Capability Demonstrations & Supply Chain Challenges for NASA Moon Base Development
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NAICS
PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Capability Demonstrations & Supply Chain Challenges for NASA Moon Base Development." This RFI seeks input from industry, academia, and stakeholders to inform near-term capability maturation for NASA's planned permanent lunar outpost by 2030. Responses are due by April 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Purpose
NASA is committed to establishing a permanent lunar outpost by 2030, serving as a hub for exploration, research, and technology demonstration. This RFI supports the President's Space Superiority Executive Order and aims to gather information to accelerate the phased development of a human-tended Moon Base.
Scope of Interest
NASA is seeking information on technologies and hardware solutions that can be rapidly repurposed or efficiently developed for lunar surface demonstration within the next 2-4 years. These demonstrations should aid in capability validation, accelerate initial lunar surface operations, and inform future development. Solutions should consider integration with CLPS-class landers, LTV-class rovers, and orbiting platforms. Respondents are encouraged to align concepts with NASA's Architecture-Driven Technology Gaps and Data Gaps.
NASA also encourages ideas for potential public/private partnerships where NASA could facilitate the launch and landing of partner-provided science and technology payloads. Additionally, respondents are requested to provide ideas and mitigation approaches for identified supply chain challenges (e.g., propellant tank dome manufacturing, high thrust hypergolic engines, radiation-hardened electronics) and test facility challenges (e.g., hypergolic test stands, commercial test house priority issues).
Requested Information
Respondents should provide detailed information on:
- Technical Capabilities: Description, functionality, readiness, and how it addresses specific areas.
- Public/Private Partnerships: Proposed arrangements and contributions.
- Cost Estimates: Rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs.
- Integration Potential: Compatibility with existing NASA systems.
- Business Size: Indication of small business or other socioeconomic categories.
- Teaming Arrangements: Description of partnerships or subcontracting plans.
Submission Details
- Format: Electronic PDF submission.
- Email: hq-moon-base-rfi@mail.nasa.gov
- Deadline: April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.
- Naming Convention: "OrganizationName_MoonBaseRFI.pdf"
- Content: Include organization name, address, and point of contact. No page limits. Export-controlled information should not be included.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI for planning and information purposes only; it is not a request for proposal or quotation. It does not obligate the Government, and respondents will not be reimbursed for submission costs. Responses will be used for internal NASA planning and will not be shared publicly. Proprietary data may be used for internal planning, potentially leading to future competitive acquisitions. No corresponding solicitation exists at this time.