Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC) Technical Library
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This Special Notice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / Johnson Space Center (JSC) announces Modification 7 to the Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination Contract (CLDC) Technical Library. This modification notifies industry of Data Drop 5 (Controlled Data). The CLDC acquisition itself is currently on hold, with NASA pursuing funded Space Act Agreements (SAAs) for the next phase of Commercial LEO Destination (CLD) certification and services, rather than a firm-fixed-price contract.
Purpose of the Technical Library
The CLDC Technical Library serves as a reference for potential offerors, providing technical documents to keep industry updated on current NASA technical standards relevant for a future FAR-based acquisition. It is explicitly stated that this library is not associated with or required for compliance with any other acquisition or SAA effort.
Key Updates and Content
The latest update, Modification 7, includes the 030626 Data Drop 5 Controlled Data.zip and an updated "CLDC Tech Library Contents.xlsx" index file. Previous modifications also added various controlled and uncontrolled data drops. The index file, such as "CLDC Tech Library Contents (Thru 030626).xlsx", is crucial as it lists technical standards, plans, requirements, and specifications, indicating whether they are "Export Controlled" or "Uncontrolled." Additionally, the "Center Capabilities Rev 1.pdf" details products, services, and capabilities offered by NASA's JSC and White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) for the CLD program, including points of contact.
Accessing Information
To access Export Controlled content, interested parties must provide a completed "CLDP Export Control Request Form" via email to jsc-cldc@mail.nasa.gov. A sam.gov login is also required to click the request access button in the Attachments/Links section. Specific requirements apply to foreign nationals from designated and non-designated countries, involving Programmatic Technology Transfer Control Plans (P-TTCP) or Individual Technology Transfer Control Plans (I-TTCP) with Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA).
Important Notes
This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quotation, nor is it a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. No proposals are to be submitted. Industry is responsible for continuously monitoring www.sam.gov and the CLDC Acquisition Website (https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-procurement/cldc/) for any future updates or solicitations related to CLDC information. NASA is developing Phase 2 requirements for CLD capabilities to support astronauts in LEO on commercially owned and operated space stations.