# Request for Information - Potential Research and Technology Partnership Opportunities

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfikscresearchcollaboration2026

- Solicitation number: RFI-KSC-ResearchCollaboration-2026
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was November 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (n-NATIONALAERONAUTICSANDSPACEADMINISTRATION)
- NAICS: 927110 Space Research and Technology
- Place of performance: Orlando, Florida
- County: Brevard County (FIPS 12009). https://abierto.us/counties/brevard-county-fl-12009
- First posted: September 18, 2026
- Last posted: September 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7cea83f9e41a4ac5a83279a4ec583788/view

## Description

**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. **SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL DETAILS**

## Publications

- September 18, 2026: Special notice, due November 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 7cea83f9e41a4ac5a83279a4ec583788. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7cea83f9e41a4ac5a83279a4ec583788/view

## Points of contact

- Christina L. Williams, Center POC, christina.l.williams@nasa.gov

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