Request for Information
RELEASED: July 01, 2008
DUE: September 30, 2008
On July 01, 2008 NASA released a Request for Information (RFI), not a Request for Proposals (RFP), and it does not imply that a notice will be forthcoming. NASA is not accepting proposals or bids to participate at this time.
The NASA Office of Education is currently considering the development of a distributed university-based, student-led satellite development initiative, the American Student Moon Orbiter (ASMO). This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input from appropriate officials and decision-makers from colleges, universities, and potential industry contributors with experience in university-level, student-led flight projects focusing on spaceflight satellite and/or payload development, payload integration, spacecraft and/or payload launch, mission operations, or scientific data analysis. Information sought includes opinion of and experience applicable to the feasibility of the effort (to include financial, technical, and educational elements); budget and financial expectations, realism of launch expectations, and the education and scientific merit. Responses to this RFI will assist NASA Education in determining the level of interest in participation, the perceived feasibility of the concept, the ability to provide funding, and implementation concepts or solutions. If a decision is made to proceed with the concept, information provided by the RFI will assist NASA in establishing requirements, resources, and evaluation criteria.
There are many factors and options to be considered prior to NASA’s decision to proceed with this educational venture; and this RFI solicits ideas and feedback on the preliminary concepts. If NASA decides to proceed with the concept, the next step could be the release of an Announcement of Opportunity to attract and select university participants, and identify scientific and educational objectives.
How to Respond
Download the Request for Information (RFI) and the RFI Response Template or visit http://asmo.arc.nasa.gov/asmo_docs to download all related documents.
Please note that there is a 20 page limit using single-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman or Arial font with 1 inch margins on letter size paper for responses. Please include all diagrams in an appendix following the body of the RFI response. Pages in the appendix do not count against the 20 page limitation.
The following file naming convention should be used:
RFI_firstinitial_lastname.doc
For example: Angela Rodriguez would name her file “RFI_A_Rodriguez.doc”
Authorized formats include unlocked Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
RFI Submission
RFI submissions will be accepted as email attachments only. All responses must be sent to asmoRFI@arc.nasa.gov with "ASMO RFI Response" in the subject line. An email confirmation of receipt from NASA will be sent within a one-week period to the designated point of contact.
