High Fidelity Martian Regolith Simulant
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to Space Resource Technologies for High Fidelity Martian Regolith Simulant. This procurement aims to acquire research-grade simulant for scientific, engineering, and biological studies at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Interested organizations capable of providing this specialized simulant are invited to submit their qualifications by April 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST.
Purpose & Scope of Work
The objective is to procure a high-fidelity Mars global regolith simulant engineered to replicate the physical, chemical, and mineralogical characteristics of Martian surface material. The simulant must meet stringent specifications, including:
- Particle Size Distribution: >0.04 um to 1000 um.
- Bulk Density: 1.3 to 1.4 g/cm3.
- Angle of Repose: 30 to 40 degrees.
- Mineralogy: At least 95% of total weight, comprising anorthosite, glass-rich basalt, bronzite, olivine, Mg-sulfate, ferrihydrite, hydrated silica, and magnetite.
- Quantity: 1000 kg required within 2 months of award.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Agency: National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- Type: Sole Source Intent (FAR Part 12 for Commercial Items)
- NAICS Code: 325998 (All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6810 (Chemicals)
- Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL
- Period of Performance: Anticipated March 2026 - May 2026
- Published Date: April 14, 2026
Response Information
- Submission Deadline: April 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Submit capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Purpose of Response: Responses will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
- Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
- Secondary Point of Contact: Kimberlynn Lancaster, Contracting Officer, Kimberlynn.m.lancaster@nasa.gov
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman can be found at the provided NASA link.