Opportunities · Washington, DC

NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge: Call for Host Facility Interest

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Washington, Washington, DC · Sources Sought

AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Place of performanceWashington, Washington, DC
CategoryProfessional services
Notice typeSources Sought
Set-asideNone stated
PostedOct 19, 2026
Response dueJan 31, 2027
Solicitation no.80JSC024R0004
02From the notice
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 …

Excerpt from the public notice. Read the full solicitation and all attachments on SAM.gov.

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