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

Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Location: HOUSTON, TX Solicitation #: 80JSC024R0004 Due: 2027-01-31 12:00PM EST (in 2 months)
Yes Federal

Summary

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.

Details

Solicitation Number80JSC024R0004
TypeSources Sought
Posted2026-10-19 11:05AM EDT (21 days ago)
Response Deadline2027-01-31 12:00PM EST (in 2 months)
NAICS Code541990
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
ZIP77058

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.

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