Appendix B Moon Demo - Solicitation - Final.pdf

National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Moon Base Program

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

Announcement (BAA)

APPENDIX B: Moon Base Demonstrations

Broad Agency Announcement No. 80MSFC26R0003

Original Release: July 16, 2026

Effective through: September 26, 2029

NextSTEP-3 Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations

1. Introduction and Background In December 2025, a national space policy was signed into place that emphasized America's leadership in space, including returning to the Moon, building a permanent base, investing in new technologies, and advancing lunar and orbital economies for future scientific missions.

NASA’s Moon Base, located in the lunar South Pole region, will serve as the premier proving ground for deep space exploration, empowering scientific discovery and the development of advanced space technologies.

To accelerate phased implementation of Moon Base, NASA seeks to bridge the gap between technology development and mission operations, targeting concepts at technology readiness level (TRL) 6 and beyond. Industry partners play a critical role in addressing architectural gaps and risk reduction buy-down that create the knowledge foundation NASA needs to make informed programmatic decisions and strengthen its ability to achieve strategic exploration goals efficiently and effectively. To that end, NASA's Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) is actively embracing innovative ideas from industry partners through this Appendix B:

Moon Base Demonstrations under the NextSTEP-3 Omnibus Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) that calls for industry-led demonstrations and special topic activities.

2. Acquisition Objective

2.1. Overview

The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire prototype demonstrations and special topic efforts that address critical architecture gaps identified for the lunar Moon Base. Awards will focus on the integration, demonstration, and maturation of concepts that have progressed beyond early component technology development.

The Government is seeking innovative solutions to advance lunar mission capabilities in key topic areas: infrastructure (including power and communication & position, navigation and timing (C&PNT)), transportation, mobility, habitation, autonomy & robotics, lunar and mission science, and mission Concept of Operations (CONOPS). Solicited calls under Appendix B will encompass a comprehensive range of activities, including:

• Demonstrations & Testing: Prototyping and risk-reduction testing in various environments, including terrestrial analogs and space.

• Engineering & Performance Analysis: Technical data generation, physics-based modeling and simulation, and performance characterization.

• Concept Exploration: Mission, vehicle, and subsystem concept maturation, including stage-gate analyses for cost, risk, and schedule.

• Interoperability: Development of standards to support shared lunar infrastructure.

Offerors are expected to apply independent scientific and engineering judgment in the selection of technical approaches, analytical methods, and test configurations. The Government’s role will be primarily to define performance objectives, provide relevant requirements and data, and assess progress through milestone reviews and deliverables. Through this acquisition, industry partners in the areas listed above will be expected to demonstrate subscale/full scale prototype subsystems/systems, and provide operational environmental insights as outlined in the Award Phases’ descriptions below.

This acquisition will be solicited using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 35 BAA procedures. In accordance with FAR 35.102(a), this solicitation is for the part of development not related to developing a specific system or hardware procurement.

2.2. Call Structure

This BAA uses a dual-path call structure: Directed-Topic Calls and Open-Topic Calls. NASA will periodically release specific Directed-Topic Calls to guide industry partners and promote focused innovation in support of Moon Base objectives. These Directed-Topic Calls are designed to address evolving mission needs and encourage proposals that advance technologies and capabilities critical to lunar exploration. Directed Topics will be added to Section 4.0, which will provide a targeted technical objective, desired performance outcomes, and scope considerations.

NASA intends to also have Open-Topic Calls available at a later date to allow industry to propose concepts within the topics outlined above that are not part of any prior Directed-Topic Calls included within this announcement. Open opportunities are meant to capture innovative solutions from the broader industrial base and may result in a contract to any qualified organization. Open-Topic submissions with identical concepts as Directed-Topic Calls will not be evaluated.

All submissions must be valid for 365 days.

2.3. General Information

2.3.1. Solicitation Contents

This solicitation is Appendix B of the NextSTEP-3 omnibus BAA. The terms and conditions of this Appendix B shall take precedence over any conflicting terms and conditions of the NextSTEP-3 Omnibus BAA.

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 award. A model contract will be provided in Step 2’s request for proposal.

2.3.2. Inquiries

There will be an opportunity to submit written questions within the first two weeks after the release of this Appendix (no later than July 30, 2026). Due dates for technical questions related to a specific Directed-Topic Call will be detailed within that Direct Call’s schedule. The questions should not contain proprietary information nor require sensitive information in the response. NASA will not provide evaluations, opinions, or recommendations regarding any suggested approaches or concepts. All correspondence shall be directed to the Contracting Officer at hq-nextstep3appb@mail.nasa.gov. The announcement and corresponding amendments on SAM.gov can be found under Solicitation Number: 80MSFC26R0003.

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 Contract Officer via email.

2.4. Contract Structure

NASA reserves the right to award one, multiple or none, firm-fixed price contracts from each of the efforts under this Appendix B solicitation. Offerors shall propose performance-based milestone payments.

2.4.1. Work Structure

This solicitation employs a maturity-based framework for activities across a variety of work including ground and lunar demonstrations and special topics for targeted investigations. This work structure will be leveraged across Directed-topic and Open-topic opportunities.

CLIN 0001: Ground and Lunar Demonstration

This is a concept maturation effort that makes use of ground-based analogs and lunar orbit or surface to raise the readiness of the proposed concepts and to demonstrate their feasibility.

NASA expects that maturing these concepts may require multiple testing opportunities to characterize performance and reliability against environmental challenges like extreme lighting, prolonged cold, and abrasive lunar dust. Proposers must determine the optimal number of demonstrations (ground and, if applicable, flight) for each phase based on iteration expected to reach the desired exit criteria. Where existing hardware must be modified or new hardware developed for demonstration, proposers should account for the likelihood that the first flight may serve as a hardware shakedown. Proposals should have a basis in prior efforts that offer some reasonable assurance the intended concept is achievable. NASA will provide consultation, where feasible, to help proposers select the appropriate ground facilities or flight opportunities to lower costs and accelerate learning.

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CLIN 0002: Special Topics

Targeted analytical investigations addressing specialized questions and emerging needs, including technology assessments, regulatory analysis, market studies, partnership opportunities, and interdisciplinary research requiring focused expertise outside standard maturity progression, including contract initiation kickoff efforts.

2.4.2. Award Phases

NASA has identified three phases spanning early concept demonstration through full demonstration of concept feasibility and readiness in a relevant environment. These phases address concept maturation only. These do not correlate with Small Business Innovation and Research Phases. Awards may fund a portion or all of the project cost for a given phase.

Phase A - Concept Demonstration and Engineering Validation (target TRL 6)

Exit criteria:

• Demonstrate concept performance and validate the engineering basis in a simulated lunar ground environment and/or limited lunar demonstration.

• Establish a minimum level of demonstrated reliability for repeatable operation of the concept against South Pole environmental challenges (e.g., navigating simulated terrain, surviving localized shadowing).

Phase B - Integrated Concept Demonstration in a Relevant Environment (target TRL 7)

Exit criteria:

• Demonstrate the concept and its associated operational processes in a relevant (ground-analog or lunar) environment sufficient to validate performance characteristics defined in the Directed-Topic Call’s description. The purpose is to demonstrate feasibility and retire risk, not to deliver fielded capability.

Phase C - Operational-Readiness Demonstration and Scalability Assessment (target TRL 7+) Exit criteria:

• Demonstrate, in a relevant environment, the feasibility and readiness of the concept for transition to a future operational acquisition, including its scalability and producibility pathway.

• Generate and deliver the demonstration results, performance characterization, and concept-maturity evidence needed to inform a potential future, separately competed acquisition of operational capability. This phase does not include production, deployment, or operation of an operational system.

3. Proposal and Submission Information This announcement will follow a 2-step process for proposal submissions. Step-1 of the process is the submission of a White Paper. In Step-2 of the process, only invited proposers will be requested to submit a full project proposal. This section includes general instructions applicable to all submissions; however, each Open or Directed Call may contain additional, call specific requirements for proposers to follow.

3.1. Submission Schedule and Times

Submissions for Directed-Topic Calls shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions and schedule described within that Directed Call. Submissions received by the Government after the specified due date and time will be considered late and therefore will not be evaluated. Open-topic proposals are not being accepted at this time.

The ordering period for Appendix B calls will remain open until September 26, 2029, unless superseded, or canceled.

3.2. General Format Requirements

All proposals must be submitted as searchable, unlocked files and can include Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, etc. Offerors must comply with all format and page limit requirements described herein, as well as any additional attachments specified in the specific call. 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 or larger. Tables and figures may use 8-point font minimum. Pages exceeding the specified limits for each section will not be evaluated.

3.3. Step 1 - White Paper Submissions

For Step 1, a White Paper shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at hq-nextstep3appb@mail.nasa.gov, and will be reviewed by NASA in accordance with the evaluation factors set forth within this announcement. All Offerors will be notified of the result of this assessment regarding that organization’s White Paper submission.

Proposers shall structure the White Paper as follows:

Section I. Cover Page (1 page) - includes the content defined in Section 3.4 A.

Section II. Summary of Proposal (1 page abstract plus 10-page summary) – reference the content defined in Section 3.4 and include key elements of each in an abbreviated form, with emphasis on Intrinsic Merit. Use of tables, bullet lists, short-form narratives, and the like is acceptable as long as the information is conveyed clearly.

Section III. Appendices - Appendix A: Resumes of Key Personnel (up to five in total, limited to two pages each)

3.4. Step 2 - Proposal Submissions

By invitation only, a proposal shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at hq-nextstep3appb@mail.nasa.gov. Proposers shall prepare a full proposal in accordance with the instructions in this section. The cover sheet should be clearly marked “PROPOSAL”, and the total proposal length shall not exceed 25 pages, excluding price details and appendices.

A. Cover Page (1 page)

1. BAA number (80MSFC26R0003)

2. Directed-Topic Call # being proposed to

3. Proposal title

4. Lead Organization submitting proposal, CAGE code, and address

5. Type of business - large, small, university, etc.

6. Other team members (if applicable) and type of business for each

7. Point of contact name, title, phone number, and email address

8. Phase (see Section 2.4.2) for the current stage of development

9. Total funds requested from NASA, inclusive of implementation partner costs

10. Date white paper was submitted and proposal validity date

B. Proposal Abstract (1 page)

Provide a summary of the key elements of the proposed concept, including key parameters, and objectives. The abstract shall contain no proprietary or confidential information.

C. Intrinsic Merit (12 pages)

Describe the Scientific and Technical merit of the activity, including but not limited to the following:

1. Project Concept and Strategic Alignment: Provide a clear and concise description of the proposed concept, including its scientific or technical rationale and intended outcomes. Articulate how the concept directly addresses the mission objectives outlined in this solicitation and its expected impact on NASA’s broader lunar architecture.

2. Technical Innovation and Advancement: Describe the innovative aspects of your proposed technology. Compare its anticipated performance to current state-of-the-art solutions, emphasizing advancements, differentiators, and risk-reduction elements that contribute to NASA’s broader lunar architecture.

3. Demonstration Plan and Success Criteria: Define the demonstration plan for each proposed phase. Provide a schedule showing the pathway to achieve the targeted TRL by the conclusion of the phase(s). Outline critical tasks, hardware development milestones, and dependencies.

4. Concept of Operations (ConOps) and Integration Feasibility: Describe the approach for integration and operating the proposed concept on the lunar surface, including but not limited to the following:

1. Operations Profile: A detailed ConOps covering deployment, autonomous operations, and/or crew-tended operations.

2. Hazard and Safety Mitigation: Approach to ensuring safety of nearby assets and crew (if applicable), including a listing of potential hazards and recommended controls for nominal and off-nominal situations.

3. Resource Constraints: Required resource needs for the demonstration, including:

A. Launch mass and volume; specify other integration constraints.

B. Power and thermal requirements (specify peak/average usage and survive-the-night capabilities).

C. Required crew time (if any) for installation, operations, and removal.

5. Data Collection and Validation Strategy: Define the measurable exit criteria for the proposed demonstration. Outline the data and telemetry requirements (including frequency and sample size) needed to verify hardware performance. Detail the strategy for collecting, analyzing, and validating this data to inform future commercial or architectural applications.

6. Team Qualifications and Experience: Summarize the relevant technical qualifications, experience, and prior accomplishments of key personnel.

Demonstrate the team’s capability to successfully execute the project, referencing performance history in similar spaceflight or analog demonstration efforts.

D. Management and Business Approach (11 pages)

Describe the approach for managing execution of the project, including but not limited to the following:

1. Work Plan and Execution Strategy: Provide a comprehensive work plan for executing each of the proposed phase(s). Detail deliverables, workforce plan, and any subcontractors, consultants, or implementation partners to assist in completion of your project goals.

2. Hardware Development and Verification Approach: Describe the flight hardware design, development, and verification lifecycle. Specifically address the planned transition from ground-based testing (or analog environments) to lunar surface demonstration. Include a summary of past hardware performance and a description of any planned modifications, noting whether they are part of this effort or independently funded.

3. Required Ground and Analog Facilities: Detail the specific ground testing facilities, simulated lunar environments, or specialized manufacturing infrastructure required to execute the work plan and verify hardware prior to lunar flight.

4. Organizational Structure and Key Personnel: Describe the project’s organizational structure, outlining the lines of authority and integration between the prime contractor, key team members, and any subcontractors or implementation partners. Highlight the relevant management and business experience of key personnel to demonstrate competence in overseeing complex aerospace projects. (Include full biographies/resumes in Appendix A).

5. Programmatic Risk Management: Describe the approach to identifying, tracking, and mitigating programmatic risks—specifically focusing on cost, schedule, supply chain, and regulatory/export control challenges.

(Note: Technical hazards and safety risks should be addressed in the Intrinsic Merit section). Include a preliminary mitigation plan for unique or significant management challenges.

6. Business Strategy and Commercialization Path: Detail the business development strategy to transition the capability into a scalable, sustainable commercial service or product within the lunar marketplace (and terrestrial markets, if applicable). Include:

a. Target market(s), anticipated market size, expected market share, and key assumptions.

b. The strategy for securing non-NASA investment and achieving the cost-sharing expectations for future phases (Phase 2 and 3).

c. The current Market Readiness Level (MRL) and the expected MRL at the completion of the proposed Phase, along with the specific business milestones required to achieve that transition.

E. Price (no page limit)

The price proposal shall include the overall firm fixed price by Phase for the proposed project, inclusive of subcontractor costs, basis of estimate, and key assumptions. The Offeror shall provide total direct labor hours by skill mix, travel, and subcontracts in accordance with the price proposal sample format set forth in the NextSTEP-3 Omnibus BAA, Attachment A. In accordance with NextSTEP-3 Omnibus BAA Section 3.2.5 instructions, the Offeror shall add a table listing the breakout and value of corporate resources, if proposed. For Step 2 proposals exceeding $10M, fully certified cost or pricing data will be required to be submitted with the proposal, unless an exception applies in accordance with

FAR 15.403-2.

The Offeror shall propose a list of performance-based milestone payments within this section using a similar format presented in the appropriate tab of the sample pricing template.

F. Appendices

1. Appendix A: Resumes of Key Personnel (up to five total, limited to two pages each)

2. Appendix B: Proposed Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW shall include recommended tasks that provide NASA team members and support contractors additional insight to enable increased probability of mission success.

3. Appendix C: Quad Chart approved for public release shall be included for use by NASA in announcing the award. Quad chart in MS PowerPoint format shall contain a summary of the proposed objectives, team composition and organization, major milestones, and funding requirements.

4. Appendix D: Small Business Utilization. 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. A subcontract plan, if required, will be requested during negotiations.

5. Appendix E: Development Schedule. Provide a notional schedule depicting the planned progression of the effort. The schedule shall identify major milestones of work, key activities, demonstrations, reviews, tests, and other significant events necessary to achieve the proposed objectives.

The schedule shall demonstrate the realism and feasibility of the proposed execution approach.

3.5. Step-1 and Step-2 Submission Compliance Review

The Government will screen all submissions for compliance with requirements of this solicitation to determine if they meet the minimum overall objectives and requirements of the Direct Call the proposal was submitted. This includes but is not limited to:

1. The proposal is relevant to the objectives and/or provisions of this BAA;

2. The proposal shows a clear need for the use of its unique capabilities;

3. The proposal meets the requirements for proposal format, content, and organization as specified in this BAA; and

4. The proposal is submitted by the submission due date and time as specified on www.sam.gov, and is valid for 365 days.

White papers and proposals deemed non-compliant will not receive further evaluation.

3.6. 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

3.7. Eligibility

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

Participation by non-U.S. owned organizations is not permitted at any level.

In all such arrangements, the proposing entity is expected to be responsible for administering the project according to the management approach presented in the proposal. The proposing entity should have in place a documented base of ongoing business operations or high-quality research and development in science and technology, or in those areas of science and engineering clearly relevant to the proposed approach.

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4. Evaluation and Award Information Step-1 white papers and Step -2 proposals will be evaluated against the criteria contained herein by a panel of experts, either NASA, non-NASA, or a combination thereof.

4.1. Evaluation Factors

A. Intrinsic Merit- Evaluation includes review of the overall technical merit of the proposed project, including considerations such as:

1. Strategic Alignment & Innovation: The extent to which the proposed concept addresses the critical capability goals of this solicitation and the degree to which it advances the current state-of-the-art.

2. Technical Feasibility & ConOps: The feasibility of the proposed demonstration plan, Concept of Operations (ConOps), and data validation strategy, including the reasonableness of the expected payload resource impacts (e.g., mass, volume, power, thermal, and crew time).

3. Technical Risk & Likelihood of Success: The likelihood of achieving the stated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) goals in the face of technical risks, and the adequacy of proposed mitigations against lunar environmental hazards (e.g., dust, extreme temperatures).

4. Technical Qualifications: The qualifications, experience, and performance history of the key technical personnel involved in executing technical and operational tasks.

B. Management & Business Approach - Evaluation includes review of the approach to execution of the project, including considerations such as:

1. Execution Strategy & Schedule: The extent to which the Work Plan, hardware verification approach, and Project Schedule demonstrate a realistic understanding of the tasks required to transition from ground-based testing to lunar surface deployment.

2. Business Strategy & Commercialization: The viability of the business development strategy and path to commercialization, including the strength of the market analysis, the likelihood of achieving the target MRL, and the potential to secure non-NASA investment or cost-sharing for subsequent phases.

3. Programmatic Risk Management: The effectiveness of the approach for identifying and managing business and programmatic risks (e.g., cost, schedule, supply chain, and regulatory compliance).

4. Management Qualifications & Organization: The adequacy of the proposed organizational structure and the qualifications and experience of the project management, business team, and any implementation partners or subcontractors.

C. Price – The Government will evaluate the overall proposal in accordance with FAR

15.404. Consistency between intrinsic merit, management & business, and price will be considered in determining if the offeror’s proposed price is fair and reasonable.

Although the Price Factor does not receive an adjectival rating, it is important in determining that the offeror understands the solicitation and the resources required.

4.1.1. Step 1 White Paper Evaluation Process

Each white paper will be evaluated by the NASA panel and assigned an evaluation of “invite” or “decline” based on the evaluation factors in Section 4.1. The assignments will be submitted as recommendations to the Selection Official who will make the final determination.

4.1.2. Step 2 Proposal Evaluation Process

Each proposal will be evaluated by the NASA panel and collectively assigned a consensus adjectival rating based on the evaluation factors in Section 4.1 and Table 1:

Adjectival Rating scale. The assignments will be submitted as recommendations to the Selection Official who will make the final determination.

Table 1: Adjectival Rating Scale

Summary Evaluation Basis for Summary Evaluation Relationship of Summary Evaluation to Potential for Selection

Excellent

A thorough and compelling proposal of exceptional merit that fully responds to the objectives documented by numerous or significant strengths and with no major weaknesses.

A top priority for selection is the absence of any issues of funding availability, suspension or debarment, or programmatic priorities.

Very Good

A competent proposal of high merit that fully responds to the objectives, with strengths fully outweighing any weaknesses, and none of those weaknesses constitute fatal flaws.

A second priority for selection is the absence of any issues of funding availability, suspension or debarment, or programmatic priorities.

Good A competent proposal representing a credible response, with strengths and weaknesses, essentially balances each other.

May be selected as funds permit based on programmatic priorities.

Fair A proposal that provides a nominal response but with weaknesses outweighing any strengths.

Not selectable regardless of the availability of funds or programmatic priorities.

Poor A seriously flawed proposal, having one or more major weaknesses that constitute fatal flaws.

Not selectable regardless of the availability of funds or programmatic priorities.

4.1.3. Relative Importance of Factors

A best value tradeoff process will be performed between the factors of Intrinsic Merit Management and Business Approach, and Price. The relative importance of these factors is: Intrinsic Merit and Management and Business Approach are essentially equal, each of which is more important than Price. Intrinsic Merit and Management and Business Approach, when combined, are significantly more important than Price. The Selection Official may select proposals other than the most highly rated for the Direct Call to achieve the objectives of the BAA.

4.1.4. Clarification and Changes

The Government may request changes or clarifications in compliance with invited proposers following white paper evaluation for the purposes of clarifying the distribution of work and project schedule.

4.1.5. Selection and Award

NASA will present the results of the proposal evaluation to the Selection Official. The Selection Official will review the proposal findings against the evaluation criteria and select the proposal(s) that best meets the objectives of this BAA. The Government reserves the right to select one or multiple proposals for award. In addition, the Government reserves the right to not make award(s) based on budgetary constraints or programmatic goals. The Government may also select only parts of a proposal for award.

4.1.6. Availability of Funds for Award

The Government’s ability to make award(s) is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment can be made and the receipt of proposals that NASA determines acceptable for award under this BAA. Successful proposals may also be eligible for additional funding, subject to the type of award that is offered. Proposals must indicate if NASA funding is requested.

5. Additional Resources

1. NextSTEP-3 Omnibus Solicitation:

https://sam.gov/opp/613a1c06edce4e9299fce9465dc58e50/view

2. NPR 8715.1, NASA Safety and Health Programs

3. NextSTEP Reference Website: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nextstep/

4. SAM.gov NextSTEP-3 Appendix B Solicitation: <Insert Link>

5. Relationship to Other NextSTEP-3 Solicitations: https://www.nasa.gov/general/nextstep-

3-b-moon-base-demonstrations/ https://sam.gov/opp/613a1c06edce4e9299fce9465dc58e50/view https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nextstep/ https://www.nasa.gov/general/nextstep-3-b-moon-base-demonstrations/ https://www.nasa.gov/general/nextstep-3-b-moon-base-demonstrations/

6. NASA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Definitions:

https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/space-communications-navigation-program/technology-readiness-levels/

6. Directed-Call Topics This solicitation includes multiple Directed-Call Topics, which are provided as solicitation Attachments each time a new Directed-Call is issued. These attachments outline the technical objectives, submission requirements, and other essential information needed to guide the development, structure and completeness of submitted white paper and any subsequent proposals. Below is the current list of solicited Direct Calls:

Attachment 1: Directed-Call 1 – Initial Surface Power https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/space-communications-navigation-program/technology-readiness-levels/ https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/space-communications-navigation-program/technology-readiness-levels/