Private Astronaut Missions 5 and 6 Flight Opportunities
ID: 80JSC025PAM5_6FlightOpportunitiesType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTERHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AR13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/38953a8e881d4871a44fcf24fdc35fc7/view
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    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 30, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

NASA's Johnson Space Center is soliciting proposals for Private Astronaut Missions (PAMs) 5 and 6, which will provide flight opportunities to the International Space Station (ISS) between May 2026 and mid-2027. The missions will accommodate a maximum of four private astronauts for a docked duration not exceeding 14 days, with specific restrictions on mission activities such as Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) and operation of ISS Robotic Systems. This initiative is part of NASA's broader strategy to commercialize Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and requires proposals to adhere to guidelines outlined in the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) Focus Area 4A. Interested parties must submit their proposals by May 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time, and can direct inquiries to Ashley Chaves or Elizabeth Kosobud via email.

Point(s) of Contact
Ashley Chaves
ashley.h.chaves@nasa.gov
Elizabeth Kosobud
elizabeth.kosobud@nasa.gov
Files
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PAM Industry Day Q_A.pdf
Apr 11, 2025, 8:08 PM UTC
The document addresses questions and clarifications from industry participants regarding the Private Astronaut Mission (PAM) RFPs, specifically for PAM 5 and 6. It confirms that response requirements outlined in the Notice of Research Announcements (NRA) adhere to guidelines in the NASA FAR Supplement, allowing for specific proposal formats without extraneous documentation. The page limits for key proposal sections have been increased, and both PAM 5 and 6 awards will occur simultaneously. White papers may still be submitted, but only proposals from Phase II of Focus Area 4A will be eligible for consideration. Clarifications were made regarding the criteria for PAM Commander qualifications, the necessity of certain supporting documents, and budget submission requirements. Specifically, the budget must align with NRA instructions, requested details are limited, and any additional narrations should be included within the Mission Business Approach section. This document serves to ensure that proposals meet NASA's expectations and comply with federal guidelines while striving for transparency in the bidding process.
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