Description
The Texas Space Commission (TSC) is issuing an RFI to collect detailed information on existing or planned Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) test capabilities within Texas that can support NASA‑class human spaceflight missions. The solicitation seeks data on facilities, equipment, operational procedures, upgrade needs, cost, schedule, and NASA‑related experience. Respondents must demonstrate prior NASA environmental verification work and provide evidence of capability, capacity, and readiness for ECLSS testing, including thermal‑vacuum, atmospheric, water‑recovery, waste‑management, and related subsystems. No funding or contract is attached to this RFI; the information will inform future state‑level planning and potential procurement.
• Identify Texas‑based facilities (or Texas‑relevant out‑of‑state assets) capable of NASA‑class ECLSS testing.
• Detail current capabilities, required upgrades, and any long‑lead equipment.
• Provide cost, schedule, and barrier assessments for capability expansion.
• Demonstrate prior NASA environmental verification or test‑infrastructure experience.
• Outline shared‑user access models, safety, security, data‑protection, and utility dependencies.
• Submit responses electronically by 11 Sept 2026 2:00 PM CT to [email protected].