National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Research and Technology Mission Directorate

300 E ST SW

Washington, D.C. 20546-0001

Next Space Technologies for Exploration Parnterships-3 (NextSTEP-3) Broad Agency

Announcement (BAA)

Appendix A: Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator

(LEIA)

Broad Agency Announcement No. 80GRC026R0008

Draft Solicitation Release: June 29, 2026 Final Solicitation Release: September 8, 2026 Amendment 1: September 21, 2026 Proposals Due: October 8, 2026

NextSTEP-3 Appendix A: Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator

Table of Contents Acronyms

1 Introduction and Background

2 Acquisition Objectives

2.1 Overview

3 General Information

3.1 Solicitation Contents

3.2 Summary of Key Information

3.3 Proposals Due Date

3.4 Industry Day and Inquiries

3.5 Points of Contact

4 Eligibility Information

4.1 Eligibility of Offerors

5 Corporate Resources

6 Intellectual Property

7 Subcontracting Plan

8 Awards and Funding Guidance

9 Contract Structure

9.1 CLIN Structure Instructions

9.2 Period of Performance

10 Proposal and Submission Information

10.1 Instructions for Electronic Submission of Proposals

10.2 Proposal Format and Content Requirements

11 Proposal Review Information

11.1 Proposal Review Information

11.2 Evaluation Criteria

11.3 Overall Evaluation for Award

12 Award Administration Information

12.1 Award Provisions

12.2 Selection Notices

13 References

14 Attachments

Acronyms Acronym Definition BAA Broad Agency Announcement BOE Basis of Estimate CLIN Contract Line Item Number CoDR Conceptual Design Review CDR Critical Design Review DRAT Data Rights Assertion Table EAR Export Administration Regulations FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FFP Firm-Fixed-Price FFRDC Federally Funded Research Development Center FTE Full Time Equivalent GRC Glenn Research Center GTA Government Task Agreement ISRU In Situ Resource Utilization ITAR International Traffic in Arms Regulations JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory MRL Manufacturing Readiness Level NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NFS NASA FAR Supplement NextSTEP Next Space Technologies Exploration Partnerships NPR NASA Procedural Requirements PDR Preliminary Design Review PMAD Power Management and Distribution RSG Radioisotope Stirling Generator RTMD Research and Technology Mission Directorate SRR Systems Requirements Review SSA Source Selection Authority SOO Statement of Objectives SOW Statement of Work TRA Test Readiness Assessment TRL Technology Readiness Level TRR Test Readiness Review WBS Work Breakdown Structure

1 Introduction and Background NASA's Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD) is responsible for accelerating the technology readiness of key systems and closing capability gaps critical to near-term lunar surface and cislunar architecture. Paramount to this endeavor is a competitive and robust U.S. industrial base for which NASA relies upon as partners in the design, development, testing and evaluation of innovative, industry-driven solutions to U.S. space priorities. Consequently, RTMD seeks risk reduction and demonstrations of new capabilities by U.S.

institutions in areas of surface power, in-situ resource utilization, advanced manufacturing, and nanomaterials.

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2 Acquisition Objectives

2.1 Overview

The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire technology maturation, risk reduction, and capability demonstration efforts in five technology areas that address lunar and cislunar infrastructure technology gaps. These efforts are intended to generate the knowledge foundation NASA needs to support informed technical and programmatic decisions. The scope of this solicitation is derived from NASA Space Technology’s Civil Space Shortfalls and focuses on near-term mission-relevant lunar and cislunar technology priorities.

The Government is seeking innovative solutions in the following five technology areas (hereafter referred to as “Topics”):

• Topic 1: Vertical Solar Array

• Topic 2: In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) Oxygen from Regolith Production System

• Topic 3: Radioisotope Stirling Generator System

• Topic 4: In Space Advanced Manufacturing

• Topic 5: Innovative Nanomaterials Production

Each Topic constitutes a separate competitive opportunity under this solicitation authority. All eligible Offerors under this solicitation will be permitted to submit one proposal per Topic as the prime. Offerors submitting proposals under more than one topic shall submit a separate, complete proposal for each individual topic.

These Topics are focused on technology and manufacturing maturation, as well as ground-based demonstration activities, to advance capabilities toward Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 5–6 and reduce technical, programmatic, integration and operational risk associated with future mission applications.

Through this acquisition, industry partners will be expected to design, develop and demonstrate prototype systems and generate validated performance data, analytical models, and operational insights through testing and demonstration activities. These efforts should provide evidence necessary to assess system performance and reduce technical, programmatic, integration and operational risks.

https://www.nasa.gov/spacetechpriorities/

NASA anticipates active collaboration with selected Offerors through ongoing Government insight and oversight activities to evaluate technical progress and support achievement of program objectives. Offerors are expected to apply independent scientific and engineering judgment in selecting approaches that best satisfy the objectives and outcomes identified for the Topic(s) to which they are proposing.

Topic-specific attachments provide additional technical objectives, desired performance outcomes, scope considerations, and reference requirements (see Section 11 Attachments). Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the applicable attachment(s) in their entirety prior to preparing and submitting proposals.

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3 General Information

3.1 Solicitation Contents

This solicitation is Appendix A of the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships -3 (NextSTEP-3) Broad Agency Announcement Omnibus (NextSTEP-3_Omnibus). The terms and conditions of this Appendix A shall take precedence over any conflicting terms and conditions of the NextSTEP-3_Omnibus.

This Appendix A consists of this document and all of its attachments. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to review all of the Appendix A docuemnts in their entirety and comply with all applicable instructions. Attachment E, among others, contains provisions which may effect the acceptability of an Offeror’s proposal.

Whereas a traditional Request for Proposal provides the Government’s defined Statement of Work (SOW), this BAA relies on Offerors to submit a Work Plan in the form of a SOW as part of their proposal that, if selected, is intended to become the SOW included in Section C on any awarded contract(s). In addition, this BAA includes a Model Contract (see Attachment C) with all potential clauses that will be included in the final contract(s) to inform Offerors of NASA’s expectations to expedite contract award at the conclusion of this BAA.

3.2 Summary of Key Information

Maximum duration of award: 3 years Final day to submit clarifying questions:

5:00 PM EDT September 11, 2026

Submission due date: 5:00 PM EDT October 8, 2026 Submission of proposals sent via: See Section 9.1 for NASA Box Submittal Instructions Award type: Firm Fixed Price NASA points of contact (POC):

NASA will post any Q&A on Sam.gov so that all Offerors will have access to the same Information.

Email Questions to: linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov Written responses will be posted on the www.sam.gov mailto:linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov

3.3 Proposals Due Date

Proposals shall be submitted electronically in accordance with instructions detailed in Section 7.1 Instructions for Electronic Submission of Proposals, no later than October 8, 5:00PM EDT.

3.4 Industry Day and Inquiries

An industry day will not be held.

All questions and comments regarding this Appendix shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer no later than 5:00 PM EDT September 11, 2026. The questions shall not contain proprietary or sensitive information. NASA will not provide evaluations, opinions, or recommendations regarding any suggested approaches or concepts. Inquiries shall identify the Company Name, Notice ID (80GRC026R0008), and the Topic(s) (if applicable) in the subject field of the email. The questions and answers will be posted to SAM.gov.

NASA will not issue paper copies of this Appendix or any documents in conjunction with this Appendix. Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for any calls, updates, or amendments to this announcement. Updates will also be posted to the NextSTEP-3 website, https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nextstep/. In the event of a discrepancy between the two websites, www.sam.gov is the controlling website and will take precedence.

All other correspondence must go through the Contracting Officer via email.

3.5 Points of Contact

• Responsible Headquarters Office:

NASA Research and Technology Mission Directorate NASA Headquarters Washington, DC 20546

• Source Selection Authority (SSA): Director, Advance Research and Technology Division, Research and Technology Mission Directorate

• Contracting Officer:

Linda Nabors, Contracting Officer NASA Glenn Research Center Office of Procurement 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland OH 44135 Email:linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov

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4 Eligibility Information

4.1 Eligibility of Offerors

Eligible Offerors under this Appendix include all categories of U.S. organizations, including educational institutions, industry, and not-for-profit institutions.

Subject to the restrictions in Section 4.1.1, participation by non-U.S. organizations is permitted as a subcontractor/team member. NASA funding through this Appendix may not be used to support research and development efforts by non-U.S. organizations. However, the direct purchase of https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nextstep/ supplies and/or services that do not constitute research and development efforts from non-U.S.

sources by U.S. contract award recipients is permitted in accordance with NFS 1835.102-70(3).

Furthermore, Principal Investigators and other team members, including graduate students, who are not U.S. citizens but are employed by or studying at a U.S. organization, may receive funding to support their research activities through this Appendix. Offerors’ attention is specifically directed to Sections 3.2 Guidelines for International Participation of the omnibus for further eligibility considerations and requirements.

Proposals from U.S. organizations that include non-U.S. organization participation in research and development activities shall be formally endorsed, through Letters of Commitment, by the responsible funding organization and/or responsible funding agency in the country of origin in accordance with the instructions in Attachment G.

Non-U.S. organizations, NASA civil servants, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employees, national laboratories, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) shall not be proposed as a prime contractor on any effort associated with this announcement/solicitation but may participate as a team member. Support relationships between these entities and prime are permitted, in separate agreements, outside of this solicitation. Offerors must ensure information and certifications provided in https://sam.gov/content/home are current at the time of proposal submission in order to ensure all eligibility requirements are met.

4.1.1 Assurance of Compliance – China Funding Restriction

Proposals must not include bilateral participation, collaboration, or coordination with China or any Chinese-owned company or entity, whether funded or performed under a no-exchange-of funds arrangement. By submission of a proposal, Offerors are certifying that the proposing organization has read and is in compliance with all the Certifications, Assurances, and Representations, including that proposals must not include bilateral participation, collaboration, or coordination with China or any Chinese-owned company or entity, whether funded or performed under a no-exchange-of funds arrangement.

For all proposals, the following applies – An Assurance of Compliance with restrictions:

a. NASA is restricted from using appropriated funds to enter into or fund any agreement of any kind to participate, collaborate, or coordinate bilaterally with China or any Chinese-owned company, at the prime recipient level and at all sub-recipient levels, whether the bilateral involvement is funded or performed under a no exchange of funds arrangement.

b. Definition: “China or Chinese-owned Company” means the People’s Republic of China, any company owned by the People’s Republic of China, or any company incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China, including universities.

c. By submission of its proposal, the Offeror represents that the Offeror is not China or a Chinese-owned company, and that the Offeror will not participate, collaborate, or coordinate bilaterally with China or any Chinese-owned company, at the prime recipient level or any sub-recipient level, whether the bilateral involvement is funded or performed under a no-exchange or funds arrangement.

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5 Corporate Resources Corporate contributions are not required by Offerors for this Appendix and will not be taken into consideration for evaluations.

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6 Intellectual Property Data Rights. Normally, the Government has unlimited rights in technical data created under a NASA agreement. Delivery or third-party licensing of proprietary software or data developed solely at private expense will not normally be required except as specifically negotiated in a particular agreement to satisfy NASA's own needs or to ensure the commercialization of technology developed under a NASA agreement.

A clear statement is required of what intellectual property is expected to be available to the Government and Public at the conclusion of the work. It is NASA’s preference that all deliverables under the contract be provided to NASA with unrestricted/unlimited rights; thus, any restrictions must demonstrate a significant net benefit to the Government.

A Model Contract is provided as Attachment C, with a sample Pre-Award Data Rights Assertion Table (DRAT) provided as Attachment 1 to the Model Contract pursuant to IDENTIFICATION AND

REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND RESTRICTED COMPUTER SOFTWARE.

(Combined Clause).

Patent Rights. The Government will have certain statutory rights in an invention that is conceived or first actually reduced to practice under a NASA award. 51 U.S.C. 20135 provides that title to such inventions vests in the United States, except where 35 U.S.C. 202 provides otherwise for nonprofit organizations or small business firms. However, NASA may waive all or any part of the rights of the United States subject to certain conditions.

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7 Subcontracting Plan In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, a subcontracting plan shall be required for the apparent successful offeror(s) with any proposal over $900,000 unless a small business is proposing as a prime contractor. If no subcontracting opportunities exist, the offeror shall provide a detailed statement as to why no such opportunities exist. The Subcontracting Plan or statement as to why no such opportunities exist will only be required to be submitted if selected for negotiations and , if required, will be requested during negotiations.

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8 Awards and Funding Guidance NASA anticipates making approximately one (1) to three (3) awards per Topic, but may award more or less in accordance with the selection criteria described in this BAA. The Government is not establishing a minimum or maximum funding ceiling per Topic or per individual award. NASA retains the discretion to allocate available funds across the Topics to best achieve the overall objectives of the BAA. The value of each award will be commensurate with the proposed work awarded.

9 Contract Structure NASA reserves the right to award one (1), multiple, or none, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract(s) from each Topic under this Appendix A solicitation. Proposals shall include separate FFP pricing for each CLIN (base and options).

Awards under this BAA are subject to the availability of funds.

9.1 CLIN Structure Instructions

The contract shall be structured with a Base period and one (1) or more priced Option period(s), demonstrating a logical progression of technical maturity as applicable to the proposed effort.

The CLIN structures identified for each Topic below are provided as a template for structuring the proposed effort. NASA recognizes that Offerors may enter at different levels of concept maturity.

Accordingly, Offerors may either:

A. Propose the applicable CLIN structure template identified below; or

B. Propose an alternative CLIN structure consisting of a Base CLIN and one or more priced Option CLINs that is more appropriate for the maturity, risks, dependencies, and planned progression of the offeror’s proposed effort.

Regardless of the proposed structure, each CLIN shall represent a discrete, performance-based increment of work. For each CLIN, the Offeror must clearly define and identify:

• The expected technical maturity level at the beginning and end of each CLIN;

• The period of performance;

• Any required Government-furnished information, properties, or facilities; and

• A continuation review.

NASA may evaluate an offeror’s proposed CLIN structure as part of the technical and price evaluation. NASA will determine whether to exercise any Option based on the results of the continuation review, continued mission or programmatic need, availability of funds, technical progress, risk, and other factors determined relevant by the Government.

9.1.1 Long-Lead Procurement Option CLIN

For each proposal, an Offeror may propose a separately priced Option CLIN for long-lead procurements greater than $150,000 required to support a subsequent CLIN. The long-lead procurement Option CLIN may include advance purchase of materials, components, or other items for which an extended lead time would create a material schedule, cost, or technical risk.

The Government may exercise the Long-Lead Procurement Option CLIN independently of, before, or in conjunction with other Option CLINs when necessary to protect the planned schedule. Exercise of the Long-Lead Procurement Option CLIN does not authorize performance of the associated subsequent Option CLIN. Each item procured under a Long-Lead Procurement Option CLIN shall be stated as a deliverable. It is the Government’s preference to take full ownership and title of the item procured through a Long-Lead Procurement Option CLIN in the event the subsequent Option CLIN is not exercised.

For evaluation and contract administration purposes, the Long-Lead Procurement Option CLIN shall be treated as a separate priced Option CLIN.

The CLIN structures identified for each Topic below are provided as a template for structuring the proposed work:

9.1.2 Topic 1: Vertical Solar Array

Base CLIN 0001: Concept Development and Design

Activities may include concept development, requirements analysis, preliminary design activities, manufacturing process development, technology risk reduction, and initial validation efforts intended to establish technical feasibility and support technology maturation planning.

Priced Option CLIN 0002: Prototype Development and System Integration

Activities may include component and subsystem development, prototype fabrication, hardware and software integration, manufacturing process implementation, integration and relevant environmental testing, control system development, and other activities intended to mature integrated system capabilities and reduce technical and manufacturing risks.

Priced Option CLIN 0003: Demonstration, Testing, and Operational Validation

Activities may include experimental demonstrations, integrated system testing, relevant environmental testing, performance characterization, manufacturing validation and other activities intended to reduce operational, integration, and mission implementation risks.

9.1.3 Topic 2: ISRU Oxygen from Regolith Production System

Base CLIN 0001 (Phase 1): Design and Hardware Preparation

This phase focuses on definition and maturation of the system design and necessary hardware preparations.

Activities may include identification and refinement of required hardware preparations, development of interface control documents (ICDs), iterative design reviews leading to system-level definition.

Priced Option CLIN 0002 (Phase 2): Hardware Procurement and Fabrication

This phase transitions the design into hardware procurement, facility preparation and model development.

Activities may include procurement and fabrication of modified hardware ready for system integration, test facility preparation for integrated system testing, component models ready for system-level model integration.

Priced Option CLIN 0003 (Phase 3): System Integration and Testing

This phase executes system integration, verification testing, and performance validation of the assembled system in a relevant test environment.

Activities may include integration of modified hardware into test facility, execution of test campaign, model validation, collection and analysis of test data to support model validation and performance assessment.

9.1.4 Topic 3: Radioisotope Stirling Generator System

Base CLIN 0001 (Phase 1): System Concept Design and Technology Planning

This phase executes the initial conceptual design of the Radioisotope Stirling Generator (RSG) system and establishes the foundational technology development strategies.

Activities for the development of the initial design to meet the Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) may include identifying critical technologies, draft concept of operations, relevant environmental conditions, interfaces, trade studies, analysis, performance predictions, risk assessment and mitigation, and documenting engagement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to draft regulatory requirements and launch authorization. Reviews shall include a Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Conceptual Design Review (CoDR), and this phase culminates with a Preliminary Design Review (PDR).

Priced Option CLIN 0002 (Phase 2): Detailed Design, Procurement, Assembly, Integration, and Testing, and Final Delivery. This phase executes subsystem-level risk reduction, finalizes the detailed design based on Phase 1 feedback, initiates necessary procurements to enable the system demonstration, executes assembly and integration of the system, completes verification testing and performance validation of the electrically heated RSG operating in relevant environments on a simulated spacecraft bus.

Activities may include implementing design changes from Phase 1, executing prototype hardware procurements suitable for TRL 5/6functional demonstration of critical technologies at the subsystem level, e, subsystem hardware integration, updated draft regulatory requirements and launch authorization, and testing in relevant environments with a simulated spacecraft bus.

Reviews include a Critical Design Review (CDR) and a Test Readiness Review (TRR) prior to each relevant environmental test. This phase culminates in delivery of hardware to NASA, a final presentation including all relevant environmental test results, and a government out brief of the NASA-led Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) of the subsystems and the system.

9.1.5 Topic 4: In Space Advanced Manufacturing

Base CLIN 0001: Concept Development and Design

Activities may include concept development, requirements analysis, preliminary design activities, manufacturing process development, technology risk reduction, and initial validation efforts intended to establish technical feasibility and support technology maturation planning.

Priced Option CLIN 0002: Prototype Development and System Integration

Activities may include subsystem development, prototype fabrication, hardware and software integration, manufacturing process implementation, integration testing, control system development, and other activities intended to mature integrated system capabilities and reduce technical and manufacturing risks.

Priced Option CLIN 0003: Demonstration, Testing, and Operational Validation

Activities may include experimental demonstrations, integrated system testing, relevant environmental testing, performance characterization, manufacturing validation and other activities intended to reduce operational, integration, and mission implementation risks.

9.1.6 Topic 5: Innovative Nanomaterials Production

Base CLIN 0001: Concept Development and Design

Activities may include concept development, requirements analysis, preliminary design activities, manufacturing process development, technology risk reduction, and initial validation efforts intended to establish technical feasibility and support technology maturation planning.

Priced Option CLIN 0002: Prototype Development and System Integration

Activities may include subsystem development, prototype fabrication, hardware and software integration, manufacturing process implementation, integration testing, control system development, and other activities intended to mature integrated system capabilities and reduce technical and manufacturing risks.

Priced Option CLIN 0003: Demonstration, Testing, and Operational Validation

Activities may include experimental demonstrations, integrated system testing, relevant environmental testing, performance characterization, manufacturing validation and other activities intended to reduce operational, integration, and mission implementation risks.

9.2 Period of Performance

The anticipated total period of performance, including options, for contracts awarded under this solicitation is no greater than three (3) years.

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10 Proposal and Submission Information See the NextSTEP-3 Omnibus BAA (https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/613a1c06edce4e9299fce9465dc58e50/view) for general instruction for proposal preparation. The specific instructions in this section are in addition to or supersede the general instructions in the NextSTEP-3 Omnibus BAA and apply to this Appendix only.

Proposals received by the Government after the due date and time as defined in this solicitation will be considered late and therefore not accepted for evaluation. Hard copies will not be accepted.

10.1 Instructions for Electronic Submission of Proposals

Proposal Marking and Delivery Through NASA’s EFSS Box (MAY 2026)

(a) The offeror must submit its proposal via NASA’s Enterprise File Sharing and Sync Box (EFSS Box), a FedRAMP Moderate certified platform. Electronic submissions must not contain hidden formulas, tables, be locked, be password protected, or contain links to data not included in the electronic copy. All electronic submissions should be searchable and should not contain scanned documents, except those documents that must be provided in their native format (e.g., signature pages, prior award fee letters for past performance, DCAA/DCMA approval letters, as applicable). The Offeror must ensure documents are free from viruses and malware, as documents determined by NASA to contain a virus or malware will not be opened or evaluated.

Subcontractors may submit their required proposal information separately using the instructions in this provision. The offeror must ensure subcontractor submissions are made no later than the date and time specified for proposal submission and comply with all solicitation instructions.

(b) Prior to the submission of proposal files, offerors interested in submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation should notify Linda Nabors of their intent to submit a proposal at least 48 hours prior to the intended submission date, at the following email address:

linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov. The Offeror must courtesy copy (cc) Ian Park at ian.park@nasa.gov on this communication. Offerors, especially those that have not previously submitted a proposal utilizing NASA’s EFSS Box, should coordinate the submission of a test file with Linda Nabors no less than five (5) days in advance of the proposal due date specified in the solicitation to allow time to work through any submission issues.

(c) The Offeror must submit all proposal files to:

Table 10.1-1 EFSS Box Link per Topic

Topic Link to EFSS Box Topic 1 - Vertical Solar Array https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/06ad78b331e444afb15389 cf0ba3931a Topic 2 - In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) Oxygen from Regolith Production System https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/39c739d8f6274e7b8525c4 46ed1261f4

Topic 3 - Radioisotope Stirling Generator System https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/1380fa7240d1455d84d09 6805d464cb9

Topic 4 - In Space Advanced Manufacturing https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/200203eee7e140eba6514a 9b4e23840a

Topic 5 - Innovative Nanomaterials Production https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/bdbbff2c78274a1bb17c16 f21a893b38

The offeror must follow instructions regarding proposal submission found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/other/EFSS-Box-Offeror-Proposal-Submission- Instructions.pdf.

(d) Offerors should electronically submit their proposals not later than 5:00 p.m. EDT one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals, if offerors seek to coordinate with the contracting officer regarding the proposal’s receipt. NASA is not required to verify proposal receipt prior to the submission deadline.

(e) Offerors are encouraged to include all individual proposal files within a single .zip file.

Electronic file names must be limited to letters, numbers, dashes, and single spaces, except for the period that is required before the file extension (e.g., .zip, .pdf), in order to successfully upload and download files from the EFSS Box system. The offeror must not use special characters “/” or “\” in file names. The Offeror must sequentially number each file and clearly label the contents of https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/06ad78b331e444afb15389cf0ba3931a https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/06ad78b331e444afb15389cf0ba3931a https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/39c739d8f6274e7b8525c446ed1261f4 https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/39c739d8f6274e7b8525c446ed1261f4 https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/1380fa7240d1455d84d096805d464cb9 https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/1380fa7240d1455d84d096805d464cb9 https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/200203eee7e140eba6514a9b4e23840a https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/200203eee7e140eba6514a9b4e23840a https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/bdbbff2c78274a1bb17c16f21a893b38 https://nasagov.app.box.com/f/bdbbff2c78274a1bb17c16f21a893b38 https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/other/EFSS-Box-Offeror-Proposal-Submission-Instructions.pdf https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/other/EFSS-Box-Offeror-Proposal-Submission-Instructions.pdf the file and include the name of the Offeror and subcontractor name (if applicable) in the individual file name. Examples of acceptable individual file names are as follows (not specific to this solicitation):

For Prime offeror Submissions:

Prime offeror name – 80GRC026R0008 - Topic# .pdf

Prime offeror name - 80GRC026R0008 - Topic# Price Volume.xlsx

Individual files cannot exceed 150GB per file. Submitted files must not include password protection. Unless specifically authorized by the solicitation instructions, alternate proposal submissions must not be submitted.

(f) Immediately after all files have been uploaded and the proposal has been submitted in its entirety, the offeror is requested to notify Linda Nabors at the following email address:

linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov with a listing of all documents by filename that were submitted via EFSS Box. The offeror should courtesy copy (cc) Ian Park at ian.park@nasa.gov on this communication. If any problems are experienced with the EFSS Box system (e.g., login, file transfer), please contact Linda Nabors and provide a cc copy to Ian Park via e-mail as soon as possible.

(g) The Offeror is responsible for ensuring its proposal reaches the Government office designated in the solicitation by the date and time specified in the solicitation. The Government is not responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of documents. Please note that uploading documents via EFSS Box and the transmission of the files from the offeror to the Government may not be instantaneous. To ensure timely delivery, the Offeror is encouraged to submit its proposal at least 24 hours prior to the due date specified in the solicitation. The electronic submission of the proposal must contain all information required by the solicitation to be determined responsive.

10.2 Proposal Format and Content Requirements

This section provides the required format and content requirements for proposals, which should describe proposed work that will be evaluated based upon its technical merit, relevance, and price. All proposals must be organized according to the structure outlined in Table 10.2.1-1 below, with page limitations strictly enforced. Offerors should ensure that all required information is complete and clearly presented, as the Government will evaluate proposals based solely on the information provided.

10.2.1 General Format Requirements

The proposal format and content requirements as outlined in this section are specific to this Appendix and supersede the instructions in the omnibus BAA or the NASA Guidebook for Proposers. All proposals must be submitted as a single searchable (with the exception of the Price Volume), unlocked PDF file with edit permission enabled. Proposal attachments must be separate files. Offerors must comply with all format and page limit requirements described herein, as well as any additional attachments specified for the specific proposal submission instructions. Pages exceeding the specified limits for each section will not be evaluated. A page is defined as one side of an 8½" x 11" sheet with minimum one-inch margins on all sides, using 12-point font minimum, Times New Roman type, with the exception of tables and figures, which may use 8-point font minimum. Any font that the Government determines smaller than the minimum amounts will not be evaluated.

Table 10.2.1-1 Proposal Submission Content

Section No

Proposal Section Page Limit

Title Page 1 Table of Contents 1 I Executive Summary 2 II Proof of Eligibility 2 III Past Experience 5 IV Technical Proposal

Overall Technical Approach Overall Execution Approach Proposed Work Plan (Statement of Work) Organizational Readiness Essential Personnel Risk Mitigation

V Price Volume - Attachment D-Price Template No Limit VI Business Volume

Summary of Exceptions, Signed Model Contract, Pre-Award Data Rights Assertion Table (DRAT), Representations and Certifications, Waiver of Rights to Inventions, Government Contributed Resources, Government Task Agreement and Center Level of Intent, Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Plan, Eligibility Certification and Supplemental Information Form, Eligibility Certification for Participation of International Team Members on U.S. Proposals, Letter of Commitment, and International Participation Plan

10.2.1.1 Title Page

• Include any Notice of Restriction on Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information

• An optional graphic image may be included

• The title of the Offeror’s proposal or proposed project

• The title and solicitation Number (80GRC026R0008)

• The Topic and Topic # being proposed to

• Date of the proposal

• Offeror’s name, CAGE code, address (including 9-digit ZIP+4 code, if applicable)

• Type of Organization (e.g. other than small, educational, small business, minority, women-owned, etc.)

• Offeror’s Point of Contact name, title, e-mail address, and phone number

• Proposal validity period (maximum of 120 days from proposal submission)

10.2.1.2 Section I -Executive Summary

The Offeror shall describe the proposal’s prominent and distinguishing features. The Executive Summary shall provide an overview of the proposed work that is suitable for release through a publicly accessible archive should the proposal be selected.

10.2.1.3 Section II-Proof of Eligibility

The Offeror shall provide information showing that the Offeror and all team members (if applicable) are eligible participants as stipulated in Section 3 of the omnibus BAA and Section 4 of this Appendix. Describe compliance with eligibility requirements as needed.

10.2.1.4 Section III- Past Experience

The Offeror shall provide a narrative detailing a maximum of three (3) relevant past experiences that demonstrate the proposing team’s ability to successfully perform the proposed work. The Government will accept contracts, agreements or internal research and development projects completed within the last five (5) years that are of a similar size, scope, and complexity representative of the critical work to be performed relative to responsibilities. Offerors may propose any combination of past experience of the proposing team (inclusive of organization, essential personnel, team members, subcontractors and academic partners). For each reference, describe the scope of the work, value, period of performance, and how the work performed demonstrates the offeror’s ability to successfully execute the proposed work.

10.2.1.5 Section IV- Technical Proposal

10.2.1.5.1 Overall Technical Approach

The Offeror shall describe the proposed technical solution and approach for achieving the Topic-specific Statement of Objectives (SOO). Within this sub-section, the Offeror shall:

Technical Solution & Effort: Detail the proposed technical solution (including core technologies, architecture, design, or underlying engineering/scientific principles) and the technical effort (e.g., hardware fabrication, integration, environmental testing), demonstrating a clear and substantive relationship between the proposed effort and the objectives and outcomes of the SOO.

Technology Maturation: Identify the current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and/or Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), as applicable, of the overall system and key technologies. Detail the planned maturation path and the targeted TRL/MRL expected upon successful completion of the proposed work. Provide evidence that supports the claimed maturity of the proposed technical solution.

Metrics & Success Criteria: Define measurable performance metrics and establish success criteria for assessing progress and achievement of the proposed technical solution. These metrics and criteria shall explicitly address and align with the technical performance goals specified in the

SOO.

10.2.1.5.2 Overall Execution Approach

The Offeror shall describe the execution approach for accomplishing the proposed work. Within this sub-section, the Offeror shall explicitly address the following elements:

Execution Strategy & Implementation Feasibility: The Offeror shall explain how the overall execution strategy represents a reasonable and achievable path to successful execution. Include how the proposed team, resources, capabilities, and responsibilities will be integrated and managed to support successful performance. The Offeror shall include a high-level Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The WBS shall describe the decomposition of the proposed work into major tasks and activities necessary to accomplish the proposed objectives and outcomes.

The WBS shall provide clear traceability between the proposed work plan (written as a Statement of Work), schedule, and milestones.

Milestones & Deliverables: The Offeror shall identify all milestones and deliverables associated with the proposed work using solely a comprehensive table. This table shall include the following information for each milestone: a title and number, narrative description, objective success criteria, associated payment amount (if applicable), anticipated due date, and associated deliverables (including title, narrative description, and data rights of each deliverable). Routine administrative deliverables (e.g. monthly status reports) may be grouped into a single recurring milestone row. The Offeror may propose a combination of event-based management milestones (e.g. Contract Award/Kick-off) and performance-based technical milestones (e.g. design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR), demonstrations, hardware delivery). The Offeror shall propose milestones and deliverables appropriate to the maturity, scope, and technical approach of their proposed work.

While initial milestones may be event-based, subsequent performance-based technical milestones must represent meaningful progress toward achievement of the proposed objectives and outcomes. It is the intent of the Government to place this table in the SOW before contract award, and therefore it will not count against the page limit of the SOW.

Schedule: The Offeror shall provide a schedule depicting the planned progression of the work throughout the period of performance. The schedule shall identify key activities (e.g., milestones, demonstrations, reviews, tests, etc.).

10.2.1.5.3 Proposed Work Plan (Statement of Work)

The Offeror shall provide a proposed work plan written as a SOW that translates the proposed technical and execution approach into the work to be performed. The SOW shall be a standalone, task-based section that maps directly to the WBS. The SOW shall include a CLIN structure. See Section 7.1 of this solicitation for detailed CLIN structure instructions. The Offeror is encouraged to utilize the SOW Template provided as an attachment to this Solicitation.

10.2.1.5.4 Organizational Readiness

The Offeror shall demonstrate that it possesses, or has a plan to secure access to, the critical organizational capabilities and resources necessary to successfully execute the proposed work.

Within this sub-section, the Offeror shall explicitly address the following elements:

Critical Capabilities & Resources: Identify the capabilities (e.g., facilities, infrastructure, partnerships, etc.) and other resources that are critical to support successful execution. Explain how these capabilities and resources are critical to the proposed technical approach and increase the likelihood of successfully achieving the proposed objectives.

Foreign Dependency: Identify any proposed foreign dependency (e.g., foreign participation as team members, subcontractors, essential personnel, or facilities, sources of critical technology, hardware, and services) and describe the nature, extent, and significance of such dependency to the proposed work.

10.2.1.5.5 Essential Personnel

The Offeror shall summarize the qualifications, relevant experience, expertise, and availability of each Essential Personnel and explain how they will contribute to successful performance of the proposed work.

10.2.1.5.6 Risk Mitigation

The Offeror shall identify significant risks (e.g. technical, schedule, or programmatic risks) that could affect the successful execution of the effort. Describe the planned risk-mitigation strategies, and how significant risks will be managed to ensure successful execution.

10.2.1.6 Section V- Price Volume

Price Volume shall consist of a completed Attachment D - Price Template. The Offeror shall complete the required Price Form in Attachment D– Price Template to this solicitation. The price evaluation will be focused on the completed Form.

An Offeror’s failure to comply with all Price Volume instructions (including those for electronic submissions) may result in rejection of its proposal.

The price proposal shall include the overall firm fixed price for the capability/technology development project.

It is anticipated that adequate price competition will exist; therefore, the submission of certified cost or pricing data is not likely (FAR 15.403-2). However, in order for the Government to determine price reasonableness, limitations on subcontracting, and future modification(s) to the resultant contract, the Offeror shall submit Data Other than Certified Cost or Pricing Data pursuant to FAR 15.403-1. The Government reserves the right to request certified cost or pricing data if the following scenarios occur: proposed prices appear unreasonable;; and/or if the Government does not receive two or more priced offers that satisfy the Government’s expressed requirement from two or more responsible Offerors competing independently (FAR 15.403-2(c)).

The Government reserves the right to request additional information if more information is required to determine reasonableness.

The Offeror is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of formulas and figures. The Form must contain no macros or hidden cells. The Form, or any supporting Price information provided, shall not be locked/protected, or secured by passwords in part or in whole. Offerors must tailor the Forms to conform to their estimating and accounting systems. The Offeror’s Price Volume shall encompass all costs associated with the requirements of this solicitation and shall comply with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), and governing statutory requirements.

Payment Milestones

The Offeror shall provide a list of payment milestones with no fewer than two payment milestones: at contract start plus 30-90 days and at contract completion using the appropriate tab in Attachment D– Price Template. Payment milestones should, where practicable, be tied to objectively verifiable accomplishments and/or accepted deliverables.

10.2.1.7 Section VI-Business Volume

Offeror shall provide the information below:

10.2.1.7.1 Summary of Exceptions

Include a statement of acceptance or list all specific exceptions to any terms and conditions included in the model contract and all contract attachments.

Include the reasons for any exception, new terms, conditions, and/or clauses, including any proposed benefit to the Government. This list must include all exception(s), deviation(s) and/or conditional assumption(s) taken and be supported by sufficient justification to permit evaluation.

Offerors may take exception to, or have unique interpretations of, any Model Contract clauses.

These exceptions and/or unique interpretations shall be listed clearly in the Summary of Exceptions, noted above. Note, taking exception to, or having unique interpretations of any required clauses MAY have a negative impact on potential selection.

10.2.1.7.2 Signed Model Contract

A Model Contract is provided in Attachment C of this announcement. A Model Contract shall be provided for each proposal, signed by an official authorized to contractually bind the Offeror.

This can be done by signing the attached SF33 on the first page of the Model Contract. Please be advised that all sections designated with the text [OFI] represent “Offeror Fill-Ins”. Offerors shall fill in [OFI]’s and submit as part of the signed Model Contract with the proposal submittal.

Additionally, sections designated with the text [TBD] stand for “To Be Determined”. Offerors should not fill in the [TBD]’s. The Government will update these prior to contract award. Each proposal shall provide a Data Rights Assertions Table as an attachment to the Model Contract.

10.2.1.7.3 Pre-Award Data Assertions Table (DRAT)

Any technical data or computer software developed, delivered, or used under this contract (including reviews and reports) for which the Offeror anticipates that the Government will receive less than Unlimited Rights must be identified on the Pre-Award Data Rights Assertion Table (DRAT) and appropriately marked at the lowest segregable level. Limited Rights technical data must be identified and marked at the lowest segregable level pertaining to an item, component, or process and Restricted Computer Software data must be identified and marked at the lowest segregable level pertaining to computer software. An example of the Pre-Award DRAT can be found as Attachment 1 of the Model contract.

10.2.1.7.4 Representations and Certifications

The Offeror shall fill in the applicable provisions and certifications in Attachment E that are not otherwise available on SAM.gov.

10.2.1.7.5 Waiver of Rights to Inventions

This solicitation contains NFS clause 1852.227-70, “New Technology—Other than a Small Business Firm or Nonprofit Organization” and NFS provision 1852.227-71, “Request for Waiver to Rights to Inventions”. Any petitions for advance (prior to contract execution) waiver of rights to inventions shall be included in this volume.

10.2.1.7.6 Government-Contributed Resources

Offerors may, as an option, request access to NASA resources such as Government Furnished Property(GFP), property, to utilize facilities, and services (e.g. and NASA subject matter expertise) resident at Centers to supplement their own capabilities in fulfilling contract requirements. These resources are expected to be limited and subject to availability. Offerors must clearly identify the nature, estimated level of effort, duration and scope associated with any requested Government-contributed resources.

Provision of such NASA on-site resources, facilities access, and/or personnel for collaborative activities will be defined, executed, and managed through Government Task Agreements (GTAs). GTAs are reserved strictly for circumstances where the contractor needs access to unique Government-contributed resources capabilities, facilities, or infrastructure (e.g., specialized test stands, vacuum chambers, SMEs, or other high value or unique assets) that are not commercially available or would be cost-prohibitive to independently develop. The Government has the right to refuse any GTA request for any reason.

Award recipients that require access to NASA facilities and/or systems must work with NASA program staff to ensure proper credentialing.

10.2.1.7.7 Government Task Agreement and Center Letter of Intent

Offerors requesting access to NASA resources are strongly encouragaed to use the sample templates for GTAs and Letter of Inent (LOI) found in Attachment K.