12 Open NAICS 541715 Solicitations — National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
12 open NAICS 541715 solicitations are currently posted by National Aeronautics And Space Administration. Over the past 12 months, 40 solicitations were posted in this category.
Open Solicitations
See all →- NextSTEP-3 Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONDue Aug 24, 2026
• The White Paper Submissions Deadline has been extended from August 17, 2026, to August 24, 2026, due to NASA's engagement with industry and completion of responses. • The NextSTEP-3 Solicitation Now Issued for Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations • Responses to Previous Questions and Comments Will Be Released in Batches
- Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer (GLIMR) Access to Space (ATS) “GLIMR ATS"
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONDue Sep 4, 2026
• The Langley Research Center requires access to the Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer (GLIMR) for a constellation of satellites. • Service provider must integrate GLIMR with the NASA spacecraft, including integration planning, ground system design, testing, and pre-launch processing. • Key technical requirement is seamless instrument-spacecraft communication and data transfer for orbital slot authorization and on-orbit operations.
- 2026 Request for White Papers: NASA SBIR Phase II Sequential Awards
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONDue Sep 11, 2026
• NASA is considering proposing for and potentially receiving a higher-$2.5M to $4M sequential Phase II award to develop new technologies aimed at specific key milestones in various NASA programs. • The purpose of the SBIR program's portfolio evaluation exercise is for NASA to identify promising Phase II technologies with risk reduction potential for existing programs and select deserving small businesses for a Sequential Phase II award. • Participating firms will receive white papers detailing NASA's priorities, along with opportunities for engagement and small business participation in the pursuit of key NASA initiatives.
- 2026 Request for White Papers: NASA SBIR/STTR Phase II Sequential Awards
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONDue Sep 11, 2026
• The NASA 2026 Sequential Call for White Paper allows for STTR eligibility and refers referencing of STTRs in the Call For White Paper. • Eligibility of non-NASA prior Phase IIs is now permitted under this modified call. • This call invites companies to propose for sequential, higher-value Phase II awards with potential $2.5M-$4M through NASA's SBIR program; these focus on rapid post-PhaseII technology development. Amendment 1 OUTPUT: • The NASA Seqeuence Call modifies the eligibility criteria to include STTRs and non-NASA prior Phases IIs. • Allows for STTR references in the Call For White Paper. • Invites companies for sequential, higher-value Phase II SBIR awards through a proposed $2.5M-$4M range in 2027. • Enhances NASA's portfolio evaluation by highlighting promising technologies and identifying suitable SBIR candidate firms.
- Sources Sought Special Notice 2026
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONDue Jan 1, 2027
• NASA Ames Research Center seeks partners for science investigations, technology development, and demonstration missions. • Partnerships are sought with alignment to NASA’s goals, including scientific studies and technology demonstrations. • Interested parties should provide information on their ability to perform research activities or develop flight hardware for proposed missions. • Responses are solicited through NSPIRES (https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external) for upcoming solicitations and announcements.
Recently Awarded (Last 90 Days)
- Consolidated Program Support Services Program Planning & Control II (CPSS PP&C II)
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION→ ARES TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION$400.0M
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