Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships -3 (NextSTEP-3) Omnibus
ID: NextSTEP-3_OmnibusType: Presolicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA HEADQUARTERSWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA

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

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SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AR12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/613a1c06edce4e9299fce9465dc58e50/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration is initiating the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-3 (NextSTEP-3) Omnibus, aimed at fostering partnerships to advance technologies for human space exploration, particularly for lunar and Mars missions. This initiative invites proposals for studies, research, and technology development that align with NASA's Moon to Mars exploration strategy, with a focus on enabling long-term human presence throughout the solar system. The Omnibus is effective from September 27, 2024, to September 26, 2029, and will issue specific solicitations through BAA Appendices detailing research opportunities, eligibility criteria, and funding ranges, with awards potentially starting below $100K and exceeding several million dollars based on project scope. Interested parties can reach out to the NASA ESDMD Moon to Mars Program Office at HQ-NextSTEP-BAA@mail.nasa.gov for further information.

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    HQ-NextSTEP-BAA@mail.nasa.gov
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    The Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-3 (NextSTEP-3) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from NASA aims to foster partnerships for advancing technologies supporting human space exploration, specifically targeting lunar and Mars missions. Effective from September 27, 2024, to September 26, 2029, this Omnibus invites proposals for studies, research, and technology development. The document emphasizes NASA's commitment to involving external entities, including industry and academia, encouraging corporate contributions to stimulate commercial applications of developed technologies. Research opportunities will be detailed in Appendices linked to this Omnibus, which will outline specific goals, funding ranges, eligibility criteria, and proposal guidelines. Notably, international participation is allowed under strict conditions, with funding for foreign entities excluded unless in collaboration with U.S. partners. The proposal review process will assess compliance, scientific merit, cost-effectiveness, and corporate contributions, with awards anticipated to start below $100K and potentially exceed several million dollars, depending on project scope. This initiative reflects NASA's strategic aim to establish a sustained human presence beyond low Earth orbit while leveraging commercial innovation and international collaboration.
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