Announcement for Partnership Proposals: Atmospheric Exploration Observatory

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in WASHINGTON, DC
  • Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Contract Details

Notice ID
NNH26ZDA015L
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA HEADQUARTERS
Posted Date
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Response Deadline
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
PSC Code
AR12
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
WASHINGTON, DC, 20546
Status
Active

Description

NASAs Science Mission Directorate (SMD), Earth Science Division (ESD), is inviting innovative partnership proposals for the Atmospheric Exploration Observatory to explore collaborative opportunities for hardware utilization. NASA is exploring partnerships with external organizations to enable more impactful exploitation of NASA resources and to advance the commercial remote sensing industry. This Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) invites proposals for innovative partnerships for atmospheric exploration. This AFPP envisions one or more partnerships to complete the former GeoCarb instrument, integrate the instrument with a spacecraft, launch, operate, and share its unique data with clear benefits to the selected partner(s). On or after the publication date of this SAM.gov special

Why This Opportunity Matters

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is seeking responses for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in WASHINGTON, DC. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.