Appendix R_Attachment E_Architecture Definition Document.pdf

This document is an Appendix R - Architecture Definition Document related to the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 (NextSTEP-2) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Appendix R: Lunar Logistics and Mobility Studies opportunity. The objective of these studies is for industry to provide concept definition and maturation for lunar surface logistics and uncrewed surface mobility capabilities to address gaps in NASA's Moon to Mars architecture. Key areas of focus include logistics carriers, handling and offloading of cargo, logistics transfer, staging/storage/tracking, trash management, and surface cargo transportation/mobility systems. The resulting studies will support NASA's development of lunar surface logistics and mobility technologies, capabilities, and concepts. NASA plans to release the Appendix R solicitation and is hosting an industry day on August 27, 2024 for potential offerors to receive additional information. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the NextSTEP-2 omnibus BAA.