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Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP)

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80GRC026R0009Federal

Submission Closed09/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) contract, solicitation 80GRC026R0009, is a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MAIDIQ) vehicle issued by the NASA Glenn Research Center. The primary objective of the contract is to support the design, development, testing, and flight design of space nuclear systems, specifically focusing on the Lunar Reactor-1 (LR-1) program to create the first operational fission reactor for the lunar surface. The scope of work encompasses the full acquisition lifecycle, including fabrication, assembly, certification, and sustaining maintenance. The anticipated period of performance for ordering is from April 15, 2027, through December 31, 2031, with a minimum order value of 30,000 dollars. The procurement process involves a comprehensive evaluation based on mission suitability, relevant experience and past performance, and cost or price. Potential offerors must submit a multi-volume proposal including a management approach, small business participation plan, and a specific approach to the Awardable Sample Task Order (ASTO) for LR-1 Phase 1 development. Key requirements for contractors include the submission of an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) plan, adherence to strict NASA cybersecurity and IT security standards, and compliance with radioactive material labeling under MIL-STD 129. The contract is open for full and open competition under NAICS code 541715, with specific reporting requirements utilizing NASA Form 533M and 533Q for financial management.

General Info

NASA MAIDIQ contract for designing and developing lunar surface space nuclear fission systems.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Glenn Research Center

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Cleveland, OH, 44135, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

80GRC026R0009 SPARC DRFP Cover Letter Amendment 1

4 pages · presolicitation

High

Attachment J.1-5 GTA Instructions and Form v1.0 (8/20/2026)

10 pages · sow

High

Attachment J.2-2 SPARC OCI Plan Instructions and Template

4 pages · sow

High

Attachment J.2-3 SPARC Small Business Participation Instructions and Template

7 pages · sow

High

Attachment J.2-5 LR-1 Phase 1 Task Order SOW

21 pages · sow

High

LR-1 Phase 1 Task Order Data Procurement Document

73 pages · contract-document

High

SPARC Draft RFP 80GRC026R0009

131 pages · rfp

High

SPARC DRFP Cover Letter - Solicitation No. 80GRC026R0009

4 pages · presolicitation

High

SPARC IDIQ Statement of Work, Draft 2 (08/28/2026)

sow

High

SPARC Security Requirements for Unclassified IT Resources – Attachment J.2-1

4 pages · sow

High

NASA NF 533Q Quarterly Contractor Financial Management Report Template

7 pages · template

Medium

SPARC Attachment J.2-4 LR-1 ASTO Model TO

2 pages · task-order-award

Medium

NASA Lunar Reactor-1 (LR-1) Industry Day Presentation

industry-day

Low

NASA NF 533M Monthly Contractor Financial Management Report

5 pages · instructions

Low

SPARC Attachment J.2-10 ASTO Price Volume Summary

2 pages · presolicitation

Low

SPARC Attachment J.2-7 Offeror Representation and Information Regarding Business Systems

2 pages · presolicitation

Low

SPARC Attachment J.2-8 OCI Assertions Related to ASTO

2 pages · other

Low

SPARC Attachment J.2-9 Past Performance Questionnaire Instructions and Template

6 pages · q-and-a

Low

SPARC Industry Day Information - Announcement 80GRC026R0009

2 pages · industry-day

Low

SPARC Industry Day Q&A

q-and-a

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 30

Presolicitation

Notice updatedSep 1

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 25

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 28

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Glenn Research Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCLEVELAND, OH, 44135, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Glenn Research Center

Office AddressCLEVELAND, OH, 44135, USA

Contacts

Noah Garrison

contact@example.gov

Loretta James Hemphill

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Amendment 2: September 25, 2026

The Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP) is hereby amended to add the SPARC Industry Day Presentation and the SPARC Industry Day Questions and Answers (Q&A) as attachments.

Amendment 1: September 1, 2026

The SPARC DRFP is hereby amended to update the SPARC DRFP Cover Letter and add the SPARC Industry Day Information attachment.

Original: August 30, 2026

The SPARC DRFP is hereby issued. Potential offerors are encouraged to review all attached documents beginning with the attachment titled SPARC Draft Request For Proposal (DRFP) Cover Letter which provides summary information regarding this posting.