Sources sought

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

Notice type	Sources Sought: Market research. The agency wants to know who can do this work. Answering is free and can get the job set aside for small businesses.
Who's buying	NASA Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Where	Washington, District of Columbia
Deadline	Sun, Jan 31, 2027 at 5:00 PM EST (100 days left)
Who can bid	Open to any business (no set-aside listed)
Industry	NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)
Solicitation #	80JSC024R0004
Posted	Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Contact	Emma Zemler – Research Technology Mission Directorate, [email protected]

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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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