TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Self-Cleaning Seals (Electrodynamic Dust Shield Technology) (KSC-TOPS-101)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) is offering a Technology Transfer Licensing Opportunity for its Self-Cleaning Seals (Electrodynamic Dust Shield Technology), developed at Kennedy Space Center. NASA seeks companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market this technology. Responses are due March 2, 2027.
Technology Overview
This technology involves seals that actively self-clean in continuous or periodic manners. It was developed to address the critical issue of dust accumulation on seals in extreme environments, such as those found on the Moon and Mars, which can compromise the integrity of habitats, rovers, and space suits. The technology also has significant terrestrial applications in industries with high dust concentrations and pressurized systems, such as mining and material handling, where clean seals are essential for safety and operational uptime.
Licensing Details
- Opportunity Type: Technology Transfer Licensing Opportunity (Special Notice)
- Purpose: To commercialize NASA-developed technology.
- Funding: NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses.
- Procurement: No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this notice.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 2, 2027
- Published: March 3, 2026
How to Express Interest
Interested parties should submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/KSC-TOPS-101. For questions, email Agency-Patent-Licensing@mail.nasa.gov, including the opportunity title and contact information.
Additional Information
This notice promotes public awareness of NASA-developed technology and conducts preliminary market research to gauge public interest and potential for future licensing.