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[a479be0e764b4710b02ffe25fc2fea1d] Final RFP - Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN)

• Source: sam.gov
• Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
• Posted: 2026-06-01 · Deadline: 2026-06-15T14:00:00-04:00
• URL: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a479be0e764b4710b02ffe25fc2fea1d/view
• Relevance: 8/10 · FFRDC: yes · Cost share: unclear · Foreign entity: unclear
• Lexical hits: Mars, NAICS:336414 (score 4.0)
• Themes: Spacecraft power system architecture, Avionics hardware, Mixed-signal electronics
• Fit: The Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN) requires robust power and avionics systems for deep space communication infrastructure. This aligns with JPL's core competencies in spacecraft power architecture and high-reliability electronics for planetary missions.
• Eligibility quote: > NASA solicitations issued via NSPIRES or standard procurement channels for mission-level infrastructure are generally open to JPL as a NASA FFRDC.

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[2d178abf795741e695cd54b335e68140] Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Nautilus for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D)

• Source: sam.gov
• Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI
• Posted: 2026-06-01 · Deadline: —
• URL: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2d178abf795741e695cd54b335e68140/view
• Relevance: 4/10 · FFRDC: yes · Cost share: unclear · Foreign entity: unclear
• Lexical hits: Broad Agency Announcement, BAA, NAICS:541715 (score 8.0)
• Themes: AI/ML applied to spacecraft power, autonomy, and electronics
• Fit: The BAA focuses on general AI/ML research for Army applications. While JPL has expertise in AI/ML for autonomous spacecraft power and electronics, the scope of this BAA is broad and not specifically aligned with space-flight power systems.
• Eligibility quote: > Proposals are invited from educational institutions, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, and private industry. FFRDCs are eligible to propose.

[a077021d13f843a5aa5f0baee00b1097] AI Forge Program: University Research Capabilities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Thrusts Request for Information (RFI)

• Source: sam.gov
• Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
• Posted: 2026-06-01 · Deadline: 2026-06-22T17:00:00
• URL: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a077021d13f843a5aa5f0baee00b1097/view
• Relevance: 4/10 · FFRDC: unclear · Cost share: unclear · Foreign entity: unclear
• Lexical hits: Request for Information, RFI, NAICS:541715 (score 6.0)
• Themes: AI/ML applied to spacecraft power, autonomy, and electronics
• Fit: This is an RFI for university research capabilities in AI. While JPL has strong AI/ML capabilities relevant to spacecraft autonomy and power systems, the RFI is specifically targeting university partnerships, making it a low-priority fit for an FFRDC.

[d1155c988d264b8da5815333ffee3e7b] DARPA Research Solutions Opening

• Source: sam.gov
• Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
• Posted: 2026-06-02 · Deadline: 2027-06-01T23:59:00
• URL: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d1155c988d264b8da5815333ffee3e7b/view
• Relevance: 8/10 · FFRDC: yes · Cost share: unclear · Foreign entity: unclear
• Lexical hits: DARPA, NAICS:541715 (score 5.0)
• Themes: Spacecraft power system architecture, Power electronics, Radiation-hard and high-reliability space electronics, AI/ML applied to spacecraft power
• Fit: DARPA Research Solutions Openings (RSOs) frequently solicit high-risk, high-reward research in advanced electronics, power management, and autonomous systems relevant to space-flight applications. The broad scope allows for proposals in radiation-hardened electronics and power system architectures, which align directly with JPL Section 345 capabilities.
• Eligibility quote: > All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. Historically, FFRDCs are eligible to participate in DARPA RSOs as primes or team members unless specific topic-level restrictions are applied.

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