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Astrobiology Science Conference Announcement for Partnership Proposals 2026

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NASA is seeking a non-reimbursable partnership to collaboratively plan, organize, and execute the 2026 Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) through an Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) under solicitation number NNH26ZDA009L. The solicitation, issued by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, is open for submissions via the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) with a deadline of July 17, 2026. Interested parties must download the full AFPP document from NSPIRES, which includes a referenced summary PDF titled "AbSciCon_AFPP_NSPIRES_Summary_April_2026" and must monitor the portal for any amendments. The partnership will involve end-to-end logistics coordination, scientific program development, and engagement with the international astrobiology community, including agencies like NSF, NIH, and DOE, with no financial exchange anticipated. Performance is expected to center in Washington, D.C., and the sole point of contact for inquiries is Rebecca McCauley Rench at NASA Headquarters. The solicitation does not include pricing, contract line items, or reimbursement, as it is structured as a non-funding partnership, and no set-aside classifications apply. Proposers are responsible for ensuring compliance with NSPIRES submission guidelines, using the provided solicitation number to access all documents, and are advised that evaluation criteria, delivery specifications, inspection protocols, representations, certifications, and special requirements are not detailed in the public synopsis and must be obtained from the complete AFPP on NSPIRES.

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NASA seeks partnership proposals for 2026 Astrobiology Science Conference; deadline July 18, 2026.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA HeadquartersView Agency

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Washington, DC, USA

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AbSciCon Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) 2026

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NASA Astrobiology Science Conference AFPP Deadline Extension

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA
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On or after the posting date of this SAM.gov synopsis, the text for the  Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) For a Partnership Agreement Related to the Astrobiology Science Conference may be downloaded from the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at https://nspires.nasaprs.com by searching on number “NNH26ZDA009L”  or by using the direct link provided.


This Science Mission Directorate’s AFPP does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will act on this matter. This notice is not a complete or verbatim summary of the AFPP.


For additional information open and carefully read the attached synopsis PDF file entitled “AbSciCon_AFPP_NSPIRES_Summary_April_2026”


NASA may respond on an individual basis by email or may post responses to inquiries from proposers in a document available only on NSPIRES. It is the responsibility interested parties to monitor NSPIRES for amendments, if any. Interested parties also are responsible for downloading their own copy of the documents from NSPIRES.

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AI and Data Analytics for Space ScienceThe contract titled AI and Data Analytics for Space Science is a subcontract under NASA Headquarters, aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to process and extract insights from complex datasets generated by space biology and astrobiology missions. The work is focused on developing advanced analytical tools to interpret high-dimensional scientific data, enabling more efficient discovery and understanding of biological phenomena in space environments. The effort supports NASA’s broader goals in advancing space science through innovative data-driven methodologies. Performance of the contract is expected to occur in Washington, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on May 18, 2026. The NAICS code 541512 indicates this effort falls under computer systems design and related services, emphasizing the technical nature of the work. While no specific point of contact or set-aside details are provided, the subcontract structure suggests the prime contractor will integrate the awarded provider’s capabilities into a larger NASA research or mission framework. All interested parties must submit proposals prior to the deadline to be considered for participation.
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