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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