The Demand Signal: Robotics

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NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge: Call for Host Facility Interest

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · Sources Sought · 80JSC024R0004

posted 19 October 2026 · closes 31 January 2027 · NAICS 541990 · PSC R499

Summary

NASA’s Research Technology Mission Directorate seeks interest from host facilities to support the Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge, which will develop and test multi‑agent robotic systems for preparing lunar and Martian infrastructure before crew arrival. The notice provides only a brief description and directs readers to an attached PDF for further details.

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