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Astrophysical Scientific Requirement Analysis

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Response Deadline10/15/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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The Astrophysical Scientific Requirement Analysis subcontract for NASA Headquarters focuses on defining scientific requirements and opportunities for prime contractors involved in HWO-ICA projects. The primary objective is to establish scientific goals and utilize astrophysical simulation software to analyze how various instrument concepts affect the detection and characterization of habitable worlds. This opportunity requires personnel with advanced degrees in Planetary Science or Astrophysics to deliver comprehensive opportunity analysis reports and scientific requirement documents. The solicitation was posted on September 3, 2026, with a response deadline of October 15, 2026, falling under NAICS code 541715.

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NASA subcontract for HWO-ICA scientific requirements analysis and habitable world detection research.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA HeadquartersView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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This scope was carved out of NNH25ZDA001N-HWOICA.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Habitable Worlds Observatory Instrument Concept Assessments in NASA Research Announcement (NRA): RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES (ROSES) 2025

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PostedSep 3

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Response DeadlineOct 15

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10/15/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters

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Performs analysis to define scientific requirements and opportunities for prime contractors on NASA Headquarters HWO-ICA projects. Defines scientific goals and analyzes how instrument concepts impact the detection and characterization of habitable worlds using astrophysical simulation software. Requires advanced degrees in Astrophysics or Planetary Science. Delivers scientific requirement documents and opportunity analysis reports.

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