NIAC Post Phase 2 NASA Funding Opportunities - SBIR & STTR. W. Paul Mexcur Program Manager

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1 NIAC Post Phase 2 NASA Funding Opportunities - SBIR & STTR W. Paul Mexcur Program Manager

2 Funding Opportunities after NIAC Phase 2 Federal Business Opportunities NASA Acquisition Internet Service: NASA s SBIR/STTR Program Funding outside NASA

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6 From Conceptualization to Technology Utilization Enabling NASA s Future NASA Technology Needs SBIR/STTR Mission Dir Technology Programs NASA Programs & Projects Commercial Market Visualization of NASA s Future Technology Road Maps NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts Early Technology Feasibility demos Over 500 New contract Each year Over 1000 US Small Businesses Participating Each year Mission Directorate Focused Technology Maturation Leverage Early stage Technologies For specific Agency Needs Utilizing Advanced Technologies For specific Mission needs High need to Mature Technology to Mitigate Mission risk Utilization of Technology for Large Commercial Market Need to Produce large Quantities at Low cost Ability to issue Phase 3 Contracts Without future Competition

7 SBIR & STTR Technology Readiness Levels System Test, Launch & Operations TRL 9 System/ Subsystem Development Technology Demonstration Technology Development Research to Prove Feasibility TRL 8 TRL 7 TRL 6 TRL 5 TRL 4 TRL 3 Research and Technology Base Technology Push Capability- Focused Technology Development and Demo Programs Applications Pull Advanced Development Programs System Specific Flight Projects Basic Technology Research TRL 2 Basic Research TRL 1 e.g. SBIR, STTR

8 Program Descriptions Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Set-aside program for small business concerns to engage in federal R&D -- with potential for commercialization 2.50% of Extramural R&D Budget Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Set-aside program to facilitate cooperative R&D between small business concerns and U.S. research institutions -- with potential for commercialization 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

10 SBIR / STTR Participating Agencies TOTAL ~ $2.5 + B FY 2006 DOD SBIR/STTR HHS SBIR/STTR NASA SBIR/STTR DOE SBIR/STTR NSF SBIR/STTR DHS SBIR USDA SBIR DOC SBIR ED SBIR EPA SBIR DOT SBIR

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12 Basic Program Flow SBIR/STTR: Three Phase Program PHASE I PHASE II Feasibility study $100K and 6 months (SBIR) or 12 months (STTR) Full R/R&D 2-Year Award and $750K PHASE III Utilization/Commercialization Stage Use of non-sbir Funds

13 SBIR PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY Organized for- profit U.S. business At least 51% U.S.- owned by individuals and independently operated Small Business located in the U.S. 500 or fewer employees P.I. s primary employment with small business during project

14 *FY01 Phase I DOD Award Winners Who Participates in SBIR? Firms are typically small and new to the program About 1/3 are first-time Phase I awardees Small hi-tech firms from across the country Firm Size Distribution*

15 Phase 1 Process Flow Solicitation Topics Proposal Submission Evaluation Ph I award About 6-9 months 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

16 SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS CRITICAL DIFFERENCES Research Partner SBIR: Permits research institution partners [Outsource ~ 33% Phase I and 50% Phase II R&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 VISION To improve life here, To extend life to there, To find life beyond SBIR - Supporting NASA s Technology Priorities MISSION To Understand and Protect Our Home Planet To explore the Universe and Search for Life To Inspire the Next Generation of Explorers Exploration Systems Space Operations Science Mission Directorates Aeronautics Research SBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASA s Technology Priorities ies - Enabling NASA S Future Through the Innovation of Small Business

18 SBIR Research Topics Exploration Systems: Analysis & integration Avionics & software Environmental control & life support In-situ resource utilization Propulsion & propellants storage, Physiological countermeasures Space radiation Exploration medical capabilities Thermal protection Thermal management Mechanisms Structures & materials Operations Power Aeronautics Research: Aviation safety Fundamental aeronautics Airspace systems Aeronautics test technologies

19 SBIR Research Topics Science: Robotic exploration of the Moon & Mars Robotic Exploration throughout the solar system Advanced telescope systems Exploration of the universe beyond our solar system Instrument technologies for solar science Earth Science instrument & sensor technology Science spacecraft systems technology Advanced modeling, simulation & analysis for science Space Operations: Space communications Space transportation

20 Budget, Award Type & Amount 2006 Budget Phase 1 Contracts Phase 2 Contracts SBIR $105.5M $100K 6 months $600K 2 years STTR $12.2M $100K 1 year $600K 2 years

21 Evaluation Criteria 1. Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility (50%) 2. Experience, Qualifications and Facilities (25%) 3. Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan (25%) 4. Commercial Potential and Feasibility (adjectival)

22 2006 Phase 1 Selection Statistics SBIR: 1,697 proposals from 801 firms located in 45 states plus D.C. are being evaluated Anticipate 260 (15%) selections to be announced on November 17 th STTR: 201 proposals are being evaluated Anticipate 26 (13%) selections to be announced on November 17 th Approximately 40% of the Phase 1 contracts are selected for Phase 2

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25 Proposal Submission How to Submit A Proposal Step 1: Access the Submission Electronic Handbook via the SBIR homepage: Step 2: Register your firm (Your Firm s EIN/Tax ID No. is needed for this process) Step 3: During registration, select a firm id number (PIN) and Individual id/password Step 4: Log into the handbook

26 Proposal Submission How to Submit A Proposal Step 5: Choose the Start New Phase 1 Proposal link and complete the subsequent form Step 6: Once your proposal has been added to your activity worksheet, you can begin completing your submission

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28 SBIR Technologies on Mars Exploration Rovers Yardney Technical Products of Pawtucket, Connecticut developed lithium ion batteries with specific energy of >100Wh/kg and energy density of 240 Wh/l and 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 Technologies of San Diego, California fabricated and tested an ASCII chip with 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. Starsys Research of Boulder, Colorado developed several paraffin based heat switches that function autonomously. Heat switches control radiator for electronics package on Mars 2003 Rovers.

29 NASA Center Contacts Ames Research Center - Ryszard Pisarski, Dryden Flight Research Center - Ron Young, Glenn Research Center - Gynelle Steele, Goddard Space Flight Center - Jim Chern, Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Wayne Schober, Johnson Space Flight Center - Kumar Krishen, Kennedy Space Flight Center - Chuck Griffin, Langley Research Center - Bob Yang, Marshall Space Flight Center - Lynn Garrison, QuickTime and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. Stennis Space Flight Center - Ray Bryant,

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