# Design of modifying the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) High Bay 3 (HB-3) for the Space Launch System (SLS) Phase 3, PCN 99500.4

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/pcn995004

- Solicitation number: PCN995004
- Notice type: Justification
- Status: Awarded to Merrick & Company
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Kennedy Space Center (80KSC0)
- NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services
- Product or service code: C219 Other Architect and Engineering Services
- Place of performance: Greenwood Village, Colorado
- County: Arapahoe County (FIPS 08005). https://abierto.us/counties/arapahoe-county-co-08005
- City: Greenwood Village. https://abierto.us/cities/greenwood-village-co-0833035
- First posted: January 23, 2026
- Last posted: January 23, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/57c3828f43f54423a6b8960dd8c4520c/view

## Description

The requirement for the study of the modification to the VAB for SLS Block 1B Crew, Phase 3 at KSC, NASA. Requires an A&E firm with the specialized expertise to design the platforms to be installed, a key component of the overall construction work. Additionally, involved in the evaluation of integrated models for the existing level B2 and C platforms, which are part of ongoing work to be designed and constructed for the Artemis IV launch. Merrick is the only A&E firm with the expertise to provide engineering services during construction of these new platforms and insert structures.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Merrick & Company (UEI MSCKD57619M7)
- Contract: 80KSC022DA115
- Obligated: $0.00
- Competition: Full and Open Competition, 35 offers received
- Link: award number 80KSC022DA115 equals the contract number; same awarding office 80KSC0 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_80KSC022DA115_8000/


## Publications

- January 23, 2026: Justification. Notice 57c3828f43f54423a6b8960dd8c4520c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/57c3828f43f54423a6b8960dd8c4520c/view

## Points of contact

- Jesus Lugo, jesus.lugo@nasa.gov, 3218672309
- Stephen Crooks, Stephen.e.crooks@nasa.gov, 3218671583

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