NASA has released a Draft Request for Proposal for the Mars Telecommunications Network acquisition. An in-person industry day will be held on April 9, 2026, at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Companies are limited to two attendees and must register by April 6, 2026, to participate. To be considered for optional one-on-one meetings, potential offerors must submit a brief abstract by April 7, 2026. The government encourages the submission of nonbinding information regarding statutory eligibility under the Working Families Tax Cut Act.