# NASA and CBP Expand Secure Data Access

On October 9, 2026, NASA described a directive to treat data and software as strategic assets, connect previously siloed systems, and expand API access for AI, scientific research, and mission work. Separately, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is building data-sharing infrastructure for agency-wide AI applications. Both efforts prioritize secure access, data governance, and workforce adoption. Neither signal identifies a solicitation, contract value, or procurement timeline, although NASA is evaluating vendor solutions.

- Potential requirements include API modernization, data integration, secure data-sharing infrastructure, governance, and AI-ready data management.
- Companies with relevant capabilities can align offerings to NASA’s and CBP’s stated needs; NASA’s vendor evaluation is a market signal, not a published solicitation.
- Because no award or procurement schedule is identified, contractors should not assume a near-term bid opportunity or deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Vendors
- NVIDIA ()
- IBM ()

### Sources
- [NASA, CBP Tackle Data Access, Security Challenges Amid AI Expansion | GovCIO Media & Research](https://govciomedia.com/nasa-cbp-tackle-data-access-security-challenges-amid-ai-expansion) - GovCIO Media & Research
- [NASA Moves to Treat Data, Software as Strategic Assets for AI – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/nasa-moves-to-treat-data-software-as-strategic-assets-for-ai) - MeriTalk