# Rendezvous, Proximity Operations (RPO) Threat Response (RTR) VICTUS Responsive Launch Space Vehicle (SV)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/syd8926rporlsv

- Solicitation number: SYD89-26-RPO-RLSV
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Open. Offers due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8819 Sda and Combat Power SZK-LA (FA8819)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: 1555 Space Vehicles
- Place of performance: California
- County: Los Angeles County (FIPS 06037). https://abierto.us/counties/los-angeles-county-ca-06037
- First posted: September 18, 2026
- Last posted: September 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7bbab86ed1964f9aa2aae104e8d327fb/view

## Description

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research and identify capable industry partners, innovative approaches, and potential solutions for Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPO-D) spacecraft designed for responsive launch and tasking in FY29 and beyond. Specifically, this RFI seeks to gather technical capabilities, clearance levels, and facility security parameters. The collected information will refine the Government’s acquisition strategy and shape future program requirements.

See attachment for RFI.

## Publications

- September 18, 2026: Sources sought, due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 62446f1684754112be95a66fff02eee3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/62446f1684754112be95a66fff02eee3/view
- September 18, 2026: Sources sought, due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 7bbab86ed1964f9aa2aae104e8d327fb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7bbab86ed1964f9aa2aae104e8d327fb/view

## Points of contact

- Brandon Villalpando, brandon.villalpando@spaceforce.mil, 310-653-9492
- Michael Allen, michael.allen.119@spaceforce.mil, 310-653-7060

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