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
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION • NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. Place of performance: DC. Response deadline: Feb 21, 2026. Industry: NAICS 54171 • PSC AR11.
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SAM Notice Amendment #4 adds a PDF attachment “PRISM 5thEmail.pdf” that is the text of the email that will be sent to subscribers of the NSPIRES SMD mailing list describing this latest amendment to NNH25ZDA001N-PRISM. Please open and carefully read the newest PDF attachment for important changes.
SAM Notice Amendment #3 adds a PDF attachment “4thEmail.pdf” that shares the text NSPIRES emailed to Science Mission Directorate List Serv subscribers on December 15, 2025. Open and carefully read the newest attachment for important changes.
SAM Notice Amendment #2 adds a PDF attachment “3rdEmail.pdf” that shares the text NSPIRES emailed to Science Mission Directorate List Serv subscribers on December 5, 2025. Open and carefully read the newest attachment for important changes.
SAM Notice Amendment #1. Due to the October 1 - November 12, 2025 federal funding lapse, this notice is amended A) to extend the “Date Offers Due”; B) to change the alternative point of contact; C) to announce the PDF file posted on NSPIRES that begins with the words “F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon” is being clarified; and D) to attach a PDF file entitled “2ndEmail”.
The “2ndEmail” attachment includes a new due date for the MANDATORY Step-1 Proposals, an industry day or bidders virtual conference rescheduled date, and a brief summary of other IMPORTANT changes.
Reminder: Interested parties/proposers MUST VISIT NSPIRES regularly to ensure that they have the most recent information and supporting materials. NASA plans, for example, to post a Frequently Asked (FAQ) document and periodically may add new files or edit existing files posted on NSPIRES under “Other Documents”.
On or after the publication date of this SAM.gov notice, the full, final text will be available for download from the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at https://nspires.nasaprs.com by searching on number NNH25ZDA001N-PRISM or via the link provided. NASA may periodically update the PRISM landing page on NSPIRES to add other documents such as questions and answers or to revise and amend the solicitation. To stay up to date Interested parties/proposers must visit NSPIRES to ensure that they have the latest information available.
The attached PDF file entitled “1stEmail” is a copy of the text of an email NSPIRES sent to Science Mission Directorate List Serv subscribers and includes other important dates including a date for the MANDATORY Step-1 Proposals due date, an industry day or bidders virtual conference.
After downloading and carefully reading the full PRISM from NSPIRES, by e-mail only address questions (or other comments) with a subject line to read “PRISM” to the listed point(s) of contact.
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The NASA opportunity titled "Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM)" invites proposals under solicitation number NNH25ZDA001N-PRISM. The response deadline is set for February 21, 2026, following several amendments that have clarified proposal requirements and due dates. It is essential for interested parties to regularly check NSPIRES for updates and new documents, as NASA may add FAQs and additional files throughout the solicitation period.
NASA seeks proposals for research and payload missions focused on the Moon's surface, targeting innovative investigations that contribute to space and Earth sciences.
- Review of amendments and changes in proposal guidelines
- Preparation of Step-1 proposals
- Participation in the bidders virtual conference
- Compilation of required documents for submission
- Monitoring of NSPIRES for updates and new information
- Completed Step-1 proposal
- Evidence of qualifications and experience
- Attachments from relevant amendments
- Acknowledgement of mandatory industry day attendance
- Current contact information
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- Details on the exact nature of the payloads sought
- Date for the industry day or bidders conference
- Contact information for the new alternative point of contact
- Clarification on the required length of proposals
- Specific eligibility criteria for bidders
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