When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.

It was issued by George Mason University. The work is located in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Aerospace and spacecraft systems manufacturer. Experience delivering flight-qualified spacecraft buses and platforms. Expertise in payload integration, verification, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Capability to support routine and orbital spacecraft operations. Proven experience supporting government space programs.

RIDM LANDOLT Spacecraft Platform (Due September 23, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Fairfax, Virginia, United StatesPosted: September 4, 2026Deadline: September 23, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Virginia government authority is seeking a vendor for the RIDM LANDOLT spacecraft platform, including a flight-qualified spacecraft bus, payload integration, verification, testbed infrastructure, and orbital operations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Virtual Conference: September 10th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Contractor Questions Due: September 14th, 2026 by 4:00 PM ET

George Mason University Response to Contractor Questions: September 16th, 2026 by 5:00 PM ET

Proposal Submission Deadline: September 23rd, 2026 by 2:00 PM ET

Committee Evaluation: September 24th, 2026 – September 30th, 2026

Finalist Negotiations: October 1st, 2026 – October 30th, 2026

Notice of Award (TENTATIVE): October 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

George Mason University

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Virginia seeks a vendor to provide the RIDM LANDOLT spacecraft platform. The requirement includes a flight-qualified spacecraft bus, payload integration and verification services, early hardware-in-the-loop testbed infrastructure, and integrated routine or orbital operations.

Vendors must submit all questions regarding the requirement no later than September 14, 2026. Proposal submissions are due by September 23, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by George Mason University. The work is located in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Aerospace and spacecraft systems manufacturer
Experience delivering flight-qualified spacecraft buses and platforms
Expertise in payload integration, verification, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Capability to support routine and orbital spacecraft operations
Proven experience supporting government space programs

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