Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) Appendix F.10 in NASA Research Announcement (NRA) RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES (ROSES) 2025
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 Headquarters is soliciting proposals for Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM), Appendix F.10 of the ROSES 2025 NASA Research Announcement. This opportunity seeks science-driven payloads for lunar surface investigations, to be delivered via Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers, focusing on the South Pole region. Step-1 proposals were due December 12, 2025, and Step-2 proposals are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation focuses on the development and flight of science-driven payloads for investigations on the lunar surface, addressing specific science goals and technology demonstration objectives. Payloads will be delivered to a specified lunar location, including the South Pole region but excluding the North Pole region, utilizing Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: NASA Research Announcement (NRA) Appendix F.10 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Agency: National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA)
- Product Service Code: AR11 (Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research)
- Set-Aside: None
- Pre-proposal Webinar: December 5, 2025
- Step-1 Proposals Due: December 12, 2025
- Step-2 Proposals Due: February 20, 2026
- Published: January 30, 2026 (latest amendment date)
Key Amendments and Changes
This opportunity has undergone several amendments, with the most recent (Amendment 42, PRISM 5thEmail.pdf, Jan 30, 2026) making significant updates:
- Architecture Definition Document: Text updates in Section 1.
- Data and Technology Gaps: Inclusion of new Data Gaps and updated Technology Gaps for proposals.
- Proposal Content: Revisions to Tables F.10-1 and F.10-2 to incorporate a required Safety and Mission Assurance plan and an optional extended Master Equipment List/Power Equipment List.
- Budgeting Guidance: New guidance in Section 5 for budgeting the Period of Performance for south polar investigations.
- Previous Amendments: Extended Step-1 and Step-2 proposal deadlines, deferred the pre-proposal webinar, expanded guidance on direct purchase from non-U.S. sources, and modified landing site hazard analyses guidance.
Important Notes
Interested parties MUST regularly visit the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at https://nspires.nasaprs.com (search for NNH25ZDA001N-PRISM) for the most recent information, including updated FAQs and any further amendments. Questions should be emailed to HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov with "PRISM" in the subject line.