RFI for Potential Research and Technology Partnership Opportunities Service

The buyer in Ninnescah, KS seeks information from onshore US entities interested in collaborating with its research community through potential agreements focused on advanced research and technology. The agency seeks partnerships that support its mission while ensuring environmental protection and public safety. Requested technical scope includes crop production and management technologies for deep space exploration, such as hydroponics, aeroponics, cellular agriculture, and 3D hardware printing. Scope also covers dust mitigation technologies for surface infrastructure and in-space systems for excavation, construction, and infrastructure development on non-terrestrial bodies like the Moon and Mars. Eligible bidders must perform the work onshore within the USA. The selected vendor will perform the contract offsite over a one-year contract period. For the budget, the buyer currently requests proposals. The provided text details no specific evaluation criteria or key submission dates.