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Instrument Concept Trade Space Analysis

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

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NASA Headquarters is seeking a subcontractor for the Instrument Concept Trade Space Analysis project to support the Habitable Worlds Observatory. The primary objective of this contract is to conduct a detailed analysis of various instrument design concepts, focusing on their potential scientific return, engineering feasibility, technology readiness levels, and associated risks. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541715. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 15, 2026. The project is managed through NASA Headquarters and aims to optimize the instrument selection process for the observatory's mission requirements.

General Info

NASA seeks a subcontractor for Habitable Worlds Observatory instrument analysis by October 15, 2026.

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

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of NNH25ZDA001N-HWOICA.

The full solicitation package (1 document), 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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PostedAug 14

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Response DeadlineOct 15

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10/15/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters

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Conduct analysis of multiple instrument design concepts for the Habitable Worlds Observatory, evaluating scientific return, engineering feasibility, technology readiness, and risk.

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