Texas DIR/ESBD #RFI-358-26-004

Texas Space Commission RFI: Shared-User Space Propulsion Test Facilities in Texas

The Texas Space Commission is seeking information from organizations about shared-user space propulsion test and evaluation facilities in Texas. - Purpose: Identify existing or conceptual facilities capable of supporting NASA-class research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) for spaceflight processes - Scope includes: - Facilities with ambient and altitude-simulation capability - Blast and acoustic zones - Engine and stage testing - Cryogenic systems - Other specialized test infrastructure - Respondents must provide documentary evidence of successful prior NASA environmental verification or test-infrastructure work - General aerospace experience alone is not sufficient - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Unique requirements: - Strict eligibility based on NASA-relevant experience - Detailed reporting on facility capabilities, operational status, and technical characteristics - This is a market research RFI, not a funding opportunity or contract award

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Texas Space Commission seeks to identify existing or conceptual models for a shared-user propulsion facility in Texas to conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E). The RFI aims to gather examples of facilities with the proper capability and capacity to support spaceflight processes or conceptual models for establishing such capabilities in Texas. Respondents must demonstrate experience with NASA-class mission requirements and provide evidence of prior NASA environmental verification or test-infrastructure work. The RFI is for market research and information gathering only and does not constitute a funding opportunity or contract award.

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