NASA's secret weapon in the lunar space race may be ... procurement reform?

NASA has rapidly announced numerous lunar contract awards and opportunities, showcasing its commitment to establishing a permanent outpost on the Moon by the end of the decade. The agency is reaching out to a wide range of US commercial space companies, both established and new, and is using creative procurement methods to accelerate the process. This includes issuing five proposals for lunar contracts in just seven days, an unprecedented pace. NASA is also using this approach to keep industry on its toes and meet its ambitious timeline.