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Shared-User Space Propulsion Test and Evaluation Facility

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RFI-358-26-004State & Local

Response Deadline09/14/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Texas Space Commission has issued Request for Information RFI-358-26-004 to identify existing or conceptual models for a shared-user space propulsion test and evaluation facility. The primary objective is to locate facilities within Texas or develop conceptual frameworks that provide the necessary capability and capacity for research, development, testing, and evaluation in the spaceflight process. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 14, 2026. This solicitation is managed by the state of Texas, with Michael White serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries regarding the establishment of these critical propulsion testing capabilities.

General Info

Texas Space Commission seeks propulsion test facility models by September 14, 2026.

Agency

Texas Space Commission

NAICS

927110 - Space Research and TechnologyView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Texas Space Commission RFI 358-26-004 Shared-User Propulsion Facility

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 24

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 14

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/14/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyTexas Space Commission

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTX, USA

Organization / Agency

Texas Space Commission

Office AddressTX, USA

Contacts

Michael White

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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Identify existing (in Texas) or conceptual models for a shared-user propulsion facility to conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E). This request for information (RFI) seeks to obtain examples of facilities with proper capability and capacity that support an important step in the spaceflight process, or conceptual models for establishing this capability and capacity in Texas.

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