NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge: Call for Host Facility Interest
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Sources Sought from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Jan 31, 2027, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 103 days left.
| Solicitation number | 80JSC024R0004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Office | NASA Johnson Space Center |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990) |
| Product or service code | R499 |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Jan 31, 2027, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (103 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
The purpose of this SAM.gov notice is to announce that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Research Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) has contracted with the Institute of Competition Sciences to implement the NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge to advance the Agency's goals in managing multi-agent robotic systems tasked with preparing lunar and Martian infrastructure before astronaut crews arrive.
Open and carefully read the attached PDF file entitled “DSpARCSummary.” Direct links have been provided for more information on registration for the Challenge and for completing the application for the judging process. After reading the PDF attachment, by email only, address questions or other comments with a subject line to read “NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge Question/Clarification” to the listed primary point of contact.
Contracting contact
- Emma Zemler – Research Technology Mission Directorate · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
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