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NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge: Call for Host Facility Interest
Key facts
- Response deadline
- Jan 31, 2027
- 5:00 PM UTC-05:00
- Set-aside
- Not stated
- Notice type
- Sources sought
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 19, 2026
- Archives Feb 15, 2027
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.
From SAM.gov’s daily data file, as published on Oct 24, 2026 (UTC).
Contacts
Emma Zemler – Research Technology Mission Directorate · primary
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Record dates
- Posted on SAM.gov: Oct 19, 2026
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- First recorded by BidLookup: Oct 20, 2026
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- Last confirmed: Oct 22, 2026
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- Description as published: Oct 24, 2026 (UTC)
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Record
- Solicitation number
- 80JSC024R0004
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- NAICS
- 541990 · All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Product/service code
- R499 · SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20546
- Contracting office
- HOUSTON, TX 77058
- SAM.gov notice ID
- bb6cc95a09c340b1abf0c93299ff9b1e