Request for Information WFF North PayloadProcessing 2026

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Development of Additional Payload Processing Capability on North Wallops Island at Wallops Flight Facility

Notice ID: RFI-WFF-PayloadProcessing-2026
Due Date: October 30, 2026

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Issuing Agency/Office:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), an administratively assigned sub-set of Kennedy Space Center Title:
Development of Additional Payload Processing Capability on North Wallops Island at Wallops Flight Facility
Location:
Wallops Island, Virginia
Introduction
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) provides access to NASA’s small-, medium-, and intermediate-class launch capabilities and is administratively assigned as a subset of the Kennedy Space Center. NASA seeks to assess concepts for opportunities to expand payload processing infrastructure in support of the increasing demands of mega-constellation missions. NASA seeks information from U.S. domestic entities, both government agencies and commercial companies, regarding the potential development of advanced payload processing facilities on approximately 15 acres located on the north end of Wallops Island as shown in Exhibit A of this RFI. This land is available for new development to enable highthroughput payload integration, testing, and processing capabilities specifically designed to support mega constellation operations. NASA will only consider uses aligned with Agency goals to expand orbital mission support while ensuring environmental protection and public safety.

Purpose of this RFI
This RFI seeks to identify U.S. domestic entities interested in establishing payload processing capabilities on the North end of Wallops Island, Virginia. Responses will inform NASA’s strategic planning for future use of the property to increase the cadence and efficiency of mega-constellation payload processing. NASA intends to retain ownership of the land and may lease parcels to commercial companies for development, operation, and maintenance of payload processing infrastructure. Eligible respondents include U.S. federal and state governmental entities and U.S. Commercial Providers as defined in the

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Space Commerce Act (51 U.S.C. § 50101(7)). All users must comply with NASA policies related to access, security, and facility utilization.

Information Sought
Respondents shall address these topics in a clear and comprehensive manner. Responses