NASA s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs May 2, 2007
Innovative Partnerships Program Office Director Deputy Director Secretary Staff Functions Resources Management Administrative Officer Chief Technologist Communications Technology Infusion SBIR/STTR Seed Fund Innovation Incubator Enterprise Engine Centennial Challenges New Activities Partnership Development Technology Transfer Intellectual Property New Innovative Partnerships IPP Offices at each of NASA s Field Centers ARC DFRC GRC GSFC JPL JSC KSC LaRC MSFC SSC
SBIR/STTR CONSOLIDATION MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
SBIR/STTR Agency Funding FY 2006 $2.3 Billion NASA 5.4 % DoE 4.8 % NSF 4.4% Others 3.0 % DoD 55.1% NIH 27.3 %
NASA SBIR/STTR 2007 Budget SBIR ~ $138M STTR ~ $16M SBIR - Phase I Contracts: $100K (6 months) STTR - Phase I Contracts: $100K (12 months) SBIR/STTR - Phase II Contracts: $600K (2 years)
NASA Strategic Approach Every technology development investment dollar is critical to the ultimate success of NASA s mission Ensure alignment and integration with Mission Directorate priorities Investments should be complementary with technologies being pursued by other IPP investments and partnerships Mission Directorate programs and projects prime contractors other agency SBIR/STTR investments Ultimate objective is to achieve infusion of critical technologies into NASA s Mission Directorate flight programs/projects ground or test systems or other uses to advance NASA s mission Mission Directorate establish high priority needs and existing gaps High priority needs are developed into topics for the annual solicitation Subtopics may be clustered to support the development and maturation of critical technologies for infusion
Mission Driven! SBIR/STTR = Small Business Innovation for NASA and the Nation Partnership with Mission Directorates Drives SBIR/STTR Investment Exploration Systems Aeronautics Research Science Space Operations
NASA Directorate Interests Aeronautics Research (www.aerospace.nasa.gov) Aviation Safety and Security Vehicle Systems Airspace Systems Aeronautics Test Technology Exploration Systems (www.exploration.nasa.gov) Moon Initiative Technology Support Power Propulsion Exploration Crew Health Capabilities
NASA Directorate Interests Science (www.science.hq.nasa.gov) Earth Science Solar System Exploration Telescopes Sensors and Detectors Helioscience Spacecraft Technologies Space Operations (www.hq.nasa.gov/osf) Communications Operations
Aeronautics Research Topics Aviation Safety Fundamental Aeronautics Airspace Systems Aeronautics Test Technologies
Exploration Systems Topics - 1 Avionics & Software Sensors for Autonomous Systems Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Lunar In-situ Resources Utilization (ISRU) Structures, Materials and Mechanisms Lunar Operations Energy Generation and Storage
Exploration Systems Topics - 2 Propulsion and Cryogenics Systems Protection Systems Thermal Management Exploration Crew Health Capabilities Space Human Factors and Food Systems Space Radiation
Science Topics Robotics Exploration Technologies Advanced Telescopes Sensors, Detectors, and Instruments Spacecraft and Platform Subsystems Information Technologies Small Satellites
Space Operation Topics Space Communications and Navigation Space Transportation Processing and Operations
PY07 Operating Schedule Solicitation Development Guidelines January 24, 2007 Topics from MDs February 17, 2007 Subtopic description drafts from Centers March 22, 2007 SBIR Solicitation Development Workshop March 28-29, 2007 Revise topics and subtopics May 2, 2007 Official Solicitation Released July 6, 2007 Solicitation Closed September 6, 2007 Proposal Review and Ranking November 5, 2007 Selection Announcement November 16, 2007 Contract Negotiation January 18, 2008 Performance Period January 08 - July 08
SBIR is a Three Phase Program Phase I is a 6 month, $100K 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 Phase II is a 2 year, $600K research, development, and demonstration effort Phase II contracts are awarded to successful Phase I contractors Phase III is the non-sbir funded commercialization activity based on the Phase II result. NASA is emphasizing to infusion of SBIR developed technologies into it s Missions program and projects with Phase III funding
Technology Readiness Levels System Test, Launch & Mission Operations System/ Subsystem Development Technology Demonstration Technology Development Research to Prove Feasibility Basic Technology Research TRL 9 TRL 8 TRL 7 TRL 6 TRL 5 TRL 4 TRL 3 TRL 2 TRL 1 Actual system "flight proven" through successful mission operations Actual system completed and "flight qualified" through test and demonstration (ground or space) System prototype demonstration in a space environment Systems/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment (ground or space) Component and/or breadboard validation in relevant environment Component and/or breadboard validation in laboratory environment Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof-of-concept Technology concept and/or application formulated Basic principles observed and reported
System Test, Launch & Mission Operations System/ Subsystem Development Technology Demonstration Phase 3 Follow-on development, investment and use TRL 9 TRL 8 TRL 7 TRL 6 Commercial Products, Services, Systems Technology Transition System Development Mission Operations Technology Development Research to Prove Feasibility TRL 5 TRL 4 TRL 3 Technology Research & Development Technology Development & Demonstration Requirements / GFE Basic/Applied Research TRL 2 TRL 1 Basic Research Funding Sources: Federal, Industry SBIR/STTR, Industry, Federal Mission Programs, Industry Mission Programs, Industry, VCs Mission Programs, Industry,VCs,
All Ten NASA Centers Participate In the SBIR Program Glenn Ames Dryden Jet Propulsion Laboratory Johnson Stennis Goddard Headquarters Langley Marshall Kennedy
Program Management Structure HQ Innovative Partnerships Program SBIR/STTR Program Executive Mission Directorates Program Offices Agency SBIR/STTR Program Office Ames Research Center Field Center SBIR/STTR Program Offices Primary Centers Supporting Centers ARC SOMD JPL SMD DFRC JSC MSFC GRC ARMD LaRC ESMD GSFC KSC SSC
Who s Who in NASA Program Program Management: Program Executive - Source Selection Official Agency Program Management Office Field Center Program Offices Technical: Mission Directorate Representatives Topic Managers/Subtopic Managers Technical Reviewers Procurement: Contracting Officer Contracting Officer s Technical Representative (COTR)
Center Points of Contact Ames Research Center - Research of new technologies Dr. Rich Pisarski, 650-604-0149, Ryszard.L.Pisarski@nasa.gov Dryden Flight Research Center - Flight research Ron Young, 661-276-3872, Ron.Young@nasa.gov Glenn Research Center - Aeropropulsion and communications technologies Gynelle Steele, 216-433-8258, Gynelle.C.Steele@nasa.gov Goddard Space Flight Center - Earth, the solar system, and Universe observations Dr. Jim Chern, 301-286-5836, Jim.Chern@nasa.gov Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Robotic exploration of the Solar System Wayne Schober, 818-354-8581, Wayne.R.Schober@jpl.nasa.gov
Center Points of Contact Johnson Space Center - Human space exploration Dr. Kumar Krishen, 281-483-1348, kumar.krishen-1@nasa.gov Kennedy Space Flight Center - Prepare and launch missions around the Earth and beyond Chuck Griffin, 321-867-6225, Charles.H.Griffin@nasa.gov Langley Research Center - Aviation and space research Bob Yang, 757-864-8020, Robert.L.Yang@nasa.gov Marshall Space Flight Center - Space transportation and propulsion technologies Helen Stinson, 256-544-7239, Helen.C.Stinson@nasa.gov Stennis Space Center - Rocket propulsion testing and remote sensing technology Ray Bryant, 228-688-3964, Ray.Bryant-1@nasa.gov
Nature of NASA 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 Organized for-profit U.S. small business (500 or fewer employees) At least 51% U.S. owned and independently operated Small business located in the U.S. P.I. s primary employment with small business during the project
Submission Process All proposals are submitted electronically via the internet Make sure your proposal is received on time - late proposals are rejected SBIR Electronic Handbook SBIR Electronic Handbook Proposals are screened for administrative completeness and turned over to the managing NASA Center for technical review
SBIR/STTR Electronic Handbooks Electronically-Supported Business Processes Electronic Handbooks are web-based, database-driven knowledge management tools that securely enable key business processes and data access across geographical, organizational, or functional boundaries NASA Sets Sights on a Paperless Planet By Guy Gugliotta Washington Post Staff Writer August 19, 1997
Selection Process NASA Phase I 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)
Selection Process NASA Phase II 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 (critical) Commercial Potential of the Technology Commercial Intent of the Offeror Capability of the Offeror to Realize Commercialization
Selection Process NASA Ranking Criteria: 1. Value to NASA 2. Reasonable Chance of Success 3. Probability that Company Can Successfully Commercialize Technology (Phase III)
Proposal Tips Start early and do your homework Lay out the evaluation criteria and write to satisfy them Don t pad the proposal to get to the page limit Comply with Conflict of Interest rules Prepare your proposal in accordance with the solicitation instructions or your proposal may be rejected administratively Submit your proposal electronically prior to the final 24 hour rush.
Follow the Directions Read the directions from the sponsoring agency Address all areas that will be scored in the evaluation by that agency Don t underestimate the importance of commercialization Suggest topics areas and text, if appropriate to the sponsor Mark appropriate proposals as Proprietary never confidential. Mark only those pages that must be protected. Submit your proposal electronically prior to the last 24 hours
Know Your Customer Review last year s solicitation and review the titles and some abstracts of the winning proposals in your area of interest Talk to the people in your technical area who write subtopics and review proposals at the agency where you intend to submit your proposal Find their technical emphasis, needs, and interest Solve a sponsors problem Align your technology/proposal to the sponsor s final needs
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
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 non-responsive 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 for SBIR), 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 2007 Program Solicitation Opening Date: 07/06/2007 Closing Date: 09/06/2007 Selections: Nov. 2007 http://sbir.nasa.gov Gary C. Jahns, Ph. D. Manager SBIR/STTR Program Management Office Mail Stop 202A-3 NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field CA 94035 Gary.C.Jahns@NASA.gov 650-604-6595 (phone)