Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZEA001N AAD2
Apply for NNH08ZEA001N AAD2
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "B.2 Aircraft Aging and Durability (AAD2) Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2009 and posted on Mar 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The B.2 Aircraft Aging and Durability (AAD2) Project is one element within NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Aeronautics NASA Research Announcement (NRA), funding opportunity number NNH08ZEA001N. This solicitation supports foundational aeronautics research under NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) and is organized across four major ARMD programs: the Airspace Systems Program, the Aviation Safety Program, the Fundamental Aeronautics Program, and the Aeronautics Test Program. Within that larger structure, AAD2 sits as a specific program element applicants must choose when submitting a proposal, with the expectation that the work aligns to the relevant ARMD goals and the detailed requirements described in the NRA appendices for that element.
At a high level, the opportunity is designed to solicit fundamental research that strengthens the knowledge base, data, and tools needed to address real aviation challenges, including the long-term safety and performance issues that emerge as aircraft structures and materials age. While the public synopsis emphasizes the overall ROA/NRA scope rather than deeply describing AAD2 technical topics, the AAD2 title indicates a focus on aircraft aging and durability concerns, which typically include understanding and predicting degradation mechanisms over time, improving inspection and structural assessment methods, and developing approaches that support continued safe operation of aircraft as they accrue service life. The solicitation frames these kinds of efforts as part of NASA broader aeronautics research portfolio that spans airspace modernization (including NextGen-related air traffic management needs), proactive safety for both current and future vehicles, long-term cutting-edge aeronautics research across flight regimes, and test capabilities and instrumentation.
Administratively, proposals are required to be submitted electronically through either NSPIRES (NASA proposal system) or Grants.gov, and the submission must be made by an authorized organizational representative rather than solely by the principal investigator. Any organization intending to apply must register in NSPIRES in advance and designate its authorized representative(s); individual investigators and other participants also have registration and profile requirements in the electronic systems. Because these registrations and form requirements can take time, applicants are encouraged to start early to avoid last-minute submission issues. The full solicitation and its appendices provide the specific submission instructions, evaluation criteria, deadlines, and the correct points of contact tied to each program element, including AAD2.
Eligibility is broadly open, with participation available to most organization types such as universities, companies, and nonprofit organizations, with exceptions noted for certain government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) as described in the announcement. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and allows for multiple potential award instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts, with NASA explicitly reserving the right to select the most appropriate instrument for each chosen proposal. No cost sharing or matching is required under the posted entry.
Key timeline details in the listing show the program element posting date as March 16, 2009, with an original and current closing date of April 30, 2009, and an archive date of May 30, 2009. Applicants were directed to locate individual program elements like AAD2 on Grants.gov using the advanced search function by entering the main NRA number (NNH08ZEA001N) to display the list of associated elements, then downloading the application package tied to the specific element. For general policy and procedural questions about the NRA, the announcement points to Jay Dryer at NASA Headquarters (NASA_roa@nasa.gov) as the contact, and it notes that program officers and contracting officers for each element are identified in the summary information within the NRA appendices and related postings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - NASA B.2 Aircraft Aging and Durability (AAD2) Project (NNH08ZEA001N)
What is the B.2 Aircraft Aging and Durability (AAD2) Project?
The B.2 Aircraft Aging and Durability (AAD2) Project is a specific program element within a larger NASA Headquarters solicitation called Research Opportunities in Aeronautics, issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) under funding opportunity number NNH08ZEA001N. Applicants must select the AAD2 element when submitting a proposal if their work aligns with aircraft aging and durability research needs.
What is the larger solicitation that AAD2 belongs to?
AAD2 is part of NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Aeronautics NASA Research Announcement (NRA), funding opportunity number NNH08ZEA001N, managed under NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD).
Which NASA directorate manages this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) as part of NASA aeronautics research portfolio.
How is the overall NRA organized?
The solicitation is organized across four major ARMD programs: the Airspace Systems Program, the Aviation Safety Program, the Fundamental Aeronautics Program, and the Aeronautics Test Program. AAD2 is one program element within this broader structure.
What kinds of research does AAD2 generally aim to support?
At a high level, AAD2 is intended to solicit fundamental research that strengthens the knowledge base, data, and tools needed to address long-term safety and performance issues that emerge as aircraft structures and materials age. The title indicates a focus on aircraft aging and durability concerns.
Does the public synopsis list detailed AAD2 technical topics?
No. The public synopsis emphasizes the overall ROA/NRA scope rather than providing deep detail on AAD2-specific technical topics. Detailed requirements are described in the NRA appendices for the AAD2 element.
What are examples of aircraft aging and durability concerns referenced by the opportunity?
Based on the description, aircraft aging and durability concerns typically include understanding and predicting degradation mechanisms over time, improving inspection and structural assessment methods, and developing approaches that support continued safe operation as aircraft accrue service life.
How should applicants ensure their proposed work fits AAD2?
Applicants are expected to align proposed work to the relevant ARMD goals and to follow the detailed requirements described in the NRA appendices for the AAD2 program element.
Where are the specific requirements, evaluation criteria, deadlines, and instructions located?
The full solicitation and its appendices provide the specific submission instructions, evaluation criteria, deadlines, and the correct points of contact tied to each program element, including AAD2.
How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically through either NSPIRES (NASA proposal system) or Grants.gov.
Who is required to submit the proposal in the electronic system?
The submission must be made by an authorized organizational representative, not solely by the principal investigator.
What registrations are required before submitting?
Organizations intending to apply must register in NSPIRES in advance and designate their authorized representative(s). Individual investigators and other participants also have registration and profile requirements in the electronic systems.
Why is it recommended to start registration and submission steps early?
The solicitation notes that registrations and form requirements can take time, so applicants are encouraged to start early to avoid last-minute submission issues.
How do applicants find the AAD2 element on Grants.gov?
Applicants were directed to use the Grants.gov advanced search function and enter the main NRA number (NNH08ZEA001N) to display the list of associated program elements. From there, they would download the application package tied to the specific element (AAD2).
Is eligibility limited to certain types of organizations?
Eligibility is described as broadly open, with participation available to most organization types such as universities, companies, and nonprofit organizations, with exceptions noted for certain government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) as described in the announcement.
Are there any noted exceptions or special cases for eligibility?
Yes. The announcement notes exceptions for certain government organizations and FFRDCs, as described in the opportunity.
Is the opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What types of award instruments might NASA use?
The opportunity allows for multiple potential award instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. NASA reserves the right to select the most appropriate instrument for each chosen proposal.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posted entry states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What are the key dates listed for this program element?
The listing shows a posting date of March 16, 2009, an original and current closing date of April 30, 2009, and an archive date of May 30, 2009.
Who is the general contact for policy and procedural questions about the NRA?
For general policy and procedural questions about the NRA, the announcement points to Jay Dryer at NASA Headquarters via NASA_roa@nasa.gov.
Who should applicants contact for AAD2-specific program or contracting questions?
The announcement states that program officers and contracting officers for each element are identified in the summary information within the NRA appendices and related postings. Applicants should use those element-specific contacts for AAD2-focused questions.
Does the solicitation connect AAD2 to broader NASA aeronautics priorities?
Yes. The solicitation frames AAD2-type efforts as part of NASA broader aeronautics research portfolio, which includes airspace modernization (including NextGen-related air traffic management needs), proactive safety for current and future vehicles, long-term cutting-edge aeronautics research across flight regimes, and test capabilities and instrumentation.
What does it mean that AAD2 is a "program element" applicants must choose?
Within the overall NRA (NNH08ZEA001N), applicants select the specific program element that matches their work. For aircraft aging and durability research, applicants would select the AAD2 element and follow its appendix requirements.
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