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Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization

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NASA Johnson Space Center is soliciting proposals under the open Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization announcement, identified as 80JSC026ISSNRA, to advance exploration technology demonstration and enhance National Lab utilization on the ISS. Originally issued in November 2012, the notice remains open for submissions, with individual focus areas potentially having distinct deadlines. Proposals may be awarded through various mechanisms including commercial and non-commercial contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants, depending on the nature and scope of the project. The North American Industry Classification System code applicable is 54171, and performance is expected to occur in Houston, Texas. All responsible sources are eligible to submit offers, and there is no specific set-aside for small businesses or other categories. Applicants must register and monitor the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) for the solicitation, amendments, and submission requirements, as it is the sole source for official documents. The primary point of contact is Colleen Corbett, with secondary support from Samuel Mcilvoy, and the Center Ombudsman provision under NASA Clause 1852.215-84 is in effect for dispute resolution.

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NASA seeks proposals for ISS technology demonstrations and National Lab enhancements, open for submissions.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space CenterView Agency

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Houston, TX, 77058, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA
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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center
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Office AddressHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA
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The purpose of this notice is to publicize the availability of NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13ZBG001N, as is required no less frequently than annually by FAR 35.016.  The availability of this NRA was last published in December of 2024 under announcement 80JSC025ISSNRA.


NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) issued a NRA for research opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) utilization, specifically soliciting proposals for exploration technology demonstration and National Lab utilization enhancements on November 14, 2012.  The NRA remains open for proposal submissions.  Individual focus areas within the NRA may have specific due dates.


Awards from the NRA may be issued via commercial contracts, non-commercial contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, or other appropriate award mechanisms depending on the scope of the proposal.


NAICS codes, Product Service Codes, and places of performance may vary from this posting depending on the scope of the proposal.


All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.


NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf


The solicitation and any additional pertinent documents are available via 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 NSPIRES 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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Saturation and Helmet Diving OperationsThis contract involves the execution of saturation and helmet diving operations to support analog space missions under the direction of NASA Johnson Space Center. The work includes comprehensive dive planning, real-time safety monitoring, and the simulation of underwater extravehicular activities that replicate the conditions of spacewalks, serving as critical training and testing environments for astronaut protocols and equipment performance. All operations must be conducted with rigorous adherence to safety standards and mission objectives to ensure the validity of data collected and the readiness of crew procedures for actual space missions. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 237990 and is set to be performed in Houston, Texas, with the response deadline for submissions on August 21, 2026. The work must align with NASA’s requirements for high-fidelity underwater simulation to support human spaceflight readiness, and the successful contractor will be expected to manage all logistical, technical, and operational aspects of dive missions, including equipment, personnel, and environmental controls necessary for prolonged underwater stays. There is no set-aside designation indicated, and all eligible entities may compete for this opportunity.
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Subsea Habitat Operations and CertificationThe contract requires the provision and ongoing operation of a certified subsea habitat designed to support three to four personnel for a minimum of five consecutive days at depths of twelve meters or greater, fully compliant with JPR 1700.1L standards and all applicable federal and state safety and environmental regulations. The habitat must be operationally reliable, structurally sound, and equipped to sustain life in an underwater environment under controlled conditions, with all systems certified to meet or exceed the mandated technical and safety benchmarks. This effort is intended to support research, training, or testing activities related to underwater analogs for space exploration. This is a subcontract under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through NASA Johnson Space Center, with performance expected at a location in Houston, Texas, 77058. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, and responses are due by August 21, 2026, with the NAICS code 237990 indicating it falls under other heavy and civil engineering construction. The contract is not subject to a specific set-aside designation, and potential offerors must demonstrate technical capability, operational experience, and regulatory compliance to be considered for award. While no point of contact is listed, interested parties may access full solicitation details through the provided SAM.gov link.
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NAICS: 541715
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Underwater Training and Testing
Solicitation # 80JSC026Q0010
NASA Johnson Space Center is soliciting offers for a comprehensive underwater spaceflight analog training and testing capability under solicitation number 80JSC026Q0010, which serves as both the combined synopsis and the only solicitation document. The contract requires a contractor to provide all infrastructure, personnel, equipment, materials, food, supplies, and operational support necessary to conduct multi-day subsea missions that simulate spaceflight conditions. Offers must comply with FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial acquisitions, and all submissions must adhere to the provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4, which govern instructions, evaluation, and contract terms. Evaluation criteria are prioritized in descending order as technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with the award going to the most advantageous offer that meets all requirements. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541715 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and offerors must declare their size status. The solicitation includes references to NFS clauses and incorporates FAR 52.225-5 regarding international trade agreements. All submissions must be received via email to Johnny Vuong and Jesus Cueto no later than 1:00 pm Central Time on August 21, 2026, with questions required to be submitted electronically by August 7, 2026. Attachments, including submission requirements dated August 21, 2026, must be reviewed and followed precisely. The government accepts no responsibility for transmission failures or missed deadlines, and late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. The opportunity is open to all responsible sources with no set-aside, and information is available on SAM.gov, with additional details accessible through the NASA procurement website and ombudsman listings.
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Astromaterials Glovebox Systems - Design & Fabrication (A-BOX)
Solicitation # 80JSC026A-BOX
This notice, issued by NASA’s Johnson Space Center under solicitation number 80JSC026A-BOX, is a Request for Information (RFI) for the design, fabrication, testing, delivery, and installation of controlled-atmosphere glovebox systems to support the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Curation Facility. The systems are intended for handling lunar and planetary samples, including those from Artemis missions, and must operate in ambient, cold (−85 to −20 °C), and ultra-cold/cryogenic (< −85 °C) environments while maintaining inert atmosphere conditions. Technical requirements are aligned with the American Glovebox Society Guidelines AGS-G001-2007 (3rd Edition), and compliance with quality standards such as ISO9001, AS9100, and NQA-1 is mandatory. The RFI seeks industry input on feasibility, capabilities, and cost estimates, with no formal proposals required. Access to the technical library containing detailed requirements is granted through SAM.gov after completing a two-step verification process and submitting a formal request form to NASA, with all requestors responsible for U.S. export control compliance. The response deadline has been extended to August 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The RFI emphasizes small business participation and solicit feedback on realistic subcontracting goals, barriers to entry for small businesses, and strategies to enhance involvement such as modularizing scope or encouraging teaming arrangements. NASA is considering potential set-asides for Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) are a significant concern due to the nature of prior involvement in astromaterials handling and related design work; respondents must disclose any potential OCI and propose mitigation strategies, though NASA’s review at this stage does not constitute formal approval or assurance. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to the designated contracting officer and contract specialist, formatted according to Attachment II—Capabilities Questions and Responses—which addresses small business utilization, OCI, technical capability, and business considerations. The place of performance is the ARES Curation Facility in Houston, Texas, and final delivery and installation will occur there. No contract value, pricing, or award criteria are provided, as this is purely an information-gathering phase to inform future procurement strategy. Any information submitted is treated as voluntarily provided under FOIA and will not be publicly
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B201 SHB Cleanroom Activation for Astromaterials
Solicitation # 80JSC026Q0011
NASA Johnson Space Center’s White Sands Test Facility is seeking specialized HVAC, MEP engineering design services to activate the Building 201 South High Bay cleanroom for astro-materials curation, requiring precise contamination control for mission-critical operations. The agency plans to award a sole source contract to Lasco Services under FAR 6.103-1, recognizing its unique and irreplaceable expertise in NASA ARES-specific cleanroom systems, which cannot be replicated without unacceptable cost, delay, or technical risk. The acquisition will proceed under FAR Part 12 as a commercial service, aligning with streamlined procurement practices. Interested firms may submit their qualifications via email to Cynthia Uribe by 4 pm Mountain Daylight Time on August 12, 2026, solely to assess whether competition is feasible—the government retains full discretion to proceed noncompetitively based on these submissions. The contract is identified under solicitation number 80JSC026Q0011, with a NAICS code of 541330, performance located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and oversight managed from Houston, Texas, with an applicable ombudsman provision for procedural transparency.
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NAICS: 423450
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Medical and Safety Monitoring Equipment SupplyThe contract seeks the supply and ongoing support of medical monitoring devices including pulse oximeters, ECG machines, and cognitive response tools specifically designed for use during hypoxia exposure scenarios. These devices are critical for ensuring the safety and physiological monitoring of personnel undergoing high-altitude or space-related training and testing. The equipment must meet rigorous performance and reliability standards to function accurately under extreme environmental conditions. Support services encompass installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user training to ensure continuous operational readiness. This subcontract is issued by the NASA Johnson Space Center located in Houston, Texas, with a place of performance set at 77058. The North American Industry Classification System code 423450 indicates the scope relates to medical and surgical equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses are due by August 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. While the contract does not specify a set-aside type or point of contact, bidders are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in medical monitoring technology and proven experience supporting mission-critical aerospace or aviation safety programs.
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Specialized Food and Nutritional Supply for Hypoxia StudiesThe contract requires the supply of standardized, controlled meals and nutritional products specifically designed to meet the dietary demands of individuals participating in hypoxia studies, ensuring consistency across research conditions and accounting for altitude-related physiological stressors. All nutritional offerings must be meticulously formulated and precisely portioned to support study protocols, with strict adherence to nutritional benchmarks that reflect the unique metabolic and physiological needs associated with low-oxygen environments. The work is to be performed in Houston, Texas, with a delivery deadline for proposals set for August 24, 2026. This is a subcontract under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Johnson Space Center, classified under NAICS code 311999 for other food manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, and while there is no set-aside designation, the procurement is intended to support critical NASA research initiatives focused on human performance in hypoxic conditions. All provisions must maintain uniformity across study participants and enable reproducible scientific outcomes.
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