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

Notice bb6cc95a09c340b1abf0c93299ff9b1e (solicitation 80JSC024R0004) from NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, posted 2026-10-19, responses due 2027-01-31T22:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | bb6cc95a09c340b1abf0c93299ff9b1e |
| Solicitation number | 80JSC024R0004 |
| Type | Sources Sought |
| Agency | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION |
| Sub-tier | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION |
| Office | NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER |
| Posted | 2026-10-19T19:05:26.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2027-01-31T22:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | - |
| NAICS | 541990 |
| PSC | R499 |
| Place of performance | Washington, DC, USA |
| Award | - |

## 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.

## Sources

- View on SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/opp/bb6cc95a09c340b1abf0c93299ff9b1e/view
- Data as of 2026-11-14. Source: https://sam.gov/data-services/Contract%20Opportunities/datagov

## Cite this

"NASA Deep Space Autonomous Robotics Challenge: Call for Host Facility Interest, SAM.gov contract opportunity bb6cc95a09c340b1abf0c93299ff9b1e." samgovapi.io, https://samgovapi.io/opportunity/bb6cc95a09c340b1abf0c93299ff9b1e, data as of 2026-11-14. Primary record: https://sam.gov/opp/bb6cc95a09c340b1abf0c93299ff9b1e/view

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