Request for Information _ Creation of The United States Space Academy
Special Notice from National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Notice details
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Solicitation number
- NASA-USSA-RFI
- NAICS
- 531 Real Estate
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2026
- Response deadline
- Nov 16, 2026
- Source
- SAM.gov
Description
On Aug. 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14423, Establishing the United States Space Academy. To answer that call, the United States Space Academy (USSA) is envisioned as a NASA-led, civilian Federal academic institution that combines rigorous technical education with disciplined leadership development, civic responsibility, and a lasting commitment to public service. The Academy will prepare future scientists, engineers, astronauts, pilots, operators, entrepreneurs, civil servants, warfighters, and other leaders to advance American interests across the aerospace sector. Through this Request for Information (RFI), NASA invites each State to submit one official State-sponsored response prepared by a �Responding Entity� and coordinated and formally endorsed by a State Selecting Official. The Governor must designate both the Responding Entity and the State Selecting Official in writing. The response should provide information to support NASA�s assessment of potential locations and operating solutions for the United States Space Academy (USSA). That assessment will inform NASA�s recommendation to the Commission. NASA�s objectives for this announcement are to: Identify potential locations for the permanent establishment of the USSA campus, including a groundbreaking no later than 2027. Identify interim solutions that may allow the USSA to begin instruction in 2028 and facilitate a smooth transition to a permanent campus by 2031. Explore the
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Nov 16, 2026. That is 23 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 531, Real Estate.
Which agency issued this notice?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Where is the official notice?
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