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Scientific Opportunity and Performance Modeling

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

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NASA Headquarters is seeking a subcontract for Scientific Opportunity and Performance Modeling. The primary objective of this engagement is to model and quantify the scientific return of various instrument configurations, with a specific focus on evaluating detection sensitivity, survey speed, and the capability for exoplanet characterization. The opportunity was posted on August 14, 2026, and requires responses by October 15, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 541721, indicating a requirement for specialized research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.

General Info

NASA seeks a subcontract for scientific performance modeling of instrument configurations and exoplanets.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA HeadquartersView Agency

NAICS

541721

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

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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Model and quantify scientific return of instrument configurations, including detection sensitivity, survey speed, and exoplanet characterization capability.

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