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Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Final Solicitation

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80GRC026R0008 Federal

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The Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA), under solicitation 80GRC026R0008, is a NASA Glenn Research Center initiative aimed at maturing critical lunar and cislunar infrastructure technologies. This effort, part of the NextSTEP-3 Broad Agency Announcement, focuses on five key technical areas: Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT) subsystems, In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) for oxygen production from regolith, Stirling Radioisotope Generator systems, advanced in-space manufacturing, and innovative nanomaterials production. The primary goal is to advance these technologies from lower Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 3-4) to TRL 5-6 through integrated ground demonstrations and system validation to support the Moon-to-Mars exploration architecture. The solicitation is open for full and open competition with a proposal deadline of October 8, 2026. Awards will be firm-fixed-price contracts with a total period of performance not exceeding three years. Selection is based on best value, with technical merit weighted significantly higher than price. Offerors must provide a comprehensive proposal including a technical approach, a detailed statement of work, and a pricing volume. Key administrative requirements include the submission of an Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) plan, eligibility certifications for U.S. and international team members, and adherence to strict NASA security and export control regulations. Proposals must be submitted electronically via NASA's Enterprise File Sharing and Sync Box (EFSS Box).

General Info

NASA seeks proposals to develop lunar tech advancements by September 2026, targeting TRL 5-6.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Glenn Research CenterView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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80GRC026R0008 Final Solicitation Cover Letter for NextSTEP-3 LEIA

PDF•3 pages•rfp

Solicitation 80GRC026R0008 Model Contract Draft

PDF•ifb

Eligibility Certification for International Team Members/Non-U.S. Organizations

PDF•3 pages•certification

Statement of Objectives for ISRU Lunar Oxygen Production Demonstration

PDF•statement-of-objectives

Statement of Objectives for Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT) Advancement

PDF•statement-of-objectives

LEIA Export Control Request Form

PDF•1 page•export-control-request-form

NextSTEP-3 Appendix A Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator Draft Solicitation

PDF•25 pages•baa

80GRC026R0008 Model Contract / SF 33

PDF•47 pages•contract-document

Attachment B4 Topic 4 System Requirements DRAFT

PDF•sow

Draft Solicitation No. 80GRC026R0008 Cover Letter for NextSTEP-3 LEIA

PDF•4 pages•presolicitation

Topic 1 NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Statement of Objectives

PDF•3 pages•sow

Topic 5 NextSTEP-3 Appendix A Statement of Objectives

PDF•4 pages•sow

Attachment D - Pricing Template

XLSX•16 pages•pricing-template

Attachment E - Representations and Certifications DRAFT

PDF•representations-and-certifications

Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Plan for Solicitation 80GRC026R0008

PDF•3 pages•oci-plan

EHP10069 Revision A Lunar Surface Integration Phase Power Specification

PDF•116 pages•specifications

Attachment H 80GRC026R0008 - Statement of Work Template

PDF•1 page•sow

Attachment E - Representations and Certifications

PDF•16 pages•representations-and-certifications

Attachment A3 - Statement of Objectives Topic 3 NextSTEP-3 Appendix A

PDF•statement-of-objectives

Topic 4 NextSTEP-3 Appendix A – System Requirements

PDF•7 pages•sow

Responses to Questions – NextSTEP-3 BAA Appendix A LEIA Draft Solicitation

PDF•32 pages•q-and-a

Attachment B2 - Technical Performance Metrics and Desired System Characteristics

PDF•3 pages•sow

Attachment I - International Participation Plan

PDF•1 page•other

Eligibility Certification and Supplemental Information Form

PDF•5 pages•certification-form

Attachment B2 - Technical Performance Metrics and Desired System Characteristics

PDF•sow

80GRC026R0008 OCI Plan

PDF•3 pages•sow

Topic 4 NextSTEP-3 Appendix A SOO

PDF•5 pages•sow

NextSTEP-3 Topic 3 Appendix A Statement of Objectives

PDF•5 pages•sow

NASA NextSTEP-3 Topic 5 Statement of Objectives DRAFT

PDF•statement-of-objectives

NASA NextSTEP-3 Relationship to Other Solicitations (Scope Boundary)

PDF•2 pages•special-notice

EHP-10069 Lunar Surface Integration Phase Power Specification Rev A

PDF•116 pages•specifications

Model Contract Attachment 1 - DRAT Pre-Award Identification

PDF•sow

Attachment F - Eligibility Certification and Supplemental Information Form

PDF•5 pages•certification-form

80GRC026R0008 Attachment 2 - Security Requirements for Unclassified IT Resources

PDF•4 pages•sow

NASA Statement of Objectives for Advanced In-Space Manufacturing Technologies

PDF•statement-of-objectives

80GRC026R0008 NextSTEP-3 Appendix A LEIA Final Solicitation

PDF•30 pages•rfp

Model Contract Attachment 1 - Pre-Award Data Rights Assertions Table

PDF•contract-document

NextSTEP-3 Topic 2 Appendix A SOO

PDF•6 pages•sow

Attachment D - Pricing Template DRAFT

XLSX•17 pages•pricing-template

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Glenn Research Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficeCLEVELAND, OH, 44135, USA
Organization / Agency
National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Glenn Research Center
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Office AddressCLEVELAND, OH, 44135, USA
Contacts
Linda M Nabors
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Ian Park
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See attached documents for informationregarding Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Final Solicitation.


The final solicitation (and any potential amendments to the final) are the controlling documents for this effort. In the event of a discrepancy between the draft, any questions and answers posted, and the final solicitation, the final solicitation is the controlling document.


All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing, electronically to Linda M Nabors, Contracting Officer, at linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov on or before September 11, 2026, 5:00 EDT. Offerors are encouraged to submit questions as soon as possible for consideration. 


Please note an Industry Day will NOT be held.


09/08/2026 - Final Solicitation Posted

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