Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP)
80GRC026R0009 · NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) solicitation, performed in Cleveland, OH, with responses due 2026-09-28. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
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Amendment 2: September 25, 2026 The Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP) is hereby amended to add the SPARC Industry Day Presentation and the SPARC Industry Day Questions and Answers (Q&A) as attachments. Amendment 1: September 1, 2026 The SPARC DRFP is her
Comparable recent awards in RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIMERA ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED | $1.5M | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | $5.3M | 53 | 2026-07-02 |
| ENSCO AVIONICS, INC. | $18K | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| PROSPECT GROWTH, INC. | $500K | 12 | 2026-07-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | $10.0M | n/a | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
What is solicitation 80GRC026R0009?
Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP), issued by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, under NAICS 541715 (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)), performed in Cleveland, OH. Responses are due 2026-09-28.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $18K to $10.0M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is 80GRC026R0009 set aside?
NONE. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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