Request for Information (RFI 80TECH26RFI0020): Strategic Partnerships for NASA Data Center Infrastructure
The NASA IT Procurement Office (ITPO) is seeking capability statements to identify potential strategic partnerships for modernizing its data center infrastructure. This RFI is part of a strategic planning effort to address aging facilities and increasing high-density computing requirements. The agency is evaluating industry capabilities to support a transition toward hybrid and cloud architectures while maintaining operational sustainability and security. Information gathered will assist the government in finalizing future requirements and strategic IT planning. Primary focus areas include infrastructure limitations such as power constraints and aging HVAC or UPS systems. Performance is centered in Hampton, Virginia, and responses are due by July 17, 2026. NASA ITPO is conducting market research on strategic partnerships for modernizing and managing data center infrastructure. NASA ITPO is conducting market research to identify concepts for modernizing data center infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations like human spaceflight and lunar exploration.
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Contact and place of performance
Michelle Downs
Hampton, VA 23681
USA
NASA/ITPO is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for: Strategic Partnerships for NASA Data Center Infrastructure . The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ITPO is seeking capability statements from all interested parties. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for research and strategic planning purposes as part of NASA’s strategic I...
View moreThis RFI is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. The Government may not respond to questions/concerns submitted. The Government will use the information to finalize the RFP as necessary.
All comments or questions must be submitted electronically via email to Michelle Downs [email protected] and Kimberly Sandoz [email protected] as the point of contact no later than 07/17/2026 @5:00PM EST. When responding reference RFI # 80TECH26RFI0020.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
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