What types of agencies buy Astrophysics services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Astrophysics services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Astrophysics contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Astrophysics?

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How competitive are Astrophysics government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Astrophysics can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Astrophysics Government Contracts

9 government contract opportunities classified as Astrophysics. Updated daily.

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6 federal contract opportunities classified as Astrophysics.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

DRAFT ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY (AO) -- 2025 ASTROPHYSICS SMALL EXPLORER (SMEX)

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NASA is reactivating the special notice for the 2025 Astrophysics Small Explorer (SMEX) Announcement of Opportunity. The final AO text is expected in the second quarter of 2026. Interested parties should download the draft from NSPIRES and direct inquiries via email to the listed contacts, using the specified subject l…

Posted Mar 23, 2026Due Apr 4, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 54171Sol: NNH25ZDA008J

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

FY25 NEWATHENA WFI ASIC DESIGN AND TESTING SERVICES

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NASA is seeking information from potential sources for design and engineering services related to the development of the VERITAS ASIC for the NewAthena spacecraft. Interested parties should submit capability statements by January 19, 2026. This opportunity is aimed at determining competition levels and small business s…

Posted Jan 7, 2026Due Jan 19, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 927110Sol: FY25-NewAthena-WFI-ASIC-Design-and-Testing-Services

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

IMAGING X-RAY POLARIMETRY EXPLORER (IXPE)

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NASA is seeking continued support for the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) Mission through a sole-source contract with BAE Systems. The contract covers personnel, materials, hardware, software, and services necessary for mission operations and maintenance through decommissioning. Interested organizations may s…

Posted Jul 23, 2025Due Aug 7, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: NNM15AA18CIXPE

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

FINAL-- 2021 ASTROPHYSICS EXPLORERS MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY (MO), A PROGRAM APPENDIX IN THE THIRD STAND ALONE MISSIONS OF OPPORTUNITY NOTICE (SALMON-3)

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NASA is seeking proposals for the 2021 Astrophysics Explorers Mission of Opportunity. This opportunity includes a combined synopsis/solicitation for scientific research in astrophysics and space exploration. The deadline for the Notice of Intent to propose has been extended to November 4, 2021.

Posted Oct 25, 2021Due Dec 10, 2021Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSol: NNH17ZDA004O-APEXMO2

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

FINAL -- 2021 ASTROPHYSICS MEDIUM EXPLORER (MIDEX) ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY (AO)

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced an opportunity for the 2021 Astrophysics Medium Explorer (MIDEX) program. This includes a combined synopsis/solicitation for proposals, with a Notice of Intent due by November 4, 2021. Interested parties should refer to the provided documentation fo…

Posted Oct 25, 2021Due Dec 10, 2021Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSol: NNH21ZDA018O

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NASA ANNOUNCEMENT: RELEASE OF AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ASTROPHYSICS SMALL EXPLORER MISSION (SMEX)

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NASA is releasing an amendment to the Astrophysics Explorer 2019 Small Explorer (SMEX) Announcement of Opportunity. This opportunity invites proposals for missions that advance astrophysics research. Interested parties should prepare to submit their proposals following the guidelines provided in the announcement.

Posted Jun 11, 2019Due Aug 2, 2019Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSol: NNH19ZDA011O

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