LABORATORY SERVICE CAPABILITIES AT KSC Research & Technology Laboratories, Testing Sites/Facilities and Equipment
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI-KSC-ResearchAndTechnologyLabs-2025
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 927110 Space Research and Technology
- Place of performance
- Merritt Island, Florida 32953, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry interest in utilizing 13 specific research and technology laboratories, testing sites, facilities, and equipment at KSC. This Special Notice represents a market research initiative by the KSC Spaceport Development Division to identify potential partners for collaborative research and technology development. The opportunity encompasses diverse scientific domains including granular mechanics, electrostatics, applied physics, microgravity simulation, chemistry, plant biology, life sciences, and space system testing. The RFI aligns with KSC's vision to establish itself as a leading hub for space technology innovation in support of NASA's Moon to Mars exploration objectives. NASA aims to expand partnerships with academia, private industry, and other government agencies to enhance market competitiveness and support commercial space activities.
The primary purpose of this RFI is to identify organizations interested in leveraging KSC's specialized laboratory capabilities for research and development activities that complement NASA's technical expertise. Key deadlines include an Industry Day scheduled for July 11, 2025, with written requests for participation due by July 7, 2025, and final RFI responses required by July 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Eligible respondents are limited to U.S. domestic entities including federal and state agencies, academic institutions, and U.S. Commercial Providers. NASA is requesting comprehensive 20-page responses that describe proposed laboratory use, technical approach, project timeline, and potential limitations. The laboratories offer capabilities ranging from lunar regolith research and dust mitigation to space crop development, microbial analysis, and autonomous robotics testing, all designed to advance space exploration technologies through strategic partnerships.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 01:
Changes:
- Removed a photo from #7 on page 21.
- Updated Section - Industry Day Requests - Interested parties are required to provide written requests to Christina.L.Williams@nasa.gov not later than July 7, 2025. Reference “Industry Day, RFI-KSC-ResearchAndTechnologyLabs-2025” in the subject line. Please include names of attendees, their e-mail addresses, and specific areas you would like to visit. A confirmation e-mail will be provided prior to Industry Day.
- Amendment 01 attachment added to this announcement.
**SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL OPPORTUNITY DETAILS**
NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the world’s premier spaceport. The KSC Master Plan (https://masterplan.ksc.nasa.gov/) addresses both U.S. Government and commercial launch activities at KSC. Periodically, the KSC Spaceport Development Division conducts market research to seek industry interest on specific aspects of the KSC Master Plan.
The KSC Research and Technology (R&T) vision is to establish KSC as a leading hub for space technology innovation, aligned with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Moon to Mars exploration objectives. Central to this vision is the expansion of partnerships with academia, private industry, and other government agencies, particularly with institutions whose technical expertise complements KSC’s own capabilities. Through these collaborations, KSC aims to enhance its market competitiveness, broaden research avenues, support commercial space activities, and cultivate environments conducive to technological advancement in a changing environment.
**SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL OPPORTUNITY DETAILS**
Update #1 ·
**SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL OPPORTUNITY DETAILS**
NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the world’s premier spaceport. The KSC Master Plan (https://masterplan.ksc.nasa.gov/) addresses both U.S. Government and commercial launch activities at KSC. Periodically, the KSC Spaceport Development Division conducts market research to seek industry interest on specific aspects of the KSC Master Plan.
The KSC Research and Technology (R&T) vision is to establish KSC as a leading hub for space technology innovation, aligned with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Moon to Mars exploration objectives. Central to this vision is the expansion of partnerships with academia, private industry, and other government agencies, particularly with institutions whose technical expertise complements KSC’s own capabilities. Through these collaborations, KSC aims to enhance its market competitiveness, broaden research avenues, support commercial space activities, and cultivate environments conducive to technological advancement in a changing environment.
**SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL OPPORTUNITY DETAILS**
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI-KSC-ResearchAndTechnologyLabs-2025_Amendment 01.pdf | ||
| RFI-KSC-ResearchAndTechnologyLabs-2025_final.pdf |
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