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
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PSC
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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 to develop and fly science-driven payloads for investigations on the lunar surface, delivered via Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landers to specified lunar locations, including the South Pole region. Step-1 proposals are due December 12, 2025, and Step-2 proposals are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The PRISM solicitation focuses on the development and flight of payloads designed for lunar surface investigations. These payloads must address specific science goals and technology demonstration objectives, utilizing CLPS landers for delivery. The designated lunar locations include the South Pole region, excluding the North Pole.
Key Amendments & Updates
This opportunity has undergone several amendments:
- Amendment 9 (1st Email): Released final text and initial due dates.
- Amendment (2nd Email): Deferred the pre-proposal webinar to December 5, 2025, extended Step-1 proposals to December 12, 2025, and Step-2 proposals to February 20, 2026. It also updated sections 2.1 (non-U.S. sources), 3.1 (landing site hazard analyses), and removed cooperative agreements from Section 5.
- Amendment (3rd Email): Confirmed the pre-proposal conference for December 5, 2025, at 1 PM ET, and updated Section 4.1 regarding survive-the-night services.
- Amendment 31 (4th Email): Added new requirements to subsection 2.4.2.4 "Additional Required Content," including a mandatory Safety and Mission Assurance plan and an optional extended Master Equipment List/Power Equipment List. The Step-2 proposal due date of February 20, 2026, was re-confirmed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Research Announcement (NRA) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Product Service Code: AR11 (Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Pre-proposal Conference: December 5, 2025, 1 PM ET
- Step-1 Proposals Due: December 12, 2025
- Step-2 Proposals Due: February 20, 2026
- Published Date: December 15, 2025 (latest amendment)
Submission & Contact
Proposers must regularly visit the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at https://nspires.nasaprs.com (search NNH25ZDA001N-PRISM) for the full, final text, FAQs, and any further updates. Questions should be emailed to HQ-PRISM@mail.nasa.gov with "PRISM" in the subject line. The primary point of contact is Ryan Watkins.