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NASA Seeks U.S. Host Facilities for Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge Evaluations

NASA is seeking U.S. partners to host physical evaluations for its Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge. - Government buyer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Research Technology Mission Directorate. - Opportunity: Host physical evaluations of multi-agent robotic systems intended to prepare lunar and Martian infrastructure before astronaut crews arrive. - Host facility requirements: - Indoor, climate-controlled space with at least 50-by-50 feet of continuous, flat or substantially flat surface. - Suitable for mobile robotics and multi-agent ground operations, with standard electrical utilities and reliable Wi-Fi. - Facility access controls and security protocols. - Eligible hosts include U.S. academic institutions, private organizations, municipalities, and industry partners. - This is a non-reimbursable partnership; NASA indicates that facility lease or purchase funding is not available. - NASA anticipates evaluations over a consecutive three-to-six-month period in late spring and early summer 2028. Hosts should describe availability windows between February and August 2028. - Capability package: Submit one PDF of no more than three pages with facility details, photographs, layout, security protocols, and availability.

Description

The purpose of this SAM.gov notice is to announce that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Research Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) has contracted with the Institute of Competition Sciences to implement the NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge to advance the Agency's goals in managing multi-agent robotic systems tasked with preparing lunar and Martian infrastructure before astronaut crews arrive. Open and carefully read the attached PDF file entitled “DSpARCSummary.”  Direct links have been provided for more information on registration for the Challenge and for completing the application for the judging process. 

After reading the PDF attachment, by email only, address questions or other comments with a subject line to read “NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge Question/Clarification” to the listed primary point of contact.

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