A--POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE DISCOVERY AND SMEX ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OPPORTUNITY (AOS)

The contract outlines NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's plan to release Partnership Opportunity Documents (PODs) between September 2002 and January 2003, aimed at potential collaborators interested in supporting various aspects of flight and ground systems for proposed mission concepts linked to the upcoming Discovery and SMEX Announcements of Opportunity scheduled for early 2003. The PODs serve as preliminary invitations for partnership and do not represent a government commitment, nor will the government provide compensation for the information submitted by interested parties. An ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns, and inquiries about the PODs are directed specifically to a designated contact, with clear instructions to avoid contacting points of contact related to the Partnership Opportunity Documents. This sources-sought notice, identified by solicitation number 2002-101, is intended to gather information from potential partners ahead of NASA's official announcements. While no set-aside or organizational preferences are specified, the notice signals NASA's intent to engage with external partners in support of mission development at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Additional reference materials and specific notes can be accessed online, ensuring transparency and providing interested entities with further guidance without implying any binding obligations from the government at this stage.