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Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Final Solicitation

National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIssuing agency·Ohio·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Oct 15, 2026·Posted Sep 25, 2026

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NASA is soliciting proposals for the Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) under NextSTEP-3 Appendix A, a Broad Agency Announcement for technology maturation, risk reduction, and capability demonstrations in five lunar/cislunar technology areas.
The work will be performed at the contractor's facilities, with a place of performance in OH.
Proposals are due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, and the final day to submit clarifying questions was September 11, 2026.
The maximum duration of any award is 3 years, and the award type is Firm Fixed Price.
The solicitation covers five topics: Vertical Solar Array, ISRU Oxygen from Regolith Production System, Radioisotope Stirling Generator System, In Space Advanced Manufacturing, and Innovative Nanomaterials Production.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via NASA's EFSS Box, and an Industry Day will not be held.
The issuing agency is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Glenn Research Center.
Requirement: A subcontracting plan shall be required for the apparent successful offeror(s) with any proposal over $900,000 unless a small business is proposing as a prime contractor.

Term: 3 years
Method: Solicitation
Documents: 29 files

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Contact the buyer

Linda M Nabors

linda.m.nabors@nasa.govEmail

Location:

OH 44135

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80GRC026R0008

Method

Solicitation

Duration

3 years

What this bid is asking for

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Submit a proposal for one or more of the five technology topics (Vertical Solar Array, ISRU Oxygen from Regolith Production System, Radioisotope Stirling Generator System, In Space Advanced Manufacturing, Innovative Nanomaterials Production) by the due date.
Provide a technical proposal including an overall technical approach, execution approach, work plan (SOW), organizational readiness, essential personnel, and risk mitigation, within specified page limits.
Submit a completed Price Volume using Attachment D - Price Template, including firm fixed pricing for each CLIN (base and options).
Submit a Business Volume including a signed Model Contract, Pre-Award Data Rights Assertion Table, Representations and Certifications, and other required documents.

Posted Scope of Work

See attached documents for informationregarding Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Final Solicitation.

The final solicitation (and any potential amendments to the final) are the controlling documents for this effort. In the event of a discrepancy between the draft, any questions and answers posted, and the final solicitation, the final solicitation is the controlling document.

All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing, electronically to Linda M Nabors, Contracting Officer, at linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov on or before September 11, 2026, 5:00 EDT. Offerors are encouraged to submit questions as soon as possible for consideration.

The NASA Center Point of Contacts For Goverment Task Agreements is listed in Attachment K

Please note an Industry Day will NOT be held.

09/25/2026 - Amendment 2 - Extend the proposal due date to October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

09/21/2026 - Amendment 1 and Responses to Questions for NextSTEP-3 BAA Appendix A LEIA - Final Batch 1 Posted

09/08/2026 - Final Solicitation Posted

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

Offerors are expected to design, develop, and demonstrate prototype systems and generate validated performance data, analytical models, and operational insights through testing and demonstration activities. The work covers five topics: Vertical Solar Array, ISRU Oxygen from Regolith Production System, Radioisotope Stirling Generator System, In Space Advanced Manufacturing, and Innovative Nanomaterials Production. Each topic has a specific CLIN structure with a base period and priced options for concept development, prototype development, and demonstration/testing. The contract will be Firm Fixed Price with a maximum duration of 3 years.

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Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Final Solicitation

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