NASA Releases Draft Request for Proposal for Landsat 10 Spacecraft
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Madeleine Gregory
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Summary
NASA Goddard has released a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the Landsat 10 Spacecraft, available via SAM.gov as of May 18, 2026. This marks a milestone in the NASA-USGS partnership for Earth observation. Potential offerors can comment on the draft until June 2, 2026, with the final RFP expected at the end of June 2026 and proposals due roughly 30 days thereafter.
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This solicitation marks a major milestone in continuing the decades-long partnership between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to acquire, archive, and distribute multispectral imagery of Earth's global landmasses and coastal regions.
Potential offerors may comment on all aspects of the draft solicitation by June 2, 2026.
The final Request for Proposal (RFP) is currently expected to be released at the end of June 2026, with proposals due roughly 30 days thereafter.
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