Request for Information (RFI) Advancement of “Science as a Service” for NASA and Commercial Partners

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (Solicitation NNH26ZDA006L) to gather industry input on advancing “Science as a Service” through the Virtual Telescope and Analyzer (VTA) program. Respondents are asked to address one primary and up to three secondary topics selected from: (A) commercial business‑case technology needs—including performance thresholds, validation metrics, and supply‑chain gaps for sensors, components, and on‑board processing; (B) demonstration pathways and on‑orbit validation requirements such as preferred rideshare or hosted‑payload platforms, calibration data, and certification artifacts; (C) streamlined commercial integration mechanisms, including standardized payload interfaces, pre‑negotiated rideshare options, and shared ground‑segment services; (D) transition from NASA‑validated demonstrations to commercial operations covering productization, manufacturability, business models, and lifecycle support; (H) commercialization interest in VTA Earth‑Science, Space‑Weather, and astrophysics missions, with emphasis on market segments, revenue models, and policy enablers; and (I) any other relevant insights. Submissions must include respondent name, organization, contact information, co‑investigator details, and a PDF response uploaded to NSPIRES, with a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Eastern on 23 April 2026. Proprietary, export‑controlled, or CUI information is prohibited; the RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a contract offer.

Notice ID

10b44dcc47534301bf6b96ec2a1b1d1b

Solicitation Number

NNH26ZDA006L

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