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Project Constellation: International Space Partnership Platform and Capacity Building

The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE), part of the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals for Project Constellation, a major international space partnership initiative. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Organizations, U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) - Scope of Work: - Establish and operate a long-term international partnership platform focused on economic opportunity, innovation, and peaceful use of outer space - Target collaboration with Artemis Accord nations and emerging space economies - Support annual U.S. Space Forum events - Develop and maintain a digital partnership platform for global engagement - Deliver international training, capacity building, workforce development, educational exchanges, and public diplomacy programming related to U.S. civil and commercial space activities - Engage in strategic communications, partnership development, and monitoring/evaluation - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic services for partnership platform design, implementation, and sustainment (no specific products or part numbers) - Support for annual event planning and digital platform management - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate experience in international space-related programming - Ability to support the 2026 U.S. Space Forum is required - Eligible applicants are U.S. nonprofits and higher education institutions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic and partnership services - Estimated Funding: - Up to $5,000,000 for a 24-month period - Period of Performance: - 24 months, with potential for continuation grants based on performance and funding

Description

The U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna is launching Project Constellation to build a long-term international partnership platform that strengthens collaboration among governments, industry, academia, entrepreneurs, and international organizations. The project supports capacity building in emerging space economies and advances the implementation of international obligations and best practices adopted through the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). It aims to strengthen innovation ecosystems, promote entrepreneurship, build workforce capacity, and expand economic opportunities through sustainable international partnerships. The project includes support for the annual U.S. Space Forum and the development of a digital partnership platform.

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