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Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization

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NASA Johnson Space Center is soliciting proposals through Research Announcement NNJ13ZBG001N for International Space Station utilization, focusing on exploration technology demonstration and National Lab utilization enhancements. This open solicitation allows all responsible sources to submit offers, with awards potentially issued as commercial or non-commercial contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants depending on the proposal scope. The response deadline is set for September 30, 2029, although specific focus areas may have earlier due dates. Interested parties must access the solicitation and submit documents via the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Colleen Corbett.

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NASA Johnson Space Center seeks ISS research proposals through 2029 via various award types.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center

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54171

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Houston, TX, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA
Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center
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 June of 2024 under announcement 80JSC023InSPA.


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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