TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Agile RFID Antenna System (MSC-TOPS-79)
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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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA's Technology Transfer Program is offering a licensing opportunity for the Agile RFID Antenna System (MSC-TOPS-79), developed at the NASA Johnson Space Center. This technology aims to improve RFID communication, localization, and read accuracy/range, with broad commercial applications. Expressions of interest are due by February 27, 2027.
Technology Overview
The Agile RFID Antenna System enhances RFID reader communication with tags by integrating an inexpensive frequency multiplexer. This permits new methods of localization, allows greater antenna functionality with fewer reader RF ports, and provides improved read accuracy and/or range. It addresses challenges like narrow bandwidth regulations and polarization mismatches. For enclosed areas, it enables the use of smaller antennas, reducing the volume required for an RFID system to operate.
Commercial Applications
Potential commercial uses for this technology are wide-ranging, including retail inventory management, manufacturing/assembly line tracking, industrial transportation and logistics, sports bio-analysis, and healthcare.
Licensing Details
NASA is soliciting inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights (exclusive or nonexclusive) to commercialize, manufacture, and market this technology. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses. This is a licensing opportunity, and no follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this notice.
Response & Contact
To express interest, submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/MSC-TOPS-79. Questions can be directed to Agency-Patent-Licensing@mail.nasa.gov, referencing the opportunity title.
Timeline
- Published: March 3, 2026
- Response Due: February 27, 2027