Financial Engineering Model for Space Resource Economies

The contract seeks the development of financial models to assess the economic viability of in-situ resource utilization and lunar robotic construction, focusing on return on investment and potential funding pathways. It is designed to support NASA’s broader objectives in establishing sustainable space economies by quantifying the financial risks and opportunities associated with extracting and using lunar resources. The models must account for capital expenditures, operational costs, technological maturity, market dynamics, and long-term revenue streams to enable informed decision-making for future missions and public-private partnerships. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541611, meaning only qualified small businesses may respond. The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 21, 2026. The contracting activity is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, though no specific point of contact or place of performance is listed. Work will involve advanced financial engineering to translate technical capabilities into credible economic frameworks, requiring expertise in both space systems and financial modeling to support strategic investments in lunar infrastructure.