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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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/2089870752eb4945a7b27b7f3926748f/view
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    Description

    NASA's 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 develop and deliver science-driven instrument suites for lunar surface investigations, with payloads to be transported via Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers to designated lunar sites, excluding the North Pole region. The program is critical for advancing lunar science, exploration, and technology demonstration, aligning with various NASA science goals. Key deadlines include a pre-proposal webinar on December 5, 2025, with Step-1 proposals due by December 12, 2025, and Step-2 proposals due by February 20, 2026. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Ryan Watkins at HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov or Jacquelyn Pletcher at jacquelyn.b.pletcher@nasa.gov.

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    Ryan Watkins
    HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov
    Debra Needham
    HQ-PRISM@mail.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.
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