# SAM #80JSC024R0004

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

**Buyer:** NASA Johnson Space Center
**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** January 31, 2027
**Identifier:** 80JSC024R0004
**NAICS:** 541990, 531120

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

<p>The purpose of this SAM.gov notice is to announce that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration&rsquo;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&#39;s goals in managing multi-agent robotic systems tasked with preparing lunar and Martian infrastructure before astronaut crews arrive.&nbsp;Open and carefully read the attached PDF file entitled &ldquo;DSpARCSummary.&rdquo;&nbsp; Direct links have been provided for more information on registration for the Challenge and for completing the application for the judging process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After reading the PDF attachment, by email only, address questions or other comments with a subject line to read &ldquo;NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge Question/Clarification&rdquo; to the listed primary point of contact.</p>

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