Lunar Regolith Geotechnical Finite Element Analysis for Lunar Footpads

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has a requirement for Lunar Regolith Geotechnical Finite Element Analysis, along with Subsurface Stress Analysis for Lunar Lander Footpads. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire this service from the University of Central Florida (UCF). The University of Central Florida possesses the academic expertise and resources required for large lunar regolith simulant geotechnical analysis with their Exolith testbed. • The service includes Lunar Regolith Geotechnical Finite Element Analysis and Subsurface Stress Analysis for Lunar Lander Footpads. • The contract will be issued using FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of a commercial service. • Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Joshua Giraud. • The submission deadline for capabilities and qualifications is May 4, 2026, 8:00 AM ET.