Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH13ZEA001N SSAT
Apply for NNH13ZEA001N SSAT
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "B.2 System Wide Safety Assurance Technologies (SSAT)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.002 Aeronautics.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2013 and posted on Jul 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2013. (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 System Wide Safety Assurance Technologies (SSAT) opportunity is a NASA Headquarters funding call released under the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2013 omnibus solicitation, formally listed as NNH13ZEA001N and specifically tagged as SSAT1 for Appendix B.2. The focus of this appendix is research and development in aeronautics safety assurance technologies at a system-wide level, meaning work that improves how safety is analyzed, verified, validated, or managed across complex aviation systems rather than in isolated components. It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA 43.002 (Aeronautics), which is NASA's primary federal assistance category for aeronautics-related research.
This particular notice is mainly about a solicitation update rather than introducing an entirely new program. NASA issued Amendment 3 and revised it on July 30, 2013 through the NSPIRES portal. The purpose of the amendment is to give applicants additional time to adjust their proposals due to a change in one of the defined subtopics, Subtopic (6), titled "Authority and Autonomy." The key change to that subtopic is the extension of the anticipated award period from two years to three years. Because a longer performance period can affect project plans, milestones, staffing, budgets, and technical scope, NASA pushed back the deadline so proposers could respond appropriately to the revised expectations.
From an administrative and applicant-planning perspective, the most important details are the updated dates and the nature of the funding mechanism. The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2013, with a creation date listed as July 31, 2013. The original closing date was August 22, 2013, but Amendment 3 moved the proposal due date to September 5, 2013. After the closing date, the listing indicates an archive date of October 5, 2013, which generally signals when the opportunity would no longer be actively displayed as open for submissions. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award, though proposers would still need to follow any budget rules and allowability requirements in the full solicitation.
In terms of award structure, NASA indicates it may use either grants or cooperative agreements as the funding instrument type. In practice, this matters because a cooperative agreement typically implies NASA expects to have substantial involvement during the performance of the project (for example, technical coordination, shared facilities, or active collaboration), whereas a grant often implies more independence for the recipient once the work is underway. The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, which is standard for competitive research solicitations where funding decisions depend on merit review, programmatic fit, and available appropriations.
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning the call is open to any type of entity unless the full text includes specific limitations or clarifications. That typically includes universities, non-profits, for-profits, federally funded research and development centers where applicable, and other organizations, but applicants still need to confirm eligibility details in the complete announcement text for any restrictions that might apply to certain subtopics or recipient types. The announcement directs applicants to the full solicitation text on NSPIRES, which is NASA's system for proposal submission and solicitation management, and it is also where amendment language, appendices, and required forms are usually posted.
Finally, NASA provides points of contact for access and administrative issues. If an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically, the notice lists Susan Minor and provides the general ROA email (roa@nasa.gov). For technical issues with the NSPIRES/NAIS systems, NAIS Support is provided (nais.support@nasa.gov). For proposal preparation, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and the detailed technical scope of SSAT and its subtopics, the applicant is expected to rely on the full text of Appendix B.2 and the amended language for Subtopic (6) in NSPIRES.
FAQs: NASA ROA 2013 Appendix B.2 - System Wide Safety Assurance Technologies (SSAT1)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is NASA Headquarters' Appendix B.2 "System Wide Safety Assurance Technologies (SSAT)" research call, released under the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2013 omnibus solicitation. It is formally identified as NNH13ZEA001N and tagged as SSAT1 for Appendix B.2.
What is the main focus of Appendix B.2 (SSAT)?
The focus is research and development in aeronautics safety assurance technologies at a system-wide level. That means work aimed at improving how safety is analyzed, verified, validated, or managed across complex aviation systems, rather than focusing only on isolated components.
Is this a new solicitation or an update to an existing one?
This notice primarily concerns a solicitation update (Amendment 3), not the launch of an entirely new program.
What changed in Amendment 3?
Amendment 3 changed one of the defined subtopics, Subtopic (6), titled "Authority and Autonomy." The key technical/administrative impact described is that the anticipated award period for that subtopic was extended from two years to three years.
Why did NASA extend the proposal deadline?
Because extending the anticipated performance period (from two years to three years for Subtopic (6)) can affect project planning, milestones, staffing, budgets, and scope, NASA provided additional time for applicants to adjust their proposals to match the revised expectations.
What is the updated proposal due date?
Amendment 3 moved the proposal due date to September 5, 2013.
What was the original closing date before the amendment?
The original closing date was August 22, 2013, before it was extended by Amendment 3.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2013.
What does the listed "creation date" mean here?
The listing includes a creation date of July 31, 2013. The notice does not further define the term, but it is presented as an administrative date associated with the opportunity record.
What is the archive date and what does it imply?
The listing indicates an archive date of October 5, 2013. In general, an archive date signals when the opportunity would no longer be actively displayed as open for submissions.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What types of funding instruments might NASA use for awards?
NASA indicates it may use either grants or cooperative agreements.
What is the practical difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement for this opportunity?
The notice explains that a cooperative agreement typically implies NASA expects substantial involvement during project performance (such as technical coordination, shared facilities, or active collaboration), while a grant often implies more independence for the recipient once work is underway.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, which is standard for competitive research solicitations where selections depend on merit review, programmatic fit, and available appropriations.
What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
It is identified under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this call?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 43.002 (Aeronautics), which is NASA's primary federal assistance category for aeronautics-related research.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning the call is open to any type of entity unless the full text includes specific limitations or clarifications.
Does "unrestricted eligibility" guarantee every organization type is eligible for every subtopic?
No. The notice indicates unrestricted eligibility at a high level, but also notes applicants should confirm details in the complete announcement text for any restrictions that might apply to certain subtopics or recipient types.
Where do applicants find the full solicitation text and amendments?
Applicants are directed to NSPIRES, NASA's system for proposal submission and solicitation management. NSPIRES is where amendment language, appendices (including Appendix B.2), and required forms are usually posted.
Where was Amendment 3 issued and when was it revised?
NASA issued Amendment 3 through NSPIRES and revised it on July 30, 2013.
Which subtopic was specifically mentioned as being changed?
Subtopic (6), titled "Authority and Autonomy," was specifically mentioned as having a change (the anticipated award period extended to three years).
What should applicants rely on for proposal preparation details like evaluation criteria and reporting requirements?
The notice states applicants are expected to rely on the full text of Appendix B.2 and the amended language for Subtopic (6) in NSPIRES for proposal preparation, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and detailed technical scope.
Who should be contacted if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists Susan Minor and provides the general ROA email address: roa@nasa.gov.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with NSPIRES/NAIS systems?
For technical issues with NSPIRES/NAIS systems, the notice directs applicants to NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
What does "SSAT1" refer to in this context?
SSAT1 is the tag used to identify Appendix B.2 (System Wide Safety Assurance Technologies) within the ROA 2013 omnibus solicitation.
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