Opportunity

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NASA Solicits Research for Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science (ROSES-2025)

Buyer

NASA Headquarters

Posted

July 27, 2026

Respond By

October 26, 2026

Identifier

NNH25ZDA001N-HWOPSI

NAICS

927110, 541715

NASA Headquarters is seeking research proposals for the D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigation under the ROSES-2025 program. - Government Buyer: - NASA Headquarters, Science Mission Directorate - Scope of Solicitation: - Solicits basic and applied research focused on habitable worlds - Awards will be made as grants or cooperative agreements - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or part numbers requested - Focus is on scientific research services - Eligibility and Requirements: - Primarily open to U.S. institutions affiliated with NSPIRES - Limited eligibility for non-U.S. organizations under certain conditions - Mandatory Notices of Intent required - Research security training required for principal investigators and co-investigators spending significant time on the project - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on research security and compliance - Awards may vary in period of performance, typically up to three years, with some flexibility

Description

This solicitation is part of NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025, specifically the D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigation program element. It involves research grants and cooperative agreements to support basic and applied research related to habitable worlds. Proposals must comply with mandatory Notices of Intent due by September 10, 2026, and full proposals are due by October 26, 2026. The program requires research security training for principal investigators and co-investigators spending significant time on the project. Eligible applicants are generally U.S. institutions affiliated with NSPIRES, with some provisions for non-U.S. organizations under specific conditions.

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