Request for Information - Potential Research and Technology Partnership Opportunities

NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge interest from academia, industry, and government entities in collaborative research and technology projects that support the Artemis mission and broader space‑technology goals. The RFI seeks information on capabilities across several priority areas, including advanced crop production for deep‑space habitats, dust mitigation, in‑situ resource utilization, in‑space and surface systems, ground systems, scientific instruments, and waste‑management/logistics reduction. Respondents will submit a 20‑page PDF by November 20, 2026, outlining relevant experience for any of the listed topics. This RFI is market research only; no contract or funding is guaranteed at this stage. • Targeted research topics: Crop production/management, dust mitigation, ISRU, in‑space/surface systems, ground systems, scientific instruments, waste‑management/logistics reduction. • Eligible respondents: U.S. federal/state entities and commercial providers per the Space Commerce Act. • Submission format: PDF, up to 20 pages, Times New Roman 12‑pt, emailed to [email protected]. • No cost reimbursement; responses are for planning purposes only. • Potential future formal solicitations may follow based on interest gathered.