ANNOUNCEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY (AoPO) CUBESAT LAUNCH INITIATIVE (CSLI) Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : ANNOUNCEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY (AoPO) CUBESAT LAUNCH INITIATIVE (CSLI)

Deadline : 15 Nov 2024

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 105314399

Document Ref. No. : NNH24ZCF001

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

Within the scope of the CSLI program, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) will use reasonable efforts to make available situational mentoring (including, but not limited to educational programs and workshops) in an effort to invest in the enhancement of research, academic and technology capabilities contributing toward building a diverse STEM workforce. In addition, SOMD anticipates making launch opportunities available to a variety of U.S. CubeSat developers for a limited number of CubeSats. The CSLI will provide or facilitate launch opportunities to low-Earth orbit (LEO) currently planned for 2026-2029.

A CubeSat is a type of space research nanosatellite. The base CubeSat dimension is approximately 10x10x11 centimeters (one “Unit” or “1U”) and they typically have a mass of up to 2 kilograms per 1U Cube. For example, the typical mass for a 3U is under 6 kg. The final allowable mass is dependent upon the selected dispenser and the launch vehicle environment. CSLI will not select CubeSat missions proposing to deploy or release parts that are smaller than 1U in size due to trackability, space situational awareness and orbital debris concerns.

CubeSats supported by this launch initiative include volumes of only 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U or 6U. If a Respondent proposes a mission that includes multiple CubeSats, the cumulative volume may not exceed a 6U and the CubeSats must be capable of being deployed together from the same dispenser. Review the AoPO for detailed information regarding CubeSats supported and the orbital parameters. Respondents may propose a mission outside of these parameters and request a waiver for consideration, although there is no guarantee the waiver will be accepted.

NASA anticipates selecting one or more Respondents (“Collaborators”) to support the CSLI. Participation in this launch initiative will be contingent upon selection by NASA and, for those entities extern...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : NNH24ZCF001
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Department/Ind. Agency : NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Sub-tier : NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office: NASA HEADQUARTERS
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Aug 05, 2024 02:57 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Nov 15, 2024 05:00 pm EST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Nov 30, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: AR13 - SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; ExPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Documents

 Tender Notice

CSLI_AoPO-FINAL-2024.pdf