Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26928490Q-1
NASA Solicitation for 1000 kg High Fidelity Martian Regolith Simulant
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
April 22, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26928490Q-1
NAICS
325998
NASA is seeking competitive quotes for the supply of High Fidelity Martian Regolith Simulant to support research and development activities. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center - Product Requested: - High Fidelity Martian Regolith Simulant - Quantity: 1000 kg - Must replicate Martian surface material characteristics: - Particle size: >0.04 μm to 1000 μm - Bulk density: 1.3–1.4 g/cm³ - Angle of repose: 30–40 degrees - Mineralogy: anorthosite, glass-rich basalt, bronzite, olivine, Mg-sulfate, ferrihydrite, hydrated silica, magnetite (≥95% of total weight) - Delivery Location: - Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL - Notable Requirements: - Simulant must be research-grade and engineered to closely match Martian regolith in physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties - Full and open competition under NAICS 325998 - Firm fixed price contract - No specific OEMs or part numbers are referenced; the opportunity is open to all qualified manufacturers and suppliers of Martian regolith simulant.
Description
SEE THE ATTACHED RFQ. THE SOW IS LISTED WITHIN THE RFQ.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SUBMIT A BID, BE SURE TO REFERENCE 80NSSC26928490Q-1: High Fidelity Martian Regolith Simulant IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL.