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DRAFT Announcement of Opportunity (AO) -- 2025 Astrophysics Small Explorer (SMEX)

Solicitation: NNH25ZDA008J
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Notice ID: f0576e0faf934cb7b3ad0d7b73fa990c
Type • Special NoticeNAICS • 54171PSC • AR11Department • NASAState • DCPosted • Jan 05, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDue • Feb 27, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC• Expired

Special Notice from NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION • NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. Place of performance: DC. Response deadline: Feb 27, 2026. Industry: NAICS 54171 • PSC AR11.

Department hubState hubNAICS hubPSC hubSolicitation hub

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 54171 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.

Trends →Hub →
12-month awarded value
$303,100
Sector total $5,861,950,469,878 • Share 0.0%
Live
Median
$303,100
P10–P90
$303,100–$303,100
Volatility
Stable0%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($303,100)
Deal sizing
$303,100 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
NAICS 54171 trendsSector 54 trendsPSC AR11Set-asideDepartment
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Not listed
State: DC
Contracting office
Washington, DC • 20546 USA

Incumbent & Expiration Tracking

Incumbent
Not available
Data source
Not detected
Contract expiration
Not available
No expiration data
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Competitive Heat Score

Bid pressure estimate
40/100
Medium

Moderate competition signal. Standard qualification and pricing discipline should hold.

  • Deadline status: Notice is already expired.
  • Competition pool: Open competition (no set-aside detected).
  • Market crowding: 6 nearby NAICS matches found.

Point of Contact

Name
Doris Daou -- Astrophysics Small Explorers Program Lead Scientist - Science Mission Directorate
Email
Doris.Daou@nasa.gov
Phone
Not available
Name
E. Lucien Cox – Astrophysics Small Explorers Program Executive - Science Mission Directorate
Email
elbert.l.cox@nasa.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Subagency
NASA HEADQUARTERS
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Washington, DC
20546 USA

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Description

Special Notice from NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION • NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. Place of performance: DC. Response deadline: Feb 27, 2026. Industry: NAICS 54171 • PSC AR11.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Executive summary

NASA has released a DRAFT Announcement of Opportunity for the 2025 Astrophysics Small Explorer (SMEX) program with Solicitation Number NNH25ZDA008J. This program aims to develop smaller-scale missions that address key scientific questions in astrophysics. Proposals are expected to be submitted by February 27, 2026, with potential applicants encouraged to review the detailed documents provided via the links in the announcement.

What the buyer is trying to do

NASA is looking to solicit project proposals for the 2025 Astrophysics Small Explorer (SMEX) program, focusing on innovative astrophysics missions that fit within the specified budget and scientific aims.

Work breakdown
  • Review DRAFT Announcement of Opportunity documentation
  • Prepare project proposal
  • Conduct preliminary feasibility studies for proposed missions
  • Submit proposals before the deadline on February 27, 2026
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal document as specified in the announcement
  • Technical feasibility studies
  • Organizational capabilities statement
  • Budget proposal within specified limits
Suggested keywords
AstrophysicsSmall ExplorerNASAProject ProposalSpace Missions
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Lack of detailed scope on project proposals
  • No specified budget range for proposals
  • Absence of historical data on previous SMEX selections
  • Undefined performance period for awarded projects
  • No mention of evaluation timeline after proposal submission
  • Missing insights on preferred technologies or methodologies
  • No guidelines on collaboration with other agencies
  • Limited information on submission format specifics
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How do I use the Market Snapshot?

It summarizes awarded-contract behavior for the opportunity’s NAICS and sector, including a recent pricing band (P10–P90), momentum, and composition. Use it as context, not a guarantee.

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What do P10 and P90 mean?

P10 is the 10th percentile award size and P90 is the 90th percentile. Together they describe the typical spread of award values.