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NASA RFI: Domestic Bedrest Study Capabilities for Human Spaceflight Research

NASA Johnson Space Center is seeking information from U.S.-based vendors about their ability to conduct head-down tilt bedrest studies for human spaceflight research. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Johnson Space Center - Human Research Program (HRP) - Requested Services: - Provision of research facilities and support for head-down tilt bedrest studies - Studies may last up to 90 consecutive days (30-60 days typical) - Support for multi-discipline research objectives related to astronaut health and performance - Evaluation of technologies and countermeasures prior to spaceflight - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified U.S. organizations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facilities must be capable of supporting extended-duration bedrest studies - Respondents must provide a capabilities statement - This is a Request for Information (RFI) only; no commitment to award or purchase - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified

Description

This is strictly a request for information. The Government has no obligation for award. If interested, please provide a capabilities statement.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Human Research Program (HRP) is requesting information on head-down tilt bedrest research capabilities in the United States that could support human spaceflight related research studies as well as other multi-discipline research objectives requiring periods of up to 90 consecutive days of bedrest (30-60 days more typical).

The Human Research Program (HRP) investigates and mitigates the highest risks to astronaut health and performance in exploration missions.  The goal of the HRP is to provide human health and performance countermeasures, knowledge, technologies, and tools to enable safe, reliable, and productive human space exploration.  The scope of these goals includes both the successful completion of exploration missions and the preservation of astronaut health over the life of the astronaut. Due to the cost and complexity of spaceflight opportunities, deconditioning analogs such as head-down tilt bedrest are often utilized to evaluate potential technologies and countermeasures prior to spaceflight implementation.

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