What types of agencies buy Mars Exploration services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Mars Exploration services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Mars Exploration contracts through their own procurement portals.

How do I find Mars Exploration contracts with SamSearch?

Use SamSearch to browse pre-classified opportunities in one place, with AI-powered filtering by agency, set-aside, and deadline.

Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Mars Exploration?

Yes. Many Mars Exploration contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are Mars Exploration government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Mars Exploration can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Mars Exploration Government Contracts

8 government contract opportunities classified as Mars Exploration. Updated daily.

6 federal2 forecastsUpdated daily

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6 federal contract opportunities classified as Mars Exploration.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Draft RFP - Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN)

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NASA has released a Draft Request for Proposal for the Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN) acquisition. Potential offerors are encouraged to submit comments and participate in an industry day on April 9, 2026, at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. This opportunity focuses on telecommunications services for Mars explor…

Posted Apr 9, 2026Due Apr 13, 2026SolicitationNAICS 517410No Set aside usedSol: 80GSFC26R0011

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN)

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AI Summary

NASA is preparing to procure a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter under the Mars Telecommunications Network program. This opportunity includes design, development, integration, launch, and operations of the orbiter, aimed at supporting Mars missions. A Draft RFP will be released soon, and industry feedbac…

Posted Mar 3, 2026Due Mar 10, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 517410No Set aside usedSol: 80GSFC26MTN011

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Materials-Limited Technologies for the Moon and Mars

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NASA is seeking information on materials-limited technologies for Moon and Mars exploration. This RFI invites industry input on innovative materials and concepts that address NASA's Civil Space Shortfalls, particularly those hindered by structural materials challenges. Responses will inform future opportunities but do …

Posted Dec 15, 2025Due Jan 23, 2026Sources SoughtNo Set aside usedSol: RFI_Moon_Mars_Materials

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

MATERIALS-LIMITED TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE MOON AND MARS

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NASA is seeking information on materials-limited technologies for Moon and Mars exploration. This RFI invites industry input on innovative materials and concepts that address NASA's Civil Space Shortfalls. Responses will inform future opportunities but do not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties should submit …

Posted Dec 12, 2025Due Jan 23, 2026Sources SoughtSol: RFI_Moon_Mars_Materials

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

SUSTAINING ENGINEERING SUPPORT ON THE SAMPLE ANALYSIS AT MARS (SAM) INSTRUMENT

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NASA is seeking sustaining engineering support for the Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument, specifically for the Sample Manipulation System (SMS) aboard the Mars Curiosity rover. The opportunity is a sole source contract intended for Honeybee Robotics LLC due to their unique expertise and prior involvement with th…

Posted Sep 17, 2025Due Sep 23, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: 80GSFC25R5835

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

PROCUREMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARS GAS AND LIQUID EXTRACTION MODULE (GLEM) TECHNOLOGIES AND PROTOTYPING OF CUSTOM MECHANICAL COMPONENTS FOR THE MARS SAMPLE PRE-PROCESSING (SPP) PROJECT AT GSFC

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NASA/NSSC seeks mechanical engineering support for developing Mars Gas and Liquid Extraction Module technologies and prototyping custom components for the Mars Sample Pre-Processing project. A sole source contract is intended for Honeybee Robotics LLC. Interested parties must submit qualifications by July 28, 2025, for…

Posted Jul 24, 2025Due Jul 28, 2025Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: 80NSSC25895037Q

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