Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization
Open Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 80JSC025ISSNRA
- Agency
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Johnson Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- PSC
- AR13 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Experimental Development
- Place of performance
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center (NASA/JSC) has issued a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13ZBG001N to publicize research opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) utilization. This special notice, initially released on November 14, 2012, remains open for proposal submissions and is required to be published at least annually in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35.016. The NRA specifically solicits proposals for exploration technology demonstration and National Lab utilization enhancements. The announcement was last published in June 2024 under announcement 80JSC023InSPA and continues to invite research proposals related to ISS utilization. NASA will consider proposals from various sources across different research domains.
Potential contractors can submit proposals through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES), with the overall opportunity due date set for September 30, 2029. Awards may be issued through multiple mechanisms including commercial contracts, non-commercial contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants, depending on the specific proposal's scope. All responsible sources are eligible to submit offers, which will be comprehensively considered by the agency. Contractors are advised to access NSPIRES well in advance of submission dates to familiarize themselves with the system and ensure accurate submission of required documentation. The solicitation allows for varying NAICS codes, Product Service Codes, and performance locations based on individual proposal requirements. NASA has also designated an Ombudsman for this acquisition, whose contact information is available through the provided NASA website link. Potential applicants are responsible for downloading the solicitation and monitoring any amendments independently.
Notice text
The purpose of this notice is to publicize the availability of NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13ZBG001N, as is required no less frequently than annually by FAR 35.016. The availability of this NRA was last published in June of 2024 under announcement 80JSC023InSPA.
NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) issued a NRA for research opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) utilization, specifically soliciting proposals for exploration technology demonstration and National Lab utilization enhancements on November 14, 2012. The NRA remains open for proposal submissions. Individual focus areas within the NRA may have specific due dates.
Awards from the NRA may be issued via commercial contracts, non-commercial contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, or other appropriate award mechanisms depending on the scope of the proposal.
NAICS codes, Product Service Codes, and places of performance may vary from this posting depending on the scope of the proposal.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
The solicitation and any additional pertinent documents are available via NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). Potential applicants are urged to access NSPIRES well in advance of the white paper and proposal due date(s) of interest to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested identifier information. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor NSPIRES for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BioServe Technologies International Space Station (ISS) Research, Development, and Mission Integration and Operations Contract | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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