NASA Request for Information (RFI) – Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Facility Commercial Utilization
SAM.GOV Due: July 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM UTC
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Summary

NASA is seeking interest from various organizations, including commercial entities, educational institutions, and non-profits, for the utilization of its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) located at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The NBL is a state-of-the-art facility designed for zero-gravity simulations, underwater training, and other activities that require large-scale aquatic environments. It features a massive pool with advanced filtration systems, integrated control rooms, and capabilities for simulating various conditions, including nighttime and adverse weather scenarios. This opportunity is ideal for contractors with experience in aerospace, underwater operations, or related fields who can leverage the NBL's unique resources for training, research, or development projects. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals detailing their intended use of the facility by the specified deadline.
Description

Background:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) Extravehicular Activity (EVA), Robotics & Crew Operations Division (CX) is hereby seeking interest from outside organizations including,

Entities
NAASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Houston , Texas 77058
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
J.R. Carpentier [email protected] 281-244-7254 primary
Edwin Ortiz-Franco [email protected] 281-483-5979 secondary