Request for Information (RFI): Private Sector Partnerships in Astrobiology, Planetary Protection, and Space Biology

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Opportunity Request for Information (RFI): Private Sector Partnerships in Astrobiology, Planetary Protection, and Space Biology

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Notice ID NNH26ZDA010L

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Contract Opportunity Type Special Notice

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Inactive Dates Aug 25, 2026

Inactive Policy 15 days after response date

Response Date Aug 10, 2026 11:59 PM EDT

Published Date May 18, 2026 9:58 AM EDT

Department/Ind. Agency NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Sub-tier NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Office NASA HEADQUARTERS

Original Set Aside No Set aside used

Product Service Code AR12 - SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH

NAICS Code 54171 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

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Initiative None

On or after the release date of this special notice, a full copy of the Request for Information (RFI) may be downloaded from the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at https://nspires.nasaprs.com by searching on number “NNH26ZDA010L” or by using the direct link provided. It is the responsibility interested parties to monitor NSPIRES for amendments, if any. Interested parties also are responsible for downloading their own copy of the document(s) from NSPIRES.

This Science Mission Directorate’s RFI does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will act on this matter. This notice is not a complete or verbatim summary of the RFI.

NASA has a long history of supporting astrobiology research through collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry. Expanding partnerships with the private sector will enhance capabilities for future missions, technology development, and data analysis. Respondents may share potential partnership ideas in one or more of the following areas: technology development, data analytics and AI, life detection and sample analysis, applied astrobiology, planetary protection, space biology, communications and engagement, and other areas relevant to astrobiology, planetary protection, and space biology. Interested parties should download and carefully read the full copy of the RFI on…

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Space and Aerospace, Life Sciences and Health.

Funding amount

This contract provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 10, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• SME
• MidCaps
• Large Company
• Startups
• University
• Research Organization
• NGOs
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

No Set aside used

Agency

Request for Information (RFI): Private Sector Partnerships in Astrobiology, Planetary Protection, and Space Biology is administered by National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA), listed via SAM.gov.