Astrobiology Science Conference Announcement for Partnership Proposals 2026

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued solicitation NNH26ZDA009L to seek partnership proposals for the Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon). Managed through the Science Mission Directorate, this Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) facilitates a partnership agreement related to the conference’s execution and support. This opportunity is classified under PSC AR11 for Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Basic Research and NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).

The solicitation is published as an open competition with no set-aside designated (NONE). Proposals must be submitted by July 18, 2026, and the primary place of performance is Washington, DC. Rebecca McCauley Rench serves as the point of contact for this requirement. Detailed documentation, including the full AFPP text and a summary PDF, is available through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES).

NASA intends to use the NSPIRES platform for all formal updates, including amendments and responses to individual inquiries. The notice includes two attachments: the AFPP Full Text and a summary document titled AbSciCon_AFPP_NSPIRES_Summary_April_2026.pdf, both posted on April 27, 2026. This announcement does not constitute a commitment by the agency to enter into a final agreement.