Request for Information for OSAM-1 Partnerships
ID: NNH24ZTR003L_OSAM1Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA HEADQUARTERSWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AR11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a4becc9d6d62496cac9b6cba896cd326/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential partnerships for the On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing-1 (OSAM-1) project. The objective of this RFI is to explore alternate use cases for OSAM-1's spaceflight hardware, test facilities, and skilled personnel, aiming to enhance domestic capabilities in In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) while promoting commercial, civil, and national objectives. The OSAM-1 initiative is crucial for advancing satellite servicing technologies, which are essential for extending satellite lifespans and reducing space debris, thereby supporting future exploration and satellite management efforts. Interested domestic organizations are encouraged to submit their responses by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2024, to the designated email address, HQ-STMD-OSAM-1-RFI@nasaprs.com, with a maximum submission length of 10 pages.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aaron Weaver - OSAM-1 Project Executive - NASA Headquarters - Space Technology Mission Directorate
    HQ-STMD-OSAM-1-RFI@nasaprs.com
    Judy Carrodeguas - Office of International and Interagency Relations - NASA Headquarters
    HQ-STMD-OSAM-1-RFI@nasaprs.com
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    NNH24ZTR003L_OSAM1_Attachment RFI Images.pdf
    The document details the OSAM-1 Flight Robot System, outlining its various subsystems, including mechanical, vision sensor, and rendezvous & proximity operations, as depicted in figures. Specific components are listed such as tool drive systems, thermal radiators, and various cameras used for situational awareness. Additionally, figures provide visual representations of the robot system and its integration with the space vehicle.
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