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Request for Information - Potential Research and Technology Partnership Opportunities

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RFI-KSC-ResearchCollaboration-2026Federal

Response Deadline11/20/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

927110 - Space Research and TechnologyView NAICS

Place of Performance

Orlando, FL, 32899, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFI-KSC-ResearchCollaboration-2026: KSC Research and Collaboration

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Timeline

PostedSep 18

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

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Office AddressUSA

Contacts

Christina L. Williams Center POC

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**SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL DETAILS**

The KSC Research and Technology (R&T) vision is to establish KSC as a leading hub for space technology innovation to align with the NASA Human Space Mission Directorate (HSMD) Artemis Mission. Central to this vision is the expansion of partnerships with academia, private industry, and other government agencies, particularly with institutions whose technical expertise complements KSC’s existing capabilities. Through these collaborations, KSC aims to diversity its user base, enhance competitiveness, broaden research avenues, and cultivate environments that accelerate technological innovation and advancement in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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