Opportunity
SAM #RFI-KSC-ResearchCollaboration-2026
NASA Kennedy Space Center Request for Information for Research and Technology Partnerships
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
November 20, 2026
Identifier
RFI-KSC-ResearchCollaboration-2026
NAICS
927110, 541715
NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is seeking information from potential partners for research and technology collaboration opportunities. - Government buyer: NASA Kennedy Space Center, aligned with the Human Space Mission Directorate (HSMD) Artemis Mission - Purpose: Identify organizations (academia, private industry, other government agencies) with technical expertise to complement KSC’s capabilities - Goal: Expand KSC’s user base, enhance competitiveness, broaden research avenues, and accelerate technological innovation - No specific vendors, OEMs, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Unique requirements: Alignment with KSC’s space technology innovation vision and ability to support rapid advancement in research and technology - Commercial opportunity: Potential for future partnerships, not a direct procurement of goods or services
Description
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The KSC Research and Technology (R&T) vision is to establish KSC as a leading hub for space technology innovation to align with the NASA Human Space Mission Directorate (HSMD) Artemis Mission. Central to this vision is the expansion of partnerships with academia, private industry, and other government agencies, particularly with institutions whose technical expertise complements KSC’s existing capabilities. Through these collaborations, KSC aims to diversity its user base, enhance competitiveness, broaden research avenues, and cultivate environments that accelerate technological innovation and advancement in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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