of a potentially new requirement. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This Sources Sought & Request for Information is issued solely for information and planning purposes- it does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This Sources Sought & Request for Information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking quotations and will not accept unsolicited offers. Interested vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought & Request for Information will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on https://sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) is conducting market research and is requesting information from potential contractors that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience as described below. Overview Space System Command's Space Launch Delta (SLD) 30 is conducting market research to explore commercial options for the rapid stand-up of transportable, specialized payload processing facilities (PPFs). The Government seeks industry partners capable of the design-manufacture of these facilities to support the integration of space vehicles (SV) with launch vehicle (LV) hardware, specifically for systems with outer fairing diameters up to approximately 5 meters and heights of 13.2 meters within ISO 14644-1 Class 7 or better controlled clean environments. Program Background The Government anticipates future requirements for purpose built payload processing infrastructure to support national aerospace and strategic programs. These facilities are expected to provide: Controlled environmental conditions (ISO 7) Compliance with applicable federal, safety, and environmental standards Scalability for future mission growth No weapon system design, performance, or operational information is requested under this RFI. Scope of Effort Respondents are encouraged to describe experience and capabilities related to the design and manufacturing of mobile payload processing facilities, specifically addressing the following areas: 3.1 Physical and Spatial Envelope (Conceptual) Facilities capable of accommodating payload systems with: Minimum outer fairing diameter: 5.3 meters Minimum facility height : 50 feet Adequate vertical and/or horizontal clearances for: Airlock section …

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