Notice of Partnering Opportunity - Lunar Dust Reduction through Electrostatic Adhesion Mitigation (L-DREAM)
ID: 80GRC025F7020-NPOType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTERCLEVELAND, OH, 44135, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/8428acca956a4063a16107d69fa786bf/view
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    NASA's Glenn Research Center is inviting proposals for a partnering opportunity titled "Lunar Dust Reduction through Electrostatic Adhesion Mitigation (L-DREAM)," aimed at developing innovative technologies to mitigate lunar dust adhesion on solar cells and thermal control surfaces. The initiative seeks collaboration with external partners, particularly those with expertise in large-scale manufacturing methods for a specialized coating designed to reduce electrostatic adhesion. This project is crucial for advancing lunar exploration capabilities and engaging early career researchers in technological innovation. Interested entities, including educational institutions and small businesses, are encouraged to submit proposals detailing their technical capabilities and past experiences by March 2025, with project kick-off anticipated in October 2025 and completion by September 2027. For further inquiries, contact Hunter Butkovic at hunter.c.butkovic@nasa.gov.

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    NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate is inviting proposals for its Early Career Initiative (ECI) focused on developing innovative technologies. The specific project titled "Lunar Dust Reduction through Electrostatic Adhesion Mitigation (L-DREAM)" aims to create a lunar dust mitigation coating aimed at reducing electrostatic adhesion to solar cells and thermal control surfaces. NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking collaboration with external partners who possess expertise in large-scale manufacturing methods for this coating. The opportunity is open to diverse entities, including educational institutions and small businesses, with particular encouragement for participation from historically underrepresented groups. Responses to the notice should detail technical capabilities, past experiences, and personnel qualifications. Proposals will undergo evaluation based on criteria such as technical proficiency and past experience relevant to space applications. Deadlines for proposal submission and partner selection are set for March 2025, with project kick-off expected by October 2025 and concluding in September 2027. The call is aligned with NASA’s goals for advancing lunar exploration capabilities while engaging early career researchers in technological innovation.
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