Request for Information (RFI) Advancement of “Science as a Service” for NASA and Commercial Partners

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input from industry, universities, non-profit organizations, and other entities to inform the development of NASA's "Science as a Service" (SaaS) initiative. SaaS aims to leverage existing industry capabilities, identify areas for new technology investments, and enable the testing and validation of next-generation NASA technologies for operational use. The RFI focuses on several topics, including commercial business case technology needs, demonstration pathways, streamlined access to space, and transition from demonstration to commercial operations. Respondents are encouraged to provide information on market segments served, commercial use cases, and expected demand for SaaS-relevant technologies or missions. Some key points to consider: • The SaaS initiative aims to reduce technical, financial, and schedule risks associated with commercializing and deploying new Earth-observing, space weather monitoring, and astrophysics technologies. • The RFI seeks input on topics such as commercial business case technology needs, demonstration pathways, and streamlined access to space. • Respondents are encouraged to provide information on market segments served, commercial use cases, and expected demand for SaaS-relevant technologies or missions. • The RFI is not a request for proposal, and NASA does not intend to award a contract at this time.