NASA Seeks Phase 1 Proposals for Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory
- NASA is seeking Phase 1 proposals for the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory.
- The laboratory covers design, construction, site work, infrastructure and systems at NASA Glenn and contractor sites.
- Proposals are due October 30, 2026, at 13:00 EST through the FedRAMP Moderate certified EFSS Box.
- The competition is full and open, with regulatory listing 236220 and a 45,000,000 USD small-business size standard.
- Questions about the proposals must be submitted to John Christel by October 12, 2026.
What happened
NASA is seeking Phase 1 proposals for the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory.
The effort involves design and construction of a laboratory facility for testing and developing power systems.
What we know
The laboratory is intended to advance power research and provide modern test facilities for testing and developing power systems.
The scope includes associated site work, infrastructure and systems.
Work is listed as performed on-site at NASA Glenn in Cleveland and off-site at contractor facilities.
Phase 1 proposals are due October 30, 2026, at 13:00 EST and must be submitted through EFSS Box, which is FedRAMP Moderate certified.
The competition is full and open. The regulatory listing is 236220, and the small-business size standard is 45,000,000 USD.
Questions must be submitted electronically and in writing to John Christel by October 12, 2026.
Why it matters
The facility is tied to NASA's current and future mission needs for power systems.
Glenn Research Center's power expertise is listed as crucial to Artemis, Moon Base and Mars exploration.
What's next
Questions must be submitted electronically and in writing to John Christel by October 12, 2026.
Phase 1 proposals are due through EFSS Box by October 30, 2026, at 13:00 EST.
A contract milestone is scheduled for December 16, 2026.
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