Space Power and Reactor Capabilities Sparc Sources Tender - 146506051

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Space Power and Reactor Capabilities Sparc Sources Sought Notice

Deadline: 17 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 04 Aug 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146506051

Document Ref. No.: 80GRC026SPARC

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for the Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) Contract.
NASA is seeking capability statements from all interested parties, including all socioeconomic categories of Small Businesses (SB) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)/Minority Institutions (MIs) for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals for the SPARC Contract and the Lunar Reactor 1 (LR-1) Phase 1 Task Order(s) which are expected to be awarded concurrently. The Government reserves the right to consider a Small, 8(a), Women-owned (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran (SD-VOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (EDWOSB) or HUBZone business set-aside based on responses received.
Respondents are requested to provide informed input on realistic and appropriate SB subcontracting and/or participation goals for the specific requirement. This type of feedback supports NASA-s market research and helps ensure the acquisition strategy is aligned with actual industry capability. Industry feedback is requested for:
1. SB Subcontracting goals;
2. Barriers that may limit SB participation, such as certifications, unique technical requirements, security needs, specialized tools, or high-risk performance areas and/or
3. Strategies to increase SB participation, including:
Identifying areas appropriate for subcontracting
Considering teaming or mentor protégé approaches
NASA intends to pursue the solicitation of a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MAIDIQ) contract to develop nuclear systems for use in space and on the lunar surface. This contract may include the delivery of technology development hardware and software, space flight hardware and software, ground support equipment, spares, operational support and research data. NASA is specifically seeking compani...
Notice ID: 80grc026sparc

Department/Ind. Agency: national aeronautics and space administration

Sub-tier: national aeronautics and space administration

Office: nasa glenn research center

Product Service Code: ar15 - space r&d svcs; space flight, research & supporting activities; r&d facilities & maj equip

NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Inactive Dates: sep 01, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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