ANNOUNCEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY (AoPO) CUBESAT LAUNCH INITIATIVE (CSLI) National Aeronautics And Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking partners for its CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI), an effort to boost STEM capabilities and offer launch opportunities for CubeSats. CSLI aims to support CubeSat missions that align with NASA's strategic objectives in education, science, and technology, with a focus on enhancing research and academic capabilities.
These small satellites, measuring 10x10x11cm, are targeted towards educational and nonprofit organizations, with launches planned for the 2026-2029 period. Respondents must propose missions that adhere to specified orbit parameters and demonstrate educational or scientific value.
CubeSats are an increasingly important tool for research, allowing for innovative experiments and technology demonstrations in low-Earth orbit. This initiative is an opportunity for selected organizations to collaborate with NASA, with the potential for significant workforce development and educational benefits.
Proposals are due in November 2024 and must include detailed mission information, budgets, and schedules, with selections being notified in March 2025. Interested parties can find more details, including mission parameters and key dates, in the CSLIAoPO+FINAL-2024.pdf file.
Sources Sought Notice 2024 National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Sources Sought Notice 2024 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) AMES RESEARCH CENTER is seeking partners interested in developing competitive proposals for NASA Announcements of Opportunity (AOs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Missions of Opportunities (MoOs), and proposal calls from other government agencies. The center is specifically interested in identifying potential partners that can perform science investigations, conduct research activities, and develop and demonstrate new technologies aligned with NASA's goals. They are also seeking partners that can provide flight hardware necessary for implementing proposed science investigations, research activities, or technology demonstration missions. NASA often selects scientific investigations and technology development missions through solicitations or announcements posted on NSPIRES. ARC has a history of responding to various NASA AOs, including planetary exploration AOs, and anticipates responding to current and future AOs in these and other areas. They are interested in partnering with organizations that have expertise in spacecraft systems, payload instrumentation, payload delivery capability to planetary surfaces, scientific concepts, technology demonstration concepts, mission architecture, and integration with launch services. Interested parties should submit a brief response with relevant information.
Safety and Mission Assurance Services (SMAS) II National Aeronautics And Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing to solicit proposals for the Safety and Mission Assurance Services II (SMAS II) contract at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. This contract aims to provide a wide range of safety and mission assurance services, including system safety, reliability, software assurance, and quality engineering, supporting various NASA facilities such as Kennedy Space Center and Michoud Assembly Facility. The anticipated contract, valued at up to $488 million, will be a small business set aside with a single-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) structure, and is expected to have an eight-year performance period. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments on the Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) by October 4, 2024, with the final RFP expected to be released on or about November 22, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Maranda McCord at maranda.b.mccord@nasa.gov.
Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Technologies - A New Partnering Opportunity National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Special Notice: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking partners for the advancement of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and Human Surface Mobility (HSM) technologies. The purpose is to develop safe and effective capabilities for astronauts to work outside spacecraft on and around the Moon in support of NASA's Artemis missions. The focus will be on high-risk technologies for lunar surface systems that increase mission success and provide additional options for terrestrial applications. The technology goals include dust mitigation, EVA systems, lunar power and communication infrastructure, navigation, battery capacity, and advanced mobility concepts. Potential partners may jointly own the intellectual property resulting from this partnership. The technologies developed may have potential applications in lunar exploration, undersea exploration, automotive industry, nuclear industry, space tourism, and personal protective equipment. Interested parties can respond to the announcement using the Statement of Interest Form found at https://nasajsc.secure.force.com/StatementofInterest. For more information on partnering opportunities with NASA Johnson Space Center, visit https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/exploration/technology/co-development-and-partnering-opportunities.
Pre-Exploration Production and Operations Contract (Pre-EPOC) Evaluation and Readiness National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Special Notice NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Pre-Exploration Production & Operations Contract (Pre-EPOC) Evaluation & Readiness
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is providing this special notice to enhance industry understanding of their ongoing Exploration Production and Operations Contract (EPOC) effort. The purpose of this contract is to transition the method of contracting for the Space Launch System (SLS) from procuring spaceflight hardware from multiple contractors to procuring SLS as a launch service from a single contractor. The EPOC Contractor, Deep Space Transport, LLC (DST), will be responsible for assuming design authority of the integrated SLS Vehicle, managing production and assembly of the SLS Vehicle, supporting cross-program integration activities, and performing post-flight assessments.
To reduce risk in the transition to and implementation of the launch service provider model through EPOC, NASA has revised their contracting approach and introduced a longer-term preliminary contract called Pre-Exploration Production and Operations Contract (Pre-EPOC) Evaluation and Readiness. Under this contract, DST will begin performing programmatic and integration activities, demonstrate readiness to perform production and operations tasks, exercise management of the SLS technical baseline, and formulate the development of the EPOC Transition Plans. Pre-EPOC will also require DST to manage work across multiple Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), demonstrate technical capabilities, and identify programmatic and cost efficiencies.
The award of Pre-EPOC is anticipated in early 2024, followed by the award of EPOC closer to the beginning of major hardware production for Artemis V. NASA remains on track to have DST assume the long-term production and operations of SLS for crewed Artemis launches beginning with Artemis V. Market research is ongoing for Pre-EPOC and will continue ahead of any future EPOC procurement.
For more information, please refer to the SAM.gov posting: [link]
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Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) National Aeronautics And Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking information from potential sources for the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This procurement aims to provide technical, managerial, and administrative support to ensure the integrity, reliability, and security of mission systems for NASA's space flight programs, including the International Space Station and the Moon to Mars initiatives. The COSMOS contract is anticipated to be a single-award, Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF) contract with various elements, including Cost Reimbursable Delivery Orders, and will require compliance with specific security and performance standards. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by March 11, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Andrea De Paz at jsc-cosmos@mail.nasa.gov or by phone at 281-244-5472.
Notice of Availability -- Commercial Aerospace Opportunities at John F. Kennedy Space Center National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Notice of Availability -- Commercial Aerospace Opportunities at John F. Kennedy Space Center
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking partners interested in developing commercial aerospace capabilities on vacant land at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Orlando, FL. This notice replaces a previous notice and aims to promote the development of a healthy and robust United States commercial space sector.
The specific land uses that NASA will consider under this notice include launch operations and support, assembly, testing, and processing, renewable energy, research and development, support services, vertical launch, and vertical landing. However, NASA has limited capacity for vertical launch and landing sites, so further competition may be conducted for this category of land use.
Interested parties, including commercial, federal, and state organizations, as well as United States Commercial Providers, are invited to submit responses to this notice. NASA's objectives are to identify industry and non-federal public entities interested in partnering with NASA for land development at KSC, increase commercial access to space, enhance U.S. commercial competitiveness in the space launch industry, diversify the user base and operations at KSC, and promote partnerships that will build, expand, modernize, or operate aerospace-related capabilities at KSC.
Respondents must ensure that proposed uses align with NASA's environmental stewardship practices and may be required to provide additional environmental analysis. It is important to note that NASA will not be responsible for the costs of a partner's land use development.
Interested parties should submit responses by email, providing information such as organization details, specific real property and project requirements, proposed concept of operations, timeline, financial capability, and relevant information to achieve the objectives outlined in the notice.
NASA will assess responses based on criteria such as compatibility with KSC uses and NASA missions, the proposed user's financial capability and past performance, and siting preferences. It is important to monitor the sam.gov website for any new or additional information related to this notice.
This notice does not commit the Government to enter into any contract or agreement, and NASA will not pay for any information provided or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Proprietary information will be protected from public disclosure.
For any questions or inquiries, interested parties should contact the designated points of contact listed in the notice.
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking information for its SpinSat program, a unique satellite platform designed to enable a wide range of experiments in deep space. SpinSat aims to bridge knowledge gaps about the effects of radiation and gravity on various systems, offering a cost-effective solution for researchers. NASA seeks input on specific experiment requirements to tailor the spacecraft design accordingly.
Investigators are invited to share their objectives and science needs through a Google Form, while hardware providers are invited to submit their capabilities and expressions of interest electronically. The agency is particularly interested in payload systems that can accommodate diverse experiments, with submissions due by October 2nd, 2024.
This planning phase aims to guide the development of SpinSat to meet the demands of an extensive research community. For more information, potential respondents can visit the provided website links.
Develop and Test HLS GeoFM for Science-driven Advances for Earth Observation National Aeronautics And Space Administration
NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking to award a sole source contract to Arizona State University (ASU) for the development and testing of the Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS) Geospatial AI Foundation Model (GeoFM), aimed at advancing Earth observation science. The project focuses on creating a flexible AI foundation model that addresses critical issues such as global climate change, urbanization, and terrain morphology, leveraging ASU's specialized expertise and existing collaboration with NASA. The performance of this contract will take place at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with a project timeline from September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2026. Interested organizations may submit their qualifications by September 17, 2024, for consideration, although the decision to conduct a competitive procurement remains at the government's discretion. For further inquiries, contact Tessa Martinez at tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Lunar Surface Manipulation System (LAR-TOPS-73) National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Special Notice: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking development partners and potential licensees for the Lunar Surface Manipulation System (LSMS). The LSMS is a versatile lifting and precision positioning device designed for operations on the lunar surface. It allows for fine positioning with complete control over both translation and rotation of the payload. The LSMS can perform multiple functions such as unloading components from a lander, transporting components to an operational site, and supporting service and replacement during component life. NASA is soliciting inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market this technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. Interested parties can submit a license application through NASA's Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS). For more information, please visit the NASA Technology Transfer Portal. No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this Notice.