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- The NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE 2015 DUAL USE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AT NASA GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER" 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 Aug 8, 2014 and posted on Aug 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Please see the Cooperative Agreement Notice for due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
- This notice seeks responses for technology development partnerships with commercial businesses and/or United States colleges and universities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) titled "2015 Dual Use Technology Development at NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center" (Funding Opportunity Number NNM14521468C) is a NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) partnership solicitation aimed at jointly developing technology that serves both NASA Marshall needs and the partner's own objectives. The central idea is "dual use" development: the work should be relevant to MSFC missions and applications while also being valuable to the outside partner, such as a commercial business or a US college/university. These projects are sponsored by the MSFC Center Associate Director, Technical, and managed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with the expectation that selected efforts will involve real collaboration with NASA personnel and/or NASA support contractors rather than operating as an independently run research grant.
A major feature of the opportunity is its two-step, down-select process designed to reduce wasted proposal effort. Interested organizations first submit a White Paper describing their technology concept so NASA can quickly determine whether it aligns with Marshall's needs and the specific technical areas listed in the CAN (referenced as Section 2.1 in the announcement). Only the most promising White Papers are invited forward; if a concept is selected at that initial stage, the proposer will then receive a request from the Marshall Associate Director, Technical to submit a more detailed Project Proposal. Both the White Paper and any invited full proposal must follow the CAN's formatting, content, and submission instructions, and final selections are made using evaluation criteria described within the notice.
In terms of funding and project structure, NASA anticipated making awards during the remainder of FY2015 at roughly $20,000 to $100,000 per project, with a period of performance of up to 12 months. The stated $100,000 figure functions as the award ceiling for an individual project under the notice, and NASA notes that there is some flexibility in funding levels depending on negotiations and the specifics of the proposed effort. Awards are explicitly contingent on the availability of funds, meaning selection does not guarantee an award if appropriations or internal allocations change.
Cost sharing is a core requirement. The partner is expected to contribute at least 50 percent of the total resources required to complete the project. That contribution can include cash and other allowable resources consistent with federal cost-sharing rules, but the key takeaway is that NASA is not intending to fully fund the work; instead, it is seeking partners who have significant skin in the game and a clear commercial, academic, or institutional reason to co-invest. This structure reinforces the "dual use" intent: the partner should benefit enough from the outcome to justify matching (or exceeding) NASA's contribution.
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant, NASA expects to have substantial involvement in the technical execution of the work. Practically, this means NASA may collaborate on technical decisions, provide subject matter expertise, participate in reviews, and contribute to the development and demonstration activities as described in the agreement. The notice also indicates that NASA expertise and facilities may be made available for use if needed, but any such support must be spelled out in the negotiated agreement and generally addressed before proposal submission so expectations and responsibilities are clear on both sides.
The solicitation is administered under the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook, specifically the sections applicable to cooperative agreements (the notice highlights Handbook Section D and calls out attention to Section 1274.203(f)). One implication for proposers is that rules governing communications, procurement integrity, and allowable interactions apply, but the CAN explicitly allows contact with potential subject matter experts at MSFC during the open period within the limits established by the Handbook. This can be important for shaping a White Paper that genuinely matches Marshall priorities rather than guessing at what the center needs.
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted, with the notice specifically seeking technology development partnerships with commercial businesses and/or US colleges and universities. The activity category is science and technology and other R&D, and the CFDA listing includes 43.002 (Aeronautics). Submission deadlines are not embedded in the summary text and instead are provided in the full CAN; prospective applicants are directed to retrieve the complete announcement through NSPIRES to confirm due dates, required content, and the specific MSFC technology focus areas referenced in Section 2.1.
For administration and access issues, the listed agreements officers for this CAN are Belinda Triplett (belinda.f.triplett@nasa.gov) and Darlene Schmidt (darlene.l.schmidt@nasa.gov). The solicitation is posted through NASA's NSPIRES system, and the notice also provides NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov) for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) titled "2015 Dual Use Technology Development at NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center" (Funding Opportunity Number NNM14521468C). It is a NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) partnership solicitation to jointly develop technology that supports NASA Marshall needs while also serving the partner's own goals.
What does "dual use" mean in this CAN?
"Dual use" means the proposed technology development should be relevant to MSFC missions and applications and also provide clear value to the outside partner (for example, a commercial business or a US college/university). The idea is that both NASA and the partner benefit in a meaningful way from the same development effort.
Is this a traditional research grant?
No. The instrument is a cooperative agreement, not an independently run research grant. NASA expects substantial involvement in the technical execution, including collaboration with NASA personnel and/or NASA support contractors.
Who is sponsoring and managing these projects?
Projects are sponsored by the MSFC Center Associate Director, Technical, and managed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
How does the application process work?
The CAN uses a two-step, down-select process intended to reduce wasted proposal effort. First, interested organizations submit a White Paper describing their technology concept. NASA reviews White Papers for alignment with Marshall needs and the technical focus areas listed in the CAN (referenced as Section 2.1). Only the most promising White Papers are invited to submit a full Project Proposal.
What is required at the White Paper stage?
You submit a White Paper describing your technology concept so NASA can quickly determine whether it aligns with MSFC needs and the specific technical areas listed in the CAN (Section 2.1). The White Paper must follow the CAN's formatting, content, and submission instructions.
What happens if a White Paper is selected?
If your concept is selected in the initial down-select, you will receive a request from the Marshall Associate Director, Technical to submit a more detailed Project Proposal. Final selections are made using the evaluation criteria described in the CAN.
Where can applicants find the technical focus areas (Section 2.1) and formatting rules?
The summary indicates these details are in the full CAN and directs applicants to retrieve the complete announcement through NASA's NSPIRES system to confirm required content, formatting instructions, due dates, and the MSFC technology focus areas referenced in Section 2.1.
What is the anticipated award amount?
NASA anticipated making awards during the remainder of FY2015 at roughly $20,000 to $100,000 per project, with $100,000 functioning as the award ceiling for an individual project under this notice.
Is there any flexibility in the funding amount?
Yes. The notice indicates some flexibility in funding levels depending on negotiations and the specifics of the proposed effort, while still treating $100,000 as the ceiling for an individual project under the CAN.
How long can a project run?
The anticipated period of performance is up to 12 months.
Does selection guarantee an award?
No. Awards are explicitly contingent on the availability of funds. Selection does not guarantee an award if appropriations or internal allocations change.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is a core requirement. The partner is expected to contribute at least 50 percent of the total resources required to complete the project.
What counts toward the partner's cost share?
The partner contribution can include cash and other allowable resources consistent with federal cost-sharing rules. The key requirement stated in the summary is that NASA is not intending to fully fund the work and expects partners to co-invest substantially.
Why is cost sharing emphasized in this opportunity?
The required cost share reinforces the "dual use" intent: the partner should benefit enough from the outcome to justify matching (or exceeding) NASA's contribution, showing significant commitment and a clear reason to co-invest.
What does "substantial NASA involvement" mean for a cooperative agreement?
It means NASA may collaborate on technical decisions, provide subject matter expertise, participate in reviews, and contribute to the development and demonstration activities as described in the negotiated agreement. The work is expected to involve real collaboration rather than operating independently.
Can partners use NASA expertise or facilities?
The notice indicates NASA expertise and facilities may be made available if needed, but any such support must be spelled out in the negotiated agreement and generally addressed before proposal submission so responsibilities and expectations are clear.
Are applicants allowed to contact NASA Marshall subject matter experts during the open period?
Yes, within the limits established by the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook. The CAN explicitly allows contact with potential subject matter experts at MSFC during the open period, which can help applicants align a White Paper with Marshall priorities.
What rules govern this solicitation and cooperative agreement?
The solicitation is administered under the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook, specifically sections applicable to cooperative agreements. The notice highlights Handbook Section D and calls attention to Section 1274.203(f).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly unrestricted, with the notice specifically seeking technology development partnerships with commercial businesses and/or US colleges and universities.
What is the activity category and CFDA listing?
The activity category is science and technology and other R&D. The CFDA listing includes 43.002 (Aeronautics).
Where is the solicitation posted?
The CAN is posted through NASA's NSPIRES system. Prospective applicants are directed to retrieve the complete announcement through NSPIRES.
Where are the submission deadlines listed?
The summary notes that submission deadlines are not embedded in the summary text and are provided in the full CAN. Applicants should retrieve the complete announcement through NSPIRES to confirm due dates and submission requirements.
Who are the listed NASA agreements officers for this CAN?
The listed agreements officers are Belinda Triplett (belinda.f.triplett@nasa.gov) and Darlene Schmidt (darlene.l.schmidt@nasa.gov).
Who should be contacted for trouble accessing the announcement in NSPIRES?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the notice provides NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
What is the main purpose of the two-step down-select process?
The two-step process is designed to reduce wasted proposal effort by using an initial White Paper review to quickly identify concepts that align with MSFC needs, and only inviting the most promising concepts to submit a full Project Proposal.
How are final selections made?
Final selections are made using evaluation criteria described within the CAN. The summary does not list the criteria, so applicants are directed to the full notice for details.
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