FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NIAC FELLOWS
Sharon M. Garrison NASA NIAC Coordinator March 8, 2006 Sharon.m.garrison@nasa.gov 301.286.3107
Begin NOW Begin seeking funding opportunities by the end of your Phase I for Post Phase Funding by NASA, other U.S. government agencies, and private sources! If you don’t---you won’t… – get $$$$$. – make connections with NASA technical leaders and funding sources. – be in charge of the destiny of your advanced concept development.
What Should You Do? By the end of Phase I, get connected with NASA through your own contacts, Bob Cassanova’s assistance or Sharon Garrison’s assistance. – Ask for help!!!! – Be: aggressive, persistent persuasive, and a credible partner.
What Else Should You Do? • Network with Fellows during and after NIAC meetings. • Make contact with successful NIAC Fellows. • Read Bradley Edwards and Robert Hoyt’s keynote speaker presentations.
What Else Should I Do? • Seek out post Phase II (or even Post Phase I) funding sources. • Enabling concepts for your advanced concept development can be funded through NASA sources, the SBIR/STTR program, and private sources.
Overview of NASA’s SBIR and STTR Programs
W. Paul Mexcur NASA SBIR/STTR Program Manager
Research Opportunities Reserved for Small Business
SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAM
Program Descriptions Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Set-aside program for small business 2.50% concerns to engage in federal R&D -with potential for commercialization. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Set-aside program to facilitate 0.30% cooperative R&D between small business concerns and U.S. research institutions -with potential for commercialization.
SBIR/STTR: 3-Phase Program PHASE I Feasibility Study $100K and 6-month (SBIR) or 12-month (STTR) Award
PHASE II Full Research/R&D $750K and 2-year Award (SBIR/STTR)
PHASE III Commercialization Stage Use of non-SBIR/STTR Funds
Typical Phase I Process Solicitation Topics
Evaluation
Ph I award
About 6-9 months
Proposal Submission
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Agencies describe R&D topics in solicitations.
• Small Business Concerns prepare short (usually 25-page)proposals. Unsolicited proposals not accepted. • Agencies evaluate based on technical merit, firm’s qualifications, and commercial potential / societal benefit. • Agencies make Phase I awards.
WHY STTR ? Small Business Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1992 Stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions Foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions
STTR PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CHECKPOINTS Applicant is Small Business Concern Formal Cooperative R&D Effort Minimum 40% by small business Minimum 30% by U.S. research institution
U.S. Research Institution College or University; other non-profit research organization; Federal R&D center
Intellectual Property Agreement Allocation of Rights in IP and Rights to Carry out Follow-on R&D and Commercialization
SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS CRITICAL DIFFERENCES
Principal Investigator SBIR: Primary (>50%) employment must be with small business concern STTR: Primary employment not stipulated PI can be from research institution and/or from small business concern
Some important facts to remember
Eligibility is determined at time of award
No appendices allowed in Phase I
The PI is not required to have a Ph.D.
The PI is required to have expertise to oversee project scientifically and technically
Applications may be submitted to different agencies for similar work
Awards may not be accepted from different agencies for duplicative projects
Utilize Your State Resources ‌.. http://www.sbirworld.com/statecontacts.asp?mnuState=1
STATE CONTACTS
NASA SBIR/STTR 2006 Budget SBIR $105M STTR $13M
SBIR - Phase I Contracts: $70K (6 months) STTR - Phase I Contracts: $100K (12 months) SBIR/STTR - Phase II Contracts: $600K (2 years)
NASA Organization
Four Mission Directorates: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Aeronautics Research (www.aerospace.nasa.gov) Exploration Systems (www.exploration.nasa.gov) Science (www.science.hq.nasa.gov) Space Operations (www.hq.nasa.gov/osf)
NASA Directorate Interests
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Aeronautics Research (www.aerospace.nasa.gov) • • •
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Aviation Safety and Security Vehicle Systems Airspace Systems
Exploration Systems (www.exploration.nasa.gov) • • • •
Moon Initiative Technology Support Power Propulsion Biological Sciences
NASA Directorate Interests
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Science (www.science.hq.nasa.gov) • • • • • •
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Earth Science Solar System Exploration Telescopes Sensors and Detectors Helioscience Spacecraft Technologies
Space Operations (www.hq.nasa.gov/osf) • •
Communications Operations
SBIR Research Topics Exploration Systems: • Communications, Computing & Electronic Imaging • Advanced Materials and Structural Concepts • Power Propulsion and Chemical Systems • Advanced Studies Concepts and Tools • Software Intelligent Systems and Modeling • Advanced Space Operations • High Energy Space Systems • Advanced Space Platform Systems • Lunar and Planetary Surface Operations • Prometheus Technologies • Human Systems Research and Technology
Aeronautics Research:
• Life Support and Habitation
Aviation Safety and Security
• Human Systems Integration
Vehicle Systems
• Space Based Industry Enabling
Airspace Systems
Technologies
SBIR Research Topics Science: Robotic Exploration of the Moon and Mars Robotic Exploration Throughout the Solar System Astronomical Observatories to Seek Earthlike Extrasolar Planets and Environments Exploration of the Universe Beyond our Solar System Sun-Solar System Connection Earth-Sun System Instrument and Sensor Technology Earth-Sun System Data Applications Science Spacecraft Systems Technology Advanced modeling, simulation, and Analysis for Science
Space Operations: Space Communications Space Transportation
All Ten NASA Centers Participate In the SBIR Program
Glenn
Goddard Headquarters
Ames Dryden
Langley Marshall
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Kennedy Stennis Johnson
STTR Research Topics Each STTR topic supports 2 of the current highest priority technology needs of a NASA Center •
Ames Research Center: Information Technologies for System Health Management, Autonomy, and Scientific Exploration Space Radiation Dosimetry and Countermeasures
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Dryden Flight Research Center: Flight Dynamics System Characteristics Advanced Concepts for Flight Research
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Glenn Research Center: Aerospace Communications Space Power and Propulsion
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Goddard Space Flight Center: Earth Science Sensors and Instruments Space Science Sensors and Instruments
STTR Research Topics •
Johnson Space Center: Advanced Crew Support Technology Robotics and Virtual Digital Human Technologies
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Kennedy Space Center: Self-Healing Repair Technologies Batteryless, Wireless Remote Sensors
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Langley Research Center: Personal Air Transportation Technologies for Flight Demonstration Non-destructive Evaluation and Structural Health Monitoring
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Marshall Space Flight Center: Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Advanced High Fidelity Design and Analysis Tools for Space Propulsion
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Stennis Space Center: Rocket Propulsion Testing Systems Integrated Life-cycle Asset Mapping, Management, and Tracking
SBIR is a Three Phase Program
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Phase I is a 6 month, $70K effort to determine the feasibility of the proposed innovation – Phase I contracts are based on proposals received in response to the program s annual solicitation
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Phase II is a 2 year, $600K research, development, and demonstration effort – Phase II contracts are awarded to successful Phase I contractors
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Phase III is the non-SBIR funded commercialization activity based on the Phase II result
Nature of SBIR Contracts
• SBIR contracts are fixed price contracts to be completed on a best effort basis • Contractors own resulting intellectual property (data, copyrights, patents, etc.) • Government has royalty-free rights for government use of intellectual property • Government protects data from public dissemination for four years after contract ends
SBIR Program Eligibility Checkpoints
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Organized for-profit U.S. business
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At least 51% U.S. owned and independently operated
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Small business located in the U.S.
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P.I.’s primary employment with small business during the project
Selection Process
• All proposals are submitted electronically via the internet •
http://sbir.nasa.gov
SBIR Electronic SBIR Handbook
Electronic Handbook
• Proposals are screened for administrative completeness and turned over to the managing NASA Center for technical review
Selection Process 1. 2. 3. 4.
Phase I Evaluation Criteria:
Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility (50%) Experience, Qualifications and Facilities (25%) Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan (25%) Commercial Potential and Feasibility (adjectival)
Proposal Evaluation Process •
Evaluations are performed by NASA scientists and engineers to determine the merit of a proposal
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A proposal that is recommended for award will be ranked relative to all other recommended proposals
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All firms will receive a debriefing automatically via email
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Evaluation factors: 1. Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility 2. Experience, Qualifications and Facilities 3. Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan 4. Commercial Potential
Selection Process 1. 2. 3. 4.
Phase II Evaluation Criteria:
Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility (50%) Experience, Qualifications and Facilities (25%) Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan (25%) Commercial Potential and Feasibility (critical) • Commercial Potential of the Technology • Commercial Intent of the Offeror • Capability of the Offeror to Realize Commercialization
Selection Process
Ranking Criteria: 1. 2. 3.
Value to NASA Reasonable Chance of Success Probability that Company Can Successfully Commercialize Technology (Phase III)
2005 Phase 1 Selection Statistics SBIR: – 2,184 proposals from 898 firms located in 49 states plus D.C. and PR were evaluated – 923 proposals recommended – 300 selections (13%) announced on November 18th
STTR: – 231 proposals from 188 firms located in 37 states were evaluated – 115 proposals recommended – 35 selections (17%) announced on November 18th Approximately 40% of the Phase 1 contracts are selected for Phase 2
SBIR 2004 Phase 2 Selections
• 290 SBIR 2004 Phase 1 Selections announced November 19, 2004 • 273 Phase 2 proposals submitted (94%) • 232 Phase 2 proposals recommended by NASA Centers (84%) • 140 selections announced 10/05/05 (48%) – 124 Firms, located in 34 states – $84M total contract value of selections
Some Important Facts to Remember
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Eligibility is determined at time of award
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No appendices allowed in Phase I
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The PI is not required to have a Ph.D.
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The PI is required to have expertise to oversee project scientifically and technically
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Applications may be submitted to different agencies for similar work
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Awards may not be accepted from different agencies for duplicative projects
Questions
• Is NASA interested in my technology ? Review last year’s solicitation for potential areas of interest (sbir.nasa.gov)
• What is NASA doing is this area of technology ? Call SBIR Program Office at NASA center(s) that lead the subtopic that is closest to your interests and have them put you in touch with a technical person working in the subject area Calls must be made before solicitation opens
• Does my proposal need to fit into a specific subtopic? Yes, proposals that are not responsive to the solicitation may be classified “nonresponsive” and rejected. However, the subtopics are usually broadly written.
Questions
• What should my proposal look like ? A sample proposal is available at sbir.nasa.gov Procurement info – Contract Admin & Closeout – NASA SBIR/STTR Firms Library
• Should I consider using consultants and subcontractors? Yes, but remember limitations (1/3 of research work), and no NASA Personnel
• Can I submit the same proposal to different subtopics if it applies? No, you risk having all proposals disqualified
SBIR/STTR Program Schedule
2006 Program Solicitation Opening Date: 07/07/2006 Closing Date: 09/07/2006 Selections: Nov. 2006
http://sbir.nasa.gov
What s New and Unique? • NASA manages its SBIR and STTR programs via the NASA SBIR Electronic Handbook (EHB) All proposals are submitted electronically Contract administration is managed via the SBIR EHB Access to the EHB is directly from the NASA SBIR website http://sbir.nasa.gov • NASA is the prime customer for SBIR and STTR
developed technologies Emphasis is placed on Phase 3 contracting NASA has issued many multi-million dollar Phase 3 follow-on contracts
NASA SBIR/STTR Homepage http://sbir.nasa.gov