National Aeronautics and Space Administration

1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology TRansfer Gary C. Jahns, PhD NASA SBIR/STTR Program Manager Texas SBIR/STTR Summit & Conference June 12, 2013 www.nasa.gov

2. Challenges for Deep Space Exploration

3. Why Invest in Space Technology? Addresses National Needs A generation of studies and reports (40+ since 1980) document the need for regular investment in new, transformative space technologies. • Enables a new class of NASA missions beyond low Earth Orbit. • Delivers innovative solutions that dramatically improve technological capabilities for NASA and the Nation. • Develops technologies and capabilities that make NASA’s missions more affordable and more reliable. • Invests in the economy by creating markets and spurring innovation for traditional and emerging aerospace business. • Engages the brightest minds from academia in solving NASA’s tough technological challenges. Value to NASA Value to the Nation Who: The NASA Workforce Academia Small Businesses The Broader Aerospace Enterprise

4. Space Technology Portfoliohttp://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/home/index.html Early Stage Innovation Technology Demonstration Missions (ETD/CSTD) Game Changing Development (ETD/CSTD) Small Spacecraft Technologies (CSTD) Flight Opportunities Program (CSTD) NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) (CSTD) Space Technology Research Grant (CSTD) Center Innovation Fund (CSTD) Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Centennial Challenges Prize (CSTD)

5. NASA’s annual funding for SBIR and STTR programs is approximately $150-170 million per year.

6. SBIR/STTR Agency Funding All Agencies Combine ~2.6 B *Others Indicate: DHS, DoC, DoT, EPA, ED, USDA,

7. How the SBIR & STTR Programs are Structured at NASA http://sbir.nasa.gov SBIR Topics/Subtopics developed to support the needs of NASA’s Mission Directorates – Science, Human Exploration & Operations, Aeronautics Research STTR Topics/Subtopics developed to support mid- to long-term technology development needs identified in NASA’s “Space Technology Roadmaps” or the National Aeronautics R&D Plan NASA Centers Play Critical Role All SBIR/STTR projects are managed at one of NASA’s 10 Centers – home to NASA’s development projects, research facilities, and Subject Matter Experts 2

8. Participating NASA Centers Glenn Goddard Headquarters Ames Langley Dryden Marshall Jet Propulsion Laboratory Kennedy Stennis Johnson

9. SBIR Mission Driven Mission Directorates Aeronautics Research (ARMD) Associate Administrator: Jaiwon Shin Human Exploration and Operations (HEOMD) Associate Administrator: William Gerstenmaier Science (SMD) Associate Administrator: John Grunsfeld Space Technology (STMD) NEW for PY13 Associate Administrator: Michael Gazarik

10. SBIR Technologies on Curiosity Rover Yardney Technical Products, Pawcatuck, CT Lithium ion batteries Creare, Hanover NH Space-qualified vacuum pump Starsys Research, Boulder, CO Gearboxes for robotic arm Honeybee Robotics, NY, NY Dust removal tool inXitu, Campbell, CA Chemistry and Mineralogy experiment (CheMin) instrument Grammatech, Ithica NY- Software for rover operations 21

11. SBIR/STTR Directly Contributes to NASA Space Flight Missions Mars Exploration Rovers Stardust and Orion/Dragon Space Shuttle and ISS Mars Phoenix Lander

12. Aeronautics Research ARMD Topics • Aviation Safety • Air Traffic Management Research and Development (unmanned aircraft integration) • Air Vehicle Technologies ARMD Select Subtopics • Air Traffic Management Research and Development (NEXTGEN)

13. Human Exploration and Operations HEOMD Topics (32 Subtopics) • 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 Prediction • Human Research and Health Maintenance HEOMD Select Subtopics • High Power Electric Propulsion Systems • Nano/Microsatellite Launch Vehicle Technology • International Space Station Utilization

14. Science SMD Topics (26 subtopics) • Sensors, Detectors, and Instruments • Advanced Telescope Systems • Spacecraft and Platform Subsystems • Information Technologies SMD Select Subtopics • Laser Transmitters and Receivers for Targeted Earth Science Measurements • Advanced Technology Telescope for Balloon Missions • Extreme Environments Technology

15. STTR Technologies STTR Topics • 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 • Thermal Management • Cross-cutting Aeronautics

16. Space Technology Technical Areas

17. 2012 General & Select Solicitations SBIR/STTR General Solicitation SBIR Select Solicitation www.sbir.nasa.gov www.nasa.gov/spacetech Also learn about NASA technology needs at NSPIRES: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/index.do ROSES – Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={01BFD3EE-87EF-FC55-1F52-EB37A9F139F0}&path=open NASA Aeronautics – NASA Research Announcement (NRA) http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/nra.htm Human Research Program (HRP) – HRP NRA http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/humanresearch/research_info/overview/SMO_NRA_info_detail.html 16

18. SBIR/STTR General Three Phase Program: 7

19. SBIR Select NEW for PY12 Three Phase Program: • $75k more than the SBIR/STTR Phase I Contract Value • $$ is double that of the SBIR/STTR Phase II Contract Value Only Small Business Concerns (SBC) are invited to submit proposals. 9

20. SBIR/STTR General Three Phase Program: Phase II-Enhancement (II-E) Phase II-eXpanded (II-X) 8

21. 14% first-time proposer/first-time selectees • 24% first-time selectees

22. Number of Distinct States: 30 SBIR General SBIR Select PY 2012 Phase I SBIR Selections – Demographics by State

23. Firm and RI Firm only RI only PY 2012 Phase I STTR Selections – Demographics by State

24. Texas Award Statistics

25. Texas Award Statistics PY 12 Phase II awards have not been selected.

26. NASA SBIR/STTR Homepage The NASA SBIR/STTR Homepage: www.sbir.nasa.gov • TechSource: Perform searches on technology keywords or phrases in funded NASA SBIR/STTR projects Program News: Proposal Submission Dates, Selection Announcements, Solicitation Dates, Newsletter Release, etc. • Proposers Information (FAQ) • Awardee Information (sources of assistance) * You can also find upcoming events listed on the homepage

27. NASA SBIR/STTR Homepage www.sbir.nasa.gov On the homepage • Program Contacts including Technology Infusion Managers at each center • Participation Guide: short introduction to the programs SBIR/STTR General Solicitation SBIR Select Solicitation

28. NASA SBIR/STTR Homepage www.sbir.nasa.gov On the homepage Archive of Past Solicitations SBIR/STTR General Solicitation SBIR Select Solicitation

29. Electronic Proposal Submission From the NASA SBIR/ STTR Homepage, under the Handbooks menu tab, click Proposal Submission EHB

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