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- The NASA Stennis Space Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE DUAL USE TECHNOLOGY AT STENNIS SPACE 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 Jan 9, 2012 and posted on Jan 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2012. (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 $75,000.00 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 is seeking responses from potential partners interested in entering into a cooperative agreement with NASA, John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) for the development of technologies to meet Stennis Space Center needs.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) focused on "Dual Use Technology" development. In practical terms, NASA is looking for external partners to help develop technologies that meet specific needs at Stennis Space Center, with an emphasis on work that can serve both NASA missions and broader, non-NASA applications (the typical meaning of "dual use" in federal R&D programs). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that NASA expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, technical collaboration, access to facilities or expertise, joint planning, or ongoing coordination), rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The key point in the posted notice is that it is a modification to an earlier synopsis that originally appeared on November 30, 2011. The change is administrative but important for applicants: the solicitation number referenced in proposal documentation was corrected. Specifically, on page 9, section 3.1.1 ("Project Title"), the final line that previously told applicants to state they were responding to "CAN No. NNS12AA32R" is replaced with the correct number, "CAN No. NNS12417298R." NASA explicitly notes that the response deadline does not change and is not extended, and that all other parts of the announcement remain the same. In other words, the main action item for applicants is to make sure the correct CAN number appears in their proposal, cover page, and any internal routing or compliance documents, because mismatched solicitation identifiers can create processing delays or administrative rejection issues.
From the source data, the official Funding Opportunity Number is NNS12417298R, and the title is "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE DUAL USE TECHNOLOGY AT STENNIS SPACE CENTER." It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity, with the funding activity listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The CFDA listing is 43.002 (Aeronautics). While CFDA titles do not always perfectly capture the full range of work at a NASA center, this indicates the opportunity is aligned with NASA aeronautics and related technology development activities administered through NASA’s assistance mechanisms.
The financial parameters show relatively small, targeted awards: an award floor of $20,000 and an award ceiling of $75,000. That range suggests NASA is likely supporting early-stage technology maturation, proof-of-concept work, prototypes, testing demonstrations, or focused development tasks that can be completed within a modest budget. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility (though applicants can still propose leveraged resources if it strengthens the technical approach).
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications contained in the full announcement text. Typically, that can include private companies (including small businesses), universities, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible institutions. The eligibility statement in the synopsis frames the opportunity as seeking responses from "potential partners" interested in entering into a cooperative agreement with NASA SSC to develop technologies that meet SSC needs. That framing matters because it emphasizes collaboration and relevance to center requirements: proposals generally need to be tied to Stennis Space Center’s operational or mission-driven technology gaps rather than purely investigator-driven research.
The timeline included in the record shows the opportunity was posted and created on January 9, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2012, and an archive date of December 29, 2012. Even though the opportunity is archived now, the summary is still useful for understanding what changed and what the solicitation required at the time: the only modification described is the corrected CAN number reference, and the due date remained September 30, 2012.
For access and support, the announcement includes contacts at NASA Stennis Space Center: Gerald L. Norris (gerald.l.norris@nasa.gov) and George R. Piccolo (George.R.Piccolo@nasa.gov). There is also NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov) for help accessing the full announcement electronically, which is typical for NASA’s electronic proposal systems and solicitation distribution processes. The notice directs applicants to consult the full text via the additional information link for complete requirements, including the specific technology areas sought, proposal formatting rules, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions, while making clear that the only change made by this modification is the corrected solicitation number applicants must cite.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) focused on "Dual Use Technology" development. It seeks external partners to develop technologies that address specific needs at Stennis Space Center and that also have broader non-NASA applications.
2) What does "Dual Use Technology" mean in this notice?
In this context, "dual use" refers to technology development that supports NASA missions and also has practical applications outside NASA (for example, commercial, industrial, academic, or other non-NASA uses), consistent with common federal R&D usage of the term.
3) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates NASA expects substantial involvement during the project (such as technical collaboration, coordination, shared planning, or access to NASA facilities and expertise), rather than a hands-off grant.
4) What is the official Funding Opportunity Number for this CAN?
The official Funding Opportunity Number is NNS12417298R.
5) What is the opportunity title?
The title is "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE DUAL USE TECHNOLOGY AT STENNIS SPACE CENTER."
6) What changed in the modification described in the notice?
The modification corrected the solicitation number that applicants must cite in proposal documentation. Specifically, on page 9, section 3.1.1 ("Project Title"), the instruction to state you are responding to "CAN No. NNS12AA32R" was replaced with the correct identifier, "CAN No. NNS12417298R."
7) Does this modification change or extend the proposal deadline?
No. NASA explicitly states the response deadline does not change and is not extended. All other parts of the announcement remain the same.
8) What is the main action item for applicants resulting from this modification?
Applicants should ensure the correct CAN number (NNS12417298R) is used consistently in the proposal and related documentation (such as the cover page and internal routing/compliance documents). A mismatched solicitation identifier can lead to processing delays or administrative rejection issues.
9) What are the award size limits (minimum and maximum)?
The award floor is $20,000 and the award ceiling is $75,000.
10) What do the award amounts suggest about the type of projects NASA expects?
The stated range suggests relatively small, targeted efforts such as early-stage technology maturation, proof-of-concept work, prototypes, testing/demonstrations, or focused development tasks suitable for a modest budget.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement text.
13) What types of applicants does "unrestricted eligibility" typically include?
While the full announcement should be consulted for specifics, "unrestricted" typically can include private companies (including small businesses), universities, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible institutions.
14) What is NASA looking for from applicants besides technical merit?
The synopsis frames the opportunity as seeking responses from "potential partners" interested in entering into a cooperative agreement with NASA SSC. This highlights collaboration and relevance to SSC requirements, meaning proposed work is generally expected to align with Stennis Space Center operational or mission-driven technology needs rather than purely investigator-driven research.
15) What is the program category and activity area?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity. The funding activity is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
16) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 43.002 (Aeronautics).
17) What are the key dates listed in the record?
The record shows a posted/created date of January 9, 2012, a closing date of September 30, 2012 (original and current), and an archive date of December 29, 2012.
18) Is the opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided, it is archived and the closing date was September 30, 2012. The summary remains useful primarily for understanding what changed (the corrected CAN number) and what the solicitation required at that time.
19) Where should applicants look for full requirements like technology areas, formatting rules, and evaluation criteria?
The notice directs applicants to consult the full text via the additional information link for complete requirements, including specific technology areas sought, proposal formatting rules, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
20) Who are the listed points of contact at NASA Stennis Space Center?
The announcement lists Gerald L. Norris (gerald.l.norris@nasa.gov) and George R. Piccolo (George.R.Piccolo@nasa.gov).
21) Who should applicants contact for electronic access/support related to the announcement?
The notice lists NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
22) If an applicant already prepared materials using the old CAN number, what should they do?
They should update proposal references so the solicitation identifier matches the corrected number: CAN No. NNS12417298R. The modification notes the corrected reference replaces the older "CAN No. NNS12AA32R" instruction.
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