NASA Issues CEV RFP

NASA Issues Solicitation for Crew Exploration Vehicle

“NASA’s Exploration Systems Mission Directorate today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV). The CEV is the spacecraft that will carry astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit and to the moon by 2020. The contract to build the CEV is a full and open competition. The anticipated period of performance is September, 2005 through December, 2008. The CEV acquisition will use a phased approach that anticipates a maximum of two contractors. The CEV proposals are due no later than 2 p.m. EST, May 2, 2005. A selection will be made in September, 2005.”