1. NIAC Post Phase 2 NASA Funding Opportunities -SBIR & STTR W. Paul MexcurProgram Manager
2. Funding Opportunitiesafter NIAC Phase 2•Federal Business Opportunitieshttp://www.fedbizopps.gov•NASA Acquisition Internet Service: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov•NASA’s SBIR/STTR Programhttp://sbir.nasa.gov•Funding outside NASA
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6. From Conceptualization to Technology Utilization
Enabling NASA’s FutureNASA Technology NeedsNASA NeedsSBIR/STTRSBIR/STTRMission DirTechnologyProgramsMission DirTechnologyProgramsNASAPrograms & ProjectsNASAPrograms ProjectsCommercialMarketCommercialMarket•Visualization ofNASA’s Future•EarlyTechnologyFeasibilitydemos•MissionDirectorateFocusedTechnologyMaturation•Technology Road Maps•NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts ••Over 500New contractEach year•LeverageEarly stageTechnologiesFor specificAgencyNeeds•Over 1000 USSmall BusinessesParticipatingEach year•Ability to issuePhase 3ContractsWithout futureCompetition•UtilizingAdvancedTechnologiesFor specificMission needs•High need toMatureTechnology toMitigateMission risk•Utilization ofTechnology forLargeCommercialMarket•Need toProduce largeQuantities atLow cost•cost
7. SBIR& STTR Technology Readiness LevelsSystem Test, Launch & OperationsSystem/ Subsystem DevelopmentTechnology DemonstrationTechnology DevelopmentResearch to Prove FeasibilityBasic Technology ResearchTRL 9TRL 9TRL 8TRL 8TRL 7TRL 7TRL 6TRL 6TRL 5TRL 5TRL 4TRL 4TRL 3TRL 3TRL 2TRL 2TRL 1TRL 1Flight ProjectsBasic ResearchResearch and Technology Base “Technology Push” Capability- Focused TechnologyDevelopment and Demo Programs“Applications Pull” e.g. SBIR, STTRAdvanced Development Programs“SystemSpecific”
8. Program DescriptionsProgram Descriptions
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Set-aside program for small business concerns to engage in federal R&D --with potential for commercialization
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Set-aside program to facilitate cooperative R&D between small businessconcerns andU.S. research institutions -- with potential for commercialization
2.50% of Extramural R&D Budget
0.30% of Extramural R&D Budget
9. Congressional Objectives
Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982•Stimulate technological innovation•Use small business to meet federal R&D needs•Foster and encourage participation by minorities and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation•Increase private-sector commercialization innovations derived from federal R&D
12. Basic Program Flow SBIR/STTR: Three Phase Program•PHASE I ÂFeasibility study Â$100K and 6 months (SBIR) Âor 12 months (STTR) •PHASE II ÂFull R/R&D Â2-Year Award and $750K•PHASE III ÂUtilization/Commercialization Stage ÂUse of non-SBIR Funds
13. SBIR PROGRAM ELIGIBILITYSBIR ELIGIBILITY ¾Organized for-profit U.S. business ¾At least 51% U.S.-owned by individuals and independently operated ¾Small Business located in the U.S. ¾500 or fewer employees ¾P.I.’s primary employment with smallbusiness during project
14. Who Participates in SBIR? 9Firms are typically small and new to the program 9About 1/3 are first-time Phase I awardees 9Small hi-tech firms from across the country*FY01 Phase I DOD Award WinnersFirm Size Distribution*
15. Phase 1 Process FlowSolicitationTopics•Agencies describe R&D topicsin solicitations•Small Business Concerns prepareshort (usually 25-page)proposals. Unsolicited proposals not accepted•Agenciesevaluatebased on technicalmerit, firm’s qualifications, and commercial potential / societal benefit•Agenciesmake Phase I awards About 6-9 months ProposalSubmissionEvaluationPh I award
16. SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS
CRITICAL DIFFERENCES
Research Partner
SBIR: Permits research institution partners
[Outsource ~ 33% Phase I and 50% Phase IIR&D]
STTR: Requires research institution partners (e.g., universities)
40% small business concerns (for-profit) and
30% U.S. research institution (non-profit)] AWARD ALWAYS MADE TO SMALL BUSINESS
17. SBIR - Supporting NASA’s
Technology Priorities
Exploration SystemsExploration SystemsSpace OperationsSpace OperationsScienceScienceAeronautics ResearchAeronautics Research••To Understand and Protect Our Home PlanetPlanet••To explore the Universe and Search for Lifefor Life••To Inspire the Next Generation of ExplorersExplorersMission Mission DirectoratesDirectoratesVISIONVISIONMISSIONMISSIONTo improve To life here,To extend life to there,To find life beyondbeyondSBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASA’s Technology PrioritSBIR Priorities ies -- Enabling NASA’S Future Through the Innovation of Small Business
19. Science:™™Robotic exploration of the Moon & Mars ™Robotic Exploration throughout the solar system ™Advanced telescope systems ™Exploration of the universe beyond oursolar system ™Instrument technologies for solar science ™Earth Science instrument & sensortechnology ™Science spacecraft systems technology ™Advanced modeling, simulation& analysisfor scienceSpace Operations:Space 99Space communications 9Space transportationSBIR Research TopicsSBIR Topics
20. Budget, Award TypeBudget, Type& Amount& Amount
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STTR
2006 Budget
$105.5M
$12.2M
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Contracts
$100K
6 months
$100K
1 year
Phase 2
Contracts
$600K
2 years
$600K
2 years
21. Evaluation Criteria1.Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility (50%) 2.Experience, Qualifications and Facilities (25%) 3.Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan (25%) 4.CommercialPotential and Feasibility (adjectival)
22. 2006 Phase 1 Selection Statistics
SBIR:
–1,697 proposals from 801 firms located in45 states plus D.C. are being evaluated
–Anticipate 260 (15%) selections to be announced on November 17th
STTR:
–201 proposals are being evaluated
–Anticipate 26 (13%) selections to be announced on November 17th
Approximately 40% of the Phase 1 contracts are selected for Phase 2
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How to Submit A ProposalStep 1: Access the SubmissionElectronic Handbook viathe SBIR homepage: http://sbir.nasa.govStep 2: Register your firm (Your Firm’s EIN/Tax ID No. is needed for this process) Step 4: Log into the handbookStep 3: During registration, selecta firm id number (PIN) andIndividual id/password
26. Proposal Submission
How to Submit A ProposalStep 5: Choose the “Start New Phase 1Proposal” link andcomplete the subsequent formStep 6: Once your proposal has been added to your activity worksheet, you can begin completing your submission
28. SBIR Technologies on Mars Exploration Rovers
YardneyTechnical Products of Pawtucket, Connecticutdeveloped lithium ion batterieswith specific energy of >100Wh/kg and energy density of 240 Wh/land long cycle life. Subsequently, they won a large Air Force/NASA contract to develop batteries for space applications. They are supplying the batteries for the 2003 Mars Rovers.
Maxwell Technologiesof San Diego, Californiafabricated and tested an ASCII chipwith single event latch up protection technology. Innovation enables the use of commercial chip technology in space missions, providing higher performance at a lower cost. Supplying A to D converter for Mars 03 Rovers.
StarsysResearch of Boulder, Colorado
developed several paraffin based heat switchesthat function autonomously. Heat switches control radiator for electronics package on Mars 2003 Rovers.
29. NASA Center Contacts
Ames Research Center -RyszardPisarski, 650-604-0149
Dryden Flight Research Center -Ron Young, 661-276-3741
Glenn Research Center -GynelleSteele, 216-433-8258
Goddard Space Flight Center -Jim Chern, 301-286-5836
Jet Propulsion Laboratory -Wayne Schober, 818-354-8581
Johnson Space Flight Center -Kumar Krishen, 281-483-1348
Kennedy Space Flight Center -Chuck Griffin, 321-867-6225
Langley Research Center -Bob Yang, 757-864-8020
Marshall Space Flight Center -Lynn Garrison, 256-544-6719
StennisSpace Flight Center -Ray Bryant, 228-688-3964QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressorare needed to see this picture.
