Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Sources Sought Notice

Estimated Value: $1,500,000,000
Open New 25 days left OhioInformation Technologysolicitation
Oct 27, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 10:00 PM
Information Technology
solicitation
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AI Summary
NASA is seeking capabilities for the Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) program, which will be a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MAIDIQ) contract. This contract will cover the design, development, fabrication, testing, and maintenance of space nuclear systems. The first task order will focus on the Design, Development, Test, and Evaluation (DDT&E) of the Lunar Reactor - 1 (LR-1) system, including preliminary design, integrated system testing, and radiation exposure testing.
Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Design, Development, Analysis, Fabrication, Assembly, Verification, Validation, Test, Evaluation, Certification, Delivery (ground and/or space), and Sustaining Maintenance and Operations of Space Nuclear Systems, Subsystems, Hardware, Materials, and Software 1 lot $1,000,000,000.00 $1,000,000,000.00 Professional Services
Lunar Reactor - 1 (LR-1) System Design, Development, Test, and Evaluation (DDT&E) Services 1 lot $500,000,000.00 $500,000,000.00 Professional Services
Preliminary Design Review (PDR) level design for Lunar Reactor - 1 (LR-1) 1 project $100,000,000.00 $100,000,000.00 Professional Services
Electrically-heated integrated system test in a relevant environment (Engineering Test Unit - ETU) for Lunar Reactor - 1 (LR-1) 1 test $150,000,000.00 $150,000,000.00 Professional Services
Component-level radiation exposure testing for Lunar Reactor - 1 (LR-1) 1 test $50,000,000.00 $50,000,000.00 Professional Services
Estimated Bid Value$1,500,000,000.00

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