Bid guide
How to bid on a Technology Transfer Licensing Opportunity: Passive Smart Container (NASA)
What NASA is offering and why it matters to your business
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is offering a licensing opportunity for its "Passive Smart Container" technology. This system uses RFID to monitor and track small items in bulk, such as pills, mechanical parts, or small electronic components, which are difficult to tag individually. This is not a contract for NASA to buy products from you. Instead, NASA is looking for companies to license this technology to develop, manufacture, and market commercial products.
This opportunity is relevant if your company is interested in integrating advanced tracking solutions into your product lines. The technology could be applied in various industries, including healthcare management, pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution, and retail and supply chain inventory management.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on March 10, 2026. The deadline to express interest and submit a license application is February 27, 2027, at 4:00 PM ET. All applications must be submitted by this time.
After the deadline, NASA's Technology Transfer Program will review the submitted applications. No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this notice; this is solely for licensing purposes.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for technology companies, manufacturers, or product developers in the RFID, inventory management, logistics, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors. Firms with experience in commercializing new technologies and bringing products to market will find this relevant.
Specifically, companies that can envision and execute the development of products using RFID technology for item-level tracking in dense quantities, where individual tagging is impractical, are ideal candidates.
How to respond to this licensing opportunity
To express interest in this licensing opportunity, you need to submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS).
First, click the "View original source" link. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the opportunity. You may need to create a free account to view documents or submit your application.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your license application, clearly articulate your company's business plan for commercializing the Passive Smart Container technology. Detail your proposed product ideas, target markets, and how you plan to manufacture and distribute these products.
Highlight your company's relevant experience in product development, manufacturing, and market penetration within the proposed fields of use. Demonstrate your understanding of the technology's potential and how it aligns with your company's strategic goals. Ensure your application is complete and submitted well before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the original posting controls.