NASA SBIR/STTR Program Cynthia Firman GSFC SBIR/STTR Program Manager NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Code 504/599 Greenbelt, MD [email protected] 301.286.0749 

NASA’s SBIR/STTR Program Objectives/Agency Alignment Objectives: – Every technology development 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 

SBIR/STTR Program Organization SBIR Topics/Subtopics developed to support the needs 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 

Fun Facts Since 1983 (beginning of SBIR/STTR Program): • NASA 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 

SBIR/Curiosity Connection 5 

Agency Budget & Award Statistics 6 

Differences in SBIR/STTR Programs STTR differs from SBIR in three 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 

Program Overview Added New SBIR Category in 2012 Solicitation: “Select” (larger $ award) 8 

Phases/Progression Phase I Phase II Phase II Enhancement Phase III Commercialization/ Infusion The NASA SBIR/STTR Program offers many pathways to success Cross Agency (PII/PIIE/PIII) 9 

The purpose of Phase I is to determine the scientific, 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 

2012 Solicitation Phase I Topic Areas Aeronautics • Aviation Safety • 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 

Phase II Overview Approximately 45% of the selected Phase I 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 

NASA SBIR/STTR Program Phase II Awards (FY09 – FY12) 13 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. 

Phase II Enhancement Overview  Further encourages the transition of 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 

Phase III Overview • It is understood that further development 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 

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For more information, contact: 17 Cynthia Firman GSFC SBIR/STTR Program 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