Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization
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
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / Johnson Space Center (JSC) has issued a Special Notice to publicize the ongoing availability of NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNJ13ZBG001N for Research Opportunities for International Space Station (ISS) Utilization. This NRA specifically solicits proposals for exploration technology demonstration and National Lab utilization enhancements. The NRA, originally issued in November 2012, remains open for proposal submissions, though individual focus areas may have specific due dates.
Scope of Work
This NRA seeks research proposals focused on:
- International Space Station (ISS) utilization.
- Exploration technology demonstration.
- National Lab utilization enhancements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (publicizing an open NRA)
- NRA Identifier: NNJ13ZBG001N
- Original NRA Publication: November 14, 2012
- Status: Open for proposal submissions (individual focus areas may have specific due dates)
- Award Mechanisms: May include commercial contracts, non-commercial contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, or other appropriate award mechanisms.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: AR13 (Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Experimental Development)
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
Additional Notes
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to access the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) well in advance of any interest due dates to familiarize themselves with the system and enter required identifier information. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor NSPIRES for the solicitation and any amendments. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf.
Contact Information
- Primary: Colleen Corbett (colleen.corbett@nasa.gov)
- Secondary: Samuel Mcilvoy (samuel.p.mcilvoy@nasa.gov)