TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Universal Power Converter for a Lunar Power Grid (LEW-TOPS-181)

Special NoticeActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in HUNTSVILLE, AL
  • Industry: Space Research and Technology

Contract Details

Notice ID
T2P-GRC-00137
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Posted Date
Monday, August 24, 2026
Response Deadline
Tuesday, August 24, 2027
PSC Code
9999
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812
Status
Active

Description

NASAs Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses. THE TECHNOLOGY: NASAs Universal Modular Interface Converter (UMIC) innovation is a bidirectional AC/DC power converter designed to connect lunar surface power assets and enable power sharing over long distances between sources (e.g. solar) and loads. The UMIC module is intended to be lightweight and readily deployable. The UMIC innovation can essentially serve as the backbone of an electrical power grid for lunar surface exploration and develop

Why This Opportunity Matters

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking responses for space research and technology in HUNTSVILLE, AL.