Contract · Federal
NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge: Call for Host Facility Interest
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Washington, DC
- Status Closes in 101 days
- Amount Amount not listed
- Set-aside None (open competition)
Scope
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.
Typical award value
No award history yet for this category (NAICS 541990).
Timeline
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Posted
Oct 19, 2026
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Status
Open now
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