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

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General Info

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

TX

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Documents

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Attachment A - InSPA Best Practices, Lessons Learned, and Items of Note

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InSPA SOW and Payment Milestone Template

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NASA Research Announcement NNJ13ZBG001N: Research Opportunities for ISS Utilization

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NASA Research Opportunities for ISS Utilization NRA NNJ13ZBG001N

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Vertebrate Animal Scientific Review Instructions

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In Space Production Concept Quad Chart

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA
Office AddressHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA
Contacts
Colleen Corbett
Audrey Montgomery

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08/31/2023 -  This is a modification to the synopsis entitled In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), 80JSC023INSPA, which was posted on February 15, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: Focus Area 1 section 1.6.5, Relative Importance of Factors, has been amended and posted to NSPIRES.


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06/22/2023 - This is a modification to the synopsis entitled In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), 80JSC023INSPA, which was posted on February 15, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made:  A revision to the ISS NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13BG001NNRA has been posted to NSPIRES.  This revision amends Section 1.2.9 (Data Management Plan), Section 1.3 (Submission Dates and Times), Section 1.4.1 (Step 1 – White Paper Submission), and Section 1.6.5 (Relative Importance of Factors).   Attachment G (InSPA Question and Answers) has also been updated and posted to NSPIRES.  The due date of 06/23/2023 for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing white papers has not been extended.


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06/20/2023 - This is a modification to the synopsis entitled In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), 80JSC023INSPA, which was posted on February 15, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made:  A revision to the ISS NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13BG001NNRA has been posted to NSPIRES.  This revision corrects the white paper page limitation in section 1.4.1 to 11 pages and revised section 1.6.5.


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06/01/2023 - This is a modification to the synopsis entitled In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), 80JSC023INSPA, which was posted on February 15, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: Updated Attachment G, Questions & Answers.  This updated document is available in NSPIRES.


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05/15/2023 - This is a modification to the synopsis entitled In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), 80JSC023INSPA, which was posted on February 15, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: 


The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced an opportunity for U.S. entities seeking to develop and demonstrate In Space Production Applications (InSPA) on the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab (NL). This opportunity is made available on NSPIRES through the ISS NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13BG001N, Focus Area 1 “In Space Production Applications (InSPA)." This notice is for Cycle 2023-2 InSPA Phase 1 concepts in the area of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing. NASA requests the submission of white papers by June 23, 2023, followed by proposals (by invitation only) that focus on applications that use space to serve markets on Earth. Proposals should demonstrate the potential of space to produce superior materials and products over what can be achieved on Earth for important terrestrial applications.  


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04/06/2023 - This is a modification to the synopsis entitled In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), 80JSC023INSPA, which was posted on February 15, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: additional Questions & Answers have been posted to NSPIRES.


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03/17/2023 - This is a modification to the synopsis entitled In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), 80JSC023INSPA, which was posted on February 15, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: Questions & Answers have been posted to NSPIRES.


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03/10/2023 - This is a modification to the synopsis entitled In Space Production Applications (InSPA) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), 80JSC023INSPA, which was posted on February 15, 2023. You are notified that the following changes are made: 


The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is announcing an opportunity for U.S. entities seeking to develop and demonstrate In Space Production Applications (InSPA) on the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab (NL). This opportunity is made available through the ISS NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13BG001N, Special Focus Area 1 “In Space Production Applications (InSPA)." This notice is for InSPA Phase 1 concepts in the area of Tissue Engineering and Biomanufacturing. NASA requests the submission of white papers followed by proposals (by invitation only) that focus on applications that use space to serve markets on Earth. Proposals should demonstrate the potential of space to produce superior biomaterials and products over what can be achieved on Earth for important terrestrial applications.


The final amendment to Focus Area 1 has been published to NSPIRES. The white paper due date has been extended to April 7, 2023.


                                                                                                                                                                                                              


The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is announcing an opportunity for U.S. entities seeking to develop and demonstrate In Space Production Applications (InSPA) on the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab (NL). This opportunity is made available through the ISS NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13BG001N, Special Focus Area 1 “In Space Production Applications (InSPA)”, link listed in the attachments/links section.


The ISS remains the premier microgravity research and development laboratory for those seeking to develop and demonstrate technologies for in-space production of new and higher performing products for use on Earth. NASA intends to make awards through this Focus Area to enable commercially viable and sustainable business opportunities in low-Earth orbit (LEO) that advance solutions for national interest or public benefit by leveraging the capabilities and resources of the ISS. NASA intends through these awards to provide the support needed by United States non-governmental entities during early-stage development to validate game-changing materials and production processes that give U.S. industry a competitive edge amidst increasing global competition. For more information on NASA’s InSPA Portfolio, visit www.nasa.gov/inspa.


This notice is for InSPA Phase 1 concepts in the area of Tissue Engineering and Biomanufacturing. NASA requests the submission of white papers followed by proposals (by invitation only) that focus on applications that use space to serve markets on Earth. Proposals should demonstrate the potential of space to produce superior biomaterials and products over what can be achieved on Earth for important terrestrial applications.


A draft of the amendment to Focus Area 1 is posted for industry review and comment. Comments are requested to be submitted to the NRA Manager, Colleen Corbett, via email at colleen.corbett@nasa.gov no later than 4 pm Central time on March 1, 2023. The anticipated release date of the final Focus Area 1 amendment is on or about March 8, 2023, with an anticipated white paper due date of on or about March 31, 2023.


The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and 1,000 employees, respectively.


If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on SAM.gov and NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). Potential applicants are urged to access NSPIRES well in advance of the white paper and proposal due date(s) of interest to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested identifier information.


It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).


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