High Fidelity Martian Regolith Simulant

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking a high fidelity Martian regolith simulant for scientific, engineering, and biological studies. The required characteristics of the simulant include a particle size range of 0.04 um to 1000 um, a bulk density between 1.3 and 1.4 g/cm3, an angle of repose between 30 and 40 degrees, and a specific mineralogy. The simulant should be available in a quantity of 1000 kg within 2 months of award. The delivery address is the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. Some key points to consider are: • The simulant must be research-grade and engineered to replicate the physical, chemical, and mineralogical characteristics of Martian surface material. • The particle size distribution should be representative of the Martian surface. • The simulant should include all listed minerals, comprising at least 95% of the total weight. • The contractor must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award. • The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable.