Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) 2017 - 2020 Astrophysics Decadal Large Mission Concept Lynx X-Ray Observatory Studies at NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center

Summary of Key Information 1.0 Description of the Opportunity 1.1 Background 1.2 Purpose 1.3 Scope 1.4 Partnership Principles 2.0 Study Requirements 2.1 Technical Requirements 2.1.1 Observatory Systems 2.1.2 Optics 2.1.3 Science Instruments 2.2 Reporting Requirements 3.0 Submission Instructions and Dates 3.1 Proposal Content and Format 3.2 Duration of Proposal Validity 4.0 Selection and Evaluation Factors 4.1 Evaluation of Study Proposals 4.1.1 Factor: Relevance, Technical Merit and Feasibility 4.1.2 Benefits, Significance and Impact of Study, and Anticipated Outcome 4.1.3 Cost Plan 5.0 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Appendix A: Budget Summary Appendix B: Example of Milestone Costing Schedule Appendix C: Cooperative Agreement Collaboration Statement and Template Example Appendix D: Enclosure to GIC 06-02 Appendix E: Certifications, Assurances, and Representations Appendix F: Lynx Decadal Mission Study Schedule Appendix G: Federal Award Administration Information
NNM17626588A 3 Summary of Key Information Objective: To award cooperative agreements for partnerships with United States commercial businesses that will help reach the goal of developing the Lynx Mission Concept Study that addresses specific NASA needs at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) as well as those of the partner. This goal will be accomplished by selecting Offerors who will cooperatively share in the cost of the study that helps meet the specified NASA needs for the Lynx Concept Study. Eligibility: Open to United States commercial businesses Submission Summary and Key Dates: This Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) will follow a single step process for proposal submissions. The Offeror may submit a proposal at any time prior to the proposal due date noted below. NASA will assess each proposal submitted up to the proposal due date. CAN Release: CAN Proposal Due: CAN Proposal Selection and Award Notification: CAN Cooperative Agreement Award and Study Start: May 31, 2017 June 30, 2017, 4:00 PM CST July 15, 2017 August 1, 2017 Note: Submissions that are either incomplete or submitted after the proposal due date will not be accepted for this CAN. Submission: Kathryn C. Christy, Contracting Officer, NASA MSFC: kathy.c.christy@nasa.gov CAN Proposal Evaluation Panel: A committee comprising Lynx science, technology, and engineering civil servant team members, a NASA MSFC agreement official, as well as additional independent civil servant science, technology, and engineering NASA MSFC personnel. Selection Official: Deputy Manager, NASA MSFC’s Science and Technology Office Awards: •MSFC resource contribution awards will be in the range $10,000 to $200,000, matched or exceeded by Offeror contributions. Offeror contributions (whether cash, in-kind, or a combination of each) are mandatory. •Partnerships: Businesses may choose to propose individually or partner with other United States companies. Off