# NASA Beyond the Algorithm Call for Submissions and Self-Nominations for Judges

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/80jsc025br0001

- Solicitation number: 80JSC025BR0001
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Johnson Space Center (80JSC0)
- NAICS: 54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Product or service code: AR11 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
- Place of performance: Houston, Texas
- County: Harris County (FIPS 48201). https://abierto.us/counties/harris-county-tx-48201
- City: Houston. https://abierto.us/cities/houston-tx-4835000
- First posted: June 10, 2025
- Last posted: June 10, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/572a67032e42411d898b0af0bbb7462b/view

## Description

The purpose of this SAM.gov notice is to announce that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) has contracted with Blue Clarity LLC to implement the NASA Beyond the Algorithm Challenge to advance the Agency's science goals, particularly in computational technologies such as quantum, neuromorphic, and in-memory computing.

Open and carefully read the attached PDF file entitled “NASA Beyond the Algorithm Challenge Summary.” Direct links have been provided for more information on registration for the Challenge and for completing the application for the judging process. After reading the PDF attachment, by email only, address questions or other comments with a subject line to read “NASA Beyond the Algorithm Challenge Question/Clarification” to the listed primary point of contact. Technical questions regarding the Blue Clarity website and how to submit should be emailed directly to info@NASA-Beyond-Challenge.org.

## Publications

- June 10, 2025: Sources sought, due June 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 572a67032e42411d898b0af0bbb7462b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/572a67032e42411d898b0af0bbb7462b/view

## Points of contact

- Laura Rogers - Science and Mission Directorate, laura.j.rogers@nasa.gov

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