Partnership Opportunity Announcement (POA) for a NASA / MSFC Heliophysics Medium-Class Explorer (MIDEX) Spacecraft Bus
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTERHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/aefb6d62156b40348181934a1cd74de3/view
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    NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking partners for a Partnership Opportunity Announcement (POA) to develop a spacecraft bus for the Heliophysics Medium-Class Explorer (MIDEX) program. The objective is to select a teaming partner to assist in the mission concept proposal, focusing on spacecraft bus design and observatory integration, in anticipation of a NASA Announcement of Opportunity (AO) expected in Q4 FY2025. This initiative is crucial for enhancing NASA's heliophysics research, which aims to deepen the understanding of solar phenomena and their impact on Earth and space exploration. Interested parties should submit proposals by January 24, 2025, with a maximum project value of $300 million, including a $3 million cap for the initial concept study. For further inquiries, contact Neil Martin at neil.f.martin@nasa.gov or Kathy Cooper at kathy.cooper@nasa.gov.

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    MEADOS Bus POA Public 120224.pdf
    NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) issued a Partnership Opportunity Announcement (POA) for collaboration on developing a spacecraft bus for the Heliophysics Medium-Class Explorer (MIDEX) program. The POA is intended for selecting a partner to assist in the mission concept proposal, primarily focusing on the spacecraft bus and observatory integration. Key dates include the proposal submission deadline on December 20, 2024, and the anticipated final Announcement of Opportunity (AO) release in Q4 FY2025. The partnership aims to streamline the development process, with initial costs capped at $300 million for the comprehensive mission, which includes testing, integration, and operations over 2 years. The selected partner will provide resources for various phases, including assistance in proposal writing, conducting studies, and contributing to the design and development of the bus and observatory. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical approach (30%), cost (40%), and prior experience (30%). Respondents must submit proposals in a specified format, demonstrating their capabilities and previous relevant experience. The importance of this partnership lies in enhancing NASA's heliophysics research by understanding solar and space environment interactions, ultimately contributing to societal safety and space exploration.
    MEADOS Bus POA Public Amendment 1.pdf
    NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has issued a Partnership Opportunity Announcement (POA) for partners to provide a spacecraft bus for the Heliophysics Medium-Class Explorer (MIDEX) program. This collaboration aims to support a proposed mission concept that will be part of an upcoming NASA Announcement of Opportunity (AO) anticipated in Q4 FY2025. The selected partners will assist in developing a mission concept report and providing integration and testing of the spacecraft bus. The planned project includes multiple phases, starting with pre-selection support, followed by a Phase A concept study culminating in a detailed Concept Study Report (CSR). The maximum project value is estimated to be $300M, including a $3M cap for the initial concept study. Respondents are required to demonstrate their technical capabilities, past performance, and provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate. The Heliophysics Explorer Program aims to enhance understanding of solar phenomena and their connections to the Earth and beyond. The process is designed to ensure thorough evaluation based on technical approach, cost efficiency, and relevant experience. Interested parties should submit proposals by January 24, 2025, with partnership selection expected shortly thereafter.
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