Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26939056Q
NASA Solicitation for Bayesian Statistical Analysis of Space Food Shelf-Life
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26939056Q
NAICS
541713, 541690, 541715
NASA is seeking advanced statistical analysis services to support its space food program: - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is for specialized professional services. - Services Requested: - Bayesian statistical analysis and modeling of existing nutrient and sensory data for 24 foods and 9 condiments - Recommendations on additional foods that require testing - Guidance on appropriate storage durations and testing periods for nutrition - Comprehensive rationale/report on extrapolating findings to over 200 foods and beverages - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in Bayesian statistics, decision theory, data science, and food science/testing - Experience with NASA nutrition testing is preferred - Ability to analyze and interpret complex food shelf-life data to inform future testing strategies - The work will directly inform NASA's approach to food shelf-life and storage for space missions.
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