Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP): Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA is inviting Partnership Proposals (AFPP) for the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) mission. This initiative seeks external organizations for mission operations and data collection to advance the commercial remote sensing industry and leverage NASA resources. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, at 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Purpose & Scope
This Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) from NASA's Earth Science Division (ESD) aims to establish innovative partnerships for the CYGNSS mission. The goal is to enable impactful exploitation of NASA resources and foster the commercial remote sensing industry. Partnerships will be executed via Non-Reimbursable or Reimbursable Space Act Agreements, as NASA will not provide funding under these agreements. The AFPP envisions one or more partnerships that offer clear benefits to the selected partner(s).
Key Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP)
- Mission: Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS)
- Agency: National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA)
- Product/Service Code: AR12 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research
- Set-Aside: None (Partnership Opportunity)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, at 4 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: February 6, 2026 (Initial SAM.gov notice)
- Full Text & Updates: The complete AFPP document is available on the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at
https://nspires.nasaprs.com(search by SAM notice ID210060ee5afb4103853d6b74b0d21234). Interested parties must regularly monitor NSPIRES for updates, including Q&A and amendments.
Contact Information
Technical questions and comments should be emailed to hq-esdpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov with the subject line "CYGNSS AFPP".
- Primary Contact: Beth Weinstein, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA
- Secondary Contact: Eleanor Pierel, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA