Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTERHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA

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

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e6e30eedae7b44dcb21cd0db17b96012/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals for research opportunities related to the utilization of the International Space Station (ISS). This initiative aims to enhance exploration technology demonstrations and National Lab utilization, as outlined in NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13ZBG001N, which remains open for submissions. The awarded contracts may vary in type, including commercial contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants, depending on the proposal's scope. Interested parties should contact Colleen Corbett or Audrey Montgomery for further information and are encouraged to monitor the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) for updates on submission deadlines and additional documents.

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    Colleen Corbett
    colleen.corbett@nasa.gov
    Audrey Montgomery
    audrey.c.montgomery@nasa.gov
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