Notice of Partnering Opportunity - Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (“PRISM”)
ID: 80GRC026Q0001Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8a8881c4927e47d1afc3a1a472e59a49/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking partners for its Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) initiative, aimed at developing and flying science-driven instruments and technology demonstration payloads for lunar missions. The opportunity invites non-Government entities to collaborate with NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) in preparing proposals that align with the scientific goals of various NASA directorates, including Planetary Science, Earth Science, and Astrophysics, among others. This initiative is crucial for advancing lunar exploration and commercial development, with payloads to be delivered via Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers to specified lunar locations. Interested parties must submit their responses, limited to two pages, detailing their capabilities and relevant experience by December 5, 2025, to Hunter Butkovic at hunter.c.butkovic@nasa.gov, with questions due by December 3, 2025.

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    Hunter Butkovic
    hunter.c.butkovic@nasa.gov
    Ashlee Shaw
    ashlee.b.shaw@nasa.gov
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    Notice of Partnership Opportunity -PRISM AO 2025.pdf
    NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) has issued a Notice of Partnering Opportunity (NPO) for its Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) initiative. This NPO seeks non-Government entities to team with GRC in preparing proposals for NASA's PRISM Announcement of Opportunity (AO) NNH25ZDA001N. GRC intends to submit proposals for lunar instruments and technology demonstrations and will select partners to assist in proposal development. Selected partners may receive contracts for the execution of chosen proposals without further competition. The opportunity focuses on developing and flying science-driven instruments and technology demonstration payloads for lunar science missions, addressing goals across various NASA directorates. Responses, limited to two pages, should detail relevant capabilities, technological processes, maturation activities, project roles, and evidence of successful participation in similar development efforts. Responses will be evaluated based on the relevance of technology/instrumentation concepts and relevant experience/technical capability. Submissions are due via email by December 5, 2025, to hunter.c.butkovic@nasa.gov, with questions due by December 3, 2025.
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