SAM #80NSSC26R005

NASA SBIR Phase I Solicitation for Advanced Space Technologies (FY2026-2027)

NASA is inviting small businesses to propose innovative research and technology solutions for its FY2026-2027 SBIR Phase I program, managed by the NASA Shared Services Center. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA SBIR/STTR Program - NASA Shared Services Center (contracting office) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all eligible small businesses. - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development proposals for advanced space technologies, including: - Hydrazine-compatible elastomeric materials (part number: CARITL.1.S26A) - In-space logistics, robotic manipulation, and automation systems (EXPAND.1.S26A) - Advanced Mars spacesuit architectures (EVA.1.S26A) - ASCENT thruster pre-heat optimization (GO.1.S26A) - Mars solar array innovations (LWS.1.S26A) - Energy storage for long-duration missions (LIVEP.1.S26A) - Mars and lunar power transfer technologies (LIVEP.2.S26A) - In situ planetary and lunar science instruments (INSTALG.1.S26A) - Suborbital instruments and sensor systems (INSTALG.2.S26A) - High-performance detector technologies (COSMO.1.S26A) - Space weather applications and modeling tools (SPWX.1.S26A) - In-space production of semiconductors and quantum materials (ORBECON.1.S26A) - No fixed quantities; proposals should address the technical topics listed. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must adhere to the instructions in Appendix 26A, which take precedence over the general BAA if there is a conflict. - Emphasis on near-term technology readiness (TRL 1-5) and plans for flight demonstrations within five years for select topics. - Only small businesses are eligible to apply. - Place of Performance/Delivery: - NASA Shared Services Center, Building 1111, Jerry Hlass Road, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529.

Description

This is the first appendix to NASA SBIR/STTR Program FY2026-2027 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and solicits proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I funding opportunity.

Chapter 6 of this appendix contains the proposal submission instructions and Chapter 9 contains the technical research topics. Instructions for how to prepare your proposal can be found in the BAA (https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bf991b7587b1438ca7930a9b840635dc/view). The chapter numbers align to the chapters in the BAA and can be used to locate additional information within the BAA. In any instance where specific requirements in this appendix conflict with requirements in the BAA, the specific requirements in this appendix take precedence for this opportunity. Additional Links:https://www.nasa.gov/sbir_sttr/

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