investment dollar is critical to NASA’s ultimate success – Ultimate objective is to achieve infusion of critical technologies into NASA’s missions, risk reduction demonstrations, or R&D facilities Agency Alignment: SBIR/STTR Program resides within NASA’s Broader Space Technology Program (STP) NASA Innovative and Advanced Concepts Space Technology Research Grants/Fellowships Technology Demonstration Mission Game Changing Developments Centennial Challenges Prizes Small Spacecraft Program NASA Center Innovation Funds Flight Opportunities SBIR/STTR 2
of NASA’s Mission Directorates: • Science • Human Exploration & Operations • Aeronautics Research STTR Topics/Subtopics develop to support mid- to long-term technology development needs identified in NASA’s “Space Technology Roadmaps” or National Aeronautics R&D Plan NASA Centers Play Critical Role SBIR/STTR Projects are managed at one of NASA’s 10 Centers – home to NASA’s development projects, research facilities and house Subject Matter Experts 3
has awarded and administered 12,066 SBIR Phase I/II Contracts • GSFC has administered 1730 SBIR/STTR Phase I/II Contracts totaling $384,797,036 There are Currently 46 Active GSFC SBIR/STTR (All Phase II’s); total contract value of $31M The Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector Cameras on TIRS/LDCM, launched in February, 2013 are the direct result of the NASA SBIR Program Six SBIR Related Developments are currently onboard Curiosity 4
important aspects: The SBC and its partnering institution are required to sign a cooperative agreement detailing the allocation of intellectual property rights and rights to carry on follow-up R&D or commercialization between the SBC and RI. While the proposal is still submitted by the SBC, at least 30% of the funding must be allocated to the RI for its activities. Likewise, at least 40% must be for the SBC. For SBIR, the PI must be employed by the SBC. For STTR, the PI does not have to be employed by the SBC. 7
technical, commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed innovation, and the quality of the SBC's performance. • Phase I work and results should provide a sound basis for the continued development, demonstration and delivery of the proposed innovation in Phase II and follow-on efforts. • Successful completion of Phase I objectives is a prerequisite to consideration for a Phase II award. Phase I Overview PY 2012 announcement planned for late March 2013 10 Basis of Evaluation: Factor 1: Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility Factor 2: Experience, Qualifications and Facilities Factor 3: Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan Factor 4: Commercial Potential and Feasibility Factor 5: Price Reasonableness
• Air Traffic Management Research and Development (ATM R&D) • Air Vehicle Technologies • Aeronautics Research Human Exploration and Operations • In-Situ Resource Utilization • Space Transportation • Life Support and Habitation Systems • Extra-Vehicular Activity Technology • Lightweight Spacecraft Materials and Structures • Autonomous and Robotic Systems • Entry, Descent and Landing Technology • High Efficiency Space Power Systems • Space Communications and Navigation • Ground Processing and ISS Utilization • Radiation Protection • Human Research and Health Maintenance Science Mission Directorate • Sensors, Detectors and Instruments • Advanced Telescope Systems • Spacecraft and Platform Subsystems • Robotic Exploration Technologies • Information Technologies • Low-Cost Small Spacecraft and Technologies • Launch Propulsion Systems • In-Space Propulsion Technologies • Space Power and Energy Storage • Robotics, Tele-Robotics and Autonomous Systems • Communication and Navigation • Human Health, Life Support and Habitation Systems • Human Exploration Destination Systems • Science Instruments, Observatories and Sensor Systems • Entry, Descent and Landing Systems • Nanotechnology • Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology and Processing • Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing • Ground and Launch Systems Processing • Thermal Management Systems • Cross-cutting Aeronautics SBIR STTR 11
contracts are selected for Phase II follow-on efforts Generally speaking, the follow-on effort entails development and test of the innovation/prototype Past Performance (for Phase I effort) is not a separate evaluation factor but will be evaluated under factors 1 and 4 below 12 Basis of Evaluation: Factor 1: Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility Factor 2: Experience, Qualifications and Facilities Factor 3: Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan Factor 4: Commercial Potential and Feasibility Factor 5: Price Reasonableness
Notes: • Program Year is assigned to Phase I effort - lags Fiscal Year allocation for Phase II • ESMD merged with SMD • SOMD renamed HEOMD • PY 2011 Awards were broken into two selections; November 2011 and plan to announce second set of awards soon.
SBIR research into NASA acquisition programs as well as the private sector. Program will provide a Phase II company with additional Phase II SBIR or STTR funding matching the investment funds the company obtains from non-SBIR/non-STTR sources such as NASA acquisition programs or the private sector. Phase II Enhancements will: Extend an existing Phase II contract from 4 months up to one year; and match up to $150,000 of non- SBIR/non-STTR funds. If selected for Enhancement, the funds from the outside investor must be transferred to the company before the SBIR/STTR-matching funds will be added to the Phase II contract. 14
of the product may be needed at the conclusion of the Phase II/IIE contract to ready innovation for application. • Phase III provides a pathway for infusion of the Phase II results into regular NASA programs and/or the marketing to other government agencies or into the commercial marketplace. • Phase III projects are funded with money from a source other than the SBIR program. • NASA is able to accelerate its Phase III procurement process by recognizing that the Federal competition in contracting requirements have been met by the Phase I and II competitions. • In other words, the Phase III funding is awarded based on the merits of the Phase II results without further need for competitive bids. • Private-sector investment, in various forms, is also a vehicle for the Phase III process. • NASA awarded 73 phase III’s in FY 11 and 78 Phase III’s in FY2012 15
Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 301.286.0749 Richard Leshner NASA SBIR/STTR Program Executive Email: [email protected] Visit us on the web: http://sbir.gsfc.nasa.gov/SBIR/SBIR.html
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