Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization
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NASA Johnson Space Center is announcing the continued availability of Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13ZBG001N, which seeks proposals focused on the utilization of the International Space Station (ISS) for exploration technology demonstrations and enhancements to National Lab activities. This NRA, originally issued in November 2012, remains open for submissions with some specific focus areas having individual deadlines. Awards may be granted through various mechanisms, including commercial and non-commercial contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants, depending on the nature of the proposals. The solicitation encourages all responsible sources to submit offers, with no set-aside requirements, and allows flexibility in NAICS codes, product service codes, and performance locations aligned with proposal scope. Interested applicants are directed to access the full solicitation and related documents via NASA’s NSPIRES system where they can familiarize themselves with submission requirements and monitor for any amendments. The Johnson Space Center, located in Houston, Texas, administers this opportunity and provides contacts for further assistance. The eligibility for this opportunity spans a broad applicant pool, reinforcing NASA's commitment to fostering diverse research opportunities aimed at advancing ISS capabilities and exploration technologies.
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Houston, TX, 77058, USASet-Aside
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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).