NASA Glenn Invites Phase 1 Proposals for Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory

NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is seeking Phase 1 proposals for the design and construction of the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory. The principal purpose of this procurement is to deliver a laboratory facility to support testing and development of power systems, along with associated site work, infrastructure, and systems.

The laboratory will provide modern test facilities to advance power research and enable NASA to meet current and future mission needs. Glenn’s expertise in power is described as crucial to the Artemis program, the Moon Base, and the exploration of Mars and beyond.

The acquisition will be conducted as a full and open competition. The NAICS code is 236220, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The anticipated contract award date is Dec. 16, 2026, and the contract will be performed on-site at NASA Glenn and off-site at the contractor’s facilities. Proposals must be submitted through NASA’s Enterprise File Sharing and Sync Box (EFSS Box), a FedRAMP Moderate certified platform.

Proposals are due no later than Oct. 30, 2026, at 1 p.m. EST. All questions should be submitted electronically, in writing, to contracting officer John Christel at john.a.christel@nasa.gov on or before Oct. 12, 2026, and offerors are encouraged to submit questions as soon as possible. For more information about NASA and agency programs, visit https://www.nasa.gov. The media contact is Kristen Parker at Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, 216-990-4386, kristen.m.parker@nasa.gov.