Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) Appendix F.10 in NASA Research Announcement (NRA) RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES (ROSES) 2025
ID: NNH25ZDA001N-PRISMType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA HEADQUARTERSWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

PSC

SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AR11)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7c4509e39a884f56805d5e54f258e0a1/view
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    Description

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals for the Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) program, as outlined in the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 announcement. This initiative aims to fund the development and flight of science-driven instrument suites for lunar investigations, addressing objectives across various NASA divisions, including Planetary Science, Earth Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophysics, as well as technology demonstration goals. The program is critical for advancing lunar exploration and supporting scientific research on the Moon's surface, with proposals to be delivered via Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers. Interested parties must submit Step-1 proposals by December 12, 2025, and Step-2 proposals by February 20, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Ryan Watkins at HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov or Jacquelyn Pletcher at jacquelyn.b.pletcher@nasa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ryan Watkins
    HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov
    Jacquelyn Pletcher
    jacquelyn.b.pletcher@nasa.gov
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    1stEmail.pdf
    ROSES-25 Amendment 9 introduces F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM), a solicitation for the development and flight of science-driven instrument suites for lunar surface investigations. These payloads, delivered via Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers to justified lunar landing sites (excluding the North Pole), must address science goals from various NASA SMD divisions, ESDMD objectives, and STMD technology demonstration goals. A Pre-proposal Conference is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 2 pm Eastern Time. Step-1 proposals are due November 5, 2025, and Step-2 proposals are due January 30, 2026. The amendment will be posted on NASA research opportunity homepages around September 30, 2025. Questions can be directed to HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov.
    2ndEmail.pdf
    ROSES-2025 Amendment 24 announces changes to the F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) program, which solicits instrument development and flight for lunar science, exploration, and technology demonstration. Payloads will be delivered to the lunar surface via Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers, excluding the North Pole region. Key updates include deferred due dates: the pre-proposal webinar is now December 5, 2025, Step-1 proposals are due December 12, 2025, and Step-2 proposals are due February 20, 2026. Minor textual revisions were also made to sections regarding non-U.S. source purchases, landing site hazard analyses, and the removal of cooperative agreements as an award type. FAQs will be posted on the F.10 PRISM NSPIRES page. This amendment will be officially posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage and SARA's ROSES blog around November 24, 2025. Questions can be directed to HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov.
    3rdEmail.pdf
    ROSES-25: F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) solicits the development and flight of science-driven instruments and technology demonstration payloads for lunar landing destinations. These payloads must address science goals from any SMD division, objectives of the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, and technology demonstration goals from the Space Technology Mission Directorate that advance capabilities for science, exploration, or commercial development of the Moon. An update was released on December 5, 2025, notifying potential proposers of an added bullet point in Section 4.1 regarding information required for leveraging survive-the-night services, an updated FAQ, and a pre-proposal conference held on the same day. Connection details for the conference, including a join link, webinar number, password, and phone access information, were provided. Questions concerning F.10 PRISM can be directed to Ryan Watkins and Amanda Nahm at HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov.
    4thEmail.pdf
    ROSES-2025 Amendment 31 announces updates to the F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) solicitation. This program funds the development and flight of science-driven instrument suites for lunar investigations, addressing goals across various NASA SMD divisions (Planetary Science, Earth Science, Heliophysics, Astrophysics, Biological and Physical Sciences), ESDMD objectives, and STMD technology demonstration goals. Amendment 31 specifically adds a mandatory Safety and Mission Assurance plan and an optional extended Master Equipment List and/or Power Equipment List under subsection 2.4.2.4 "Additional Required Content." The deadline for Step-2 proposals remains February 20, 2026. Updated FAQs are available on the NSPIRES page for F.10 PRISM. The amendment will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage and SARA's ROSES blog around December 15, 2025. Questions can be directed to HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov.
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