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Rapid IV Request for Proposals

The principle purpose of the Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) Request for Proposals (RFP) is to provide a rapid and flexible means for the Government to acquire spacecraft and related components, equipment and contract, Rapid IV contractors offer spacecraft and related services to be purchased via Government placed Delivery Orders. The spacecraft designs, related items and services may be tailored, as needed, to meet the unique needs of each mission.

The following PDF's were updated September 18, 2023

Rough Order of Magnitude

RSDO can help you identify candidate spacecraft from the Rapid IV Catalog. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price estimates for spacecraft are only available from the vendors via Requests for Information (RFIs) or spacecraft study Requests for Offer (RFOs). The RFI process takes about 2 months to complete, assuming the customer's requirements are defined and documented. Please complete the Mission Requirements Form and forward the form to the RSDO.

  1. Download the template, and "SAVE-AS" the name of "YOUR" mission.
  2. Open the document in Word, and type in as much of the requested information as possible.
  3. Save your document.
  4. Email the document as an attachment to RSDO.

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