NASA INNOVATIVE ADVANCED CONCEPTS (NIAC) PHASE II
ID: NNH25ZTR001N-25NIAC_A2Type: Presolicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA HEADQUARTERSWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA

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

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e080649d0de541198c172bdf5c051eb0/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters is preparing to release a solicitation for the "NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II" program, anticipated on or about January 22, 2025. This opportunity is aimed at U.S. organizations that have successfully completed or are actively completing a NIAC Phase I study, allowing them to further develop promising concepts and explore potential infusion options within and beyond NASA. The NIAC program is crucial for advancing innovative research in space technology, with Phase II awards designed to refine and build upon the foundational work established in Phase I studies. Interested proposers must submit their Phase II proposals electronically through NSPIRES by an authorized organizational representative, with a critical deadline for Phase I final reports set for February 24, 2025, at 5 PM ET. For further inquiries, contact John Nelson at hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov or call 202-358-0913.

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    John Nelson - Program Executive STMD NIAC
    (202) 358-0913
    hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov
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