in ,

NASA Seeks Power & Propulsion Tech Proposals for Deep Space ‘Gateway’

NASA Seeks Power & Propulsion Tech Proposals for Deep Space ‘Gateway’ - top government contractors - best government contracting event
https://executivebiz-media.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/08/19/30/9f/c3/a0/b7/6f/d4/64/Executive-Biz.png

NASA Seeks Power & Propulsion Tech Proposals for Deep Space ‘Gateway’ - top government contractors - best government contracting eventNASA has issued the final solicitation for proposals to develop a power and propulsion element of the Gateway program.

The agency’s proposed Gateway will serve as the orbital outpost for manned and robotic exploration missions to the moon, Mars and other deep space destinations, NASA said Thursday.

“We believe partnering with U.S. industry for the power and propulsion element will stimulate advancements in commercial use of solar electric propulsion and also serve NASA exploration objectives,” said Michele Gates, PPE director at NASA headquarters.

A FedBizOpps notice posted Thursday says NASA intends to award one or more tech demonstration contracts by March 2019 under the PPE broad agency announcement with plans to launch the PPE spacecraft in 2022.

The agency will subject the spacecraft to a spaceflight demonstration for up to a year following launch under the BAA, which contains an option for NASA to acquire the PPE for use as the first element of the Gateway platform.

NASA will accept questions through Oct. 1 and proposals for the PPE solicitation through Nov. 15, according to the notice.

ExecutiveBiz Logo

Sign Up Now! ExecutiveBiz provides you with Daily Updates and News Briefings about Space News

mm

Written by Jane Edwards

is a staff writer at Executive Mosaic, where she writes for ExecutiveBiz about IT modernization, cybersecurity, space procurement and industry leaders’ perspectives on government technology trends.

Leidos Recognized for Public Sector, Defense Industry Innovation Efforts; John Fratamico Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
Leidos Recognized for Public Sector, Defense Industry Innovation Efforts; John Fratamico Quoted
DLT Selected for Nationwide Purchasing System Contract Vehicle - top government contractors - best government contracting event
DLT Selected for Nationwide Purchasing System Contract Vehicle