In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA)

The contract pertains to research and development efforts focused on exploring in-space production concepts related to nanobioreactor models. It is issued under the NASA In Space Production Applications (InSPA) program, with the primary goal of advancing technologies that could enable manufacturing and biological processes in the space environment. The work is to be conducted at the University of California, San Diego in La Jolla, California, although the contracting agency is NASA's Johnson Space Center located in Houston, Texas. The solicitation was posted on December 17, 2024, and falls under the NAICS code 541715, which covers research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract does not specify a set dollar amount, indicating it may be a research effort with flexible funding parameters. Key contacts for the project include Colleen Corbett and Audrey Montgomery, both of whom can be reached via email for further information. The initiative aims to support NASA’s broader objectives of enabling sustainable space exploration by developing innovative biotechnological solutions that can operate effectively in the unique conditions of space. Interested parties can access additional details through the provided link to the SAM.gov opportunity page.