Request for Information (RFI): Lunar Surface Wi-Fi Transceiver

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a Lunar Surface Wi-Fi Transceiver. This RFI is for market research to determine industry interest and acquisition strategy for a Wi-Fi system that can be installed in an external lunar surface payload. The system will provide wireless connectivity for astronaut operations, equipment communication, and data transfer near the Artemis Human Landing System. Key performance requirements include Wi-Fi 6 or newer protocol, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency bands, 20 MHz channel bandwidth, up to 6.5 Mbps data throughput at 200m range, 2x2 MIMO, and support for at least 3 simultaneous clients. The system must meet specific electrical, physical, and environmental requirements, including operation in hard vacuum, thermal extremes (-30°C to 50°C), and radiation tolerance (10 krad(Si) TID minimum). Respondents are asked about existing TRL-6 commercial off-the-shelf options, lead times, supply chain issues, heritage in extreme environments, and testing/qualification for lunar compatibility. Vendor responses should include company details, small business status, product literature, experience examples, technical approach for lunar adaptation, and estimated pricing. The RFI emphasizes that NASA will not pay for development costs and that the system must consider the unique lunar environment.