Opportunity Information: Apply for NNA15ZBP0001N A1
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- The NASA Ames Research Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOR SPACE DEVELOPMENT 2015" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.012 Space Technology.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 17, 2015 and posted on Jul 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2015 Appendix Issued July 16, 2015 Questions Due July 31, 2015 Notices of Intent Due August 7, 2015 Proposals Due August 31, 2015, 1159 PM Eastern Standard Time Estimated Award Date January 2016. (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.
- Participation in this program is open to all categories of U.S. organizations. Further explanation can be found in section 3.1 the umbrella NRA.
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Opportunity Summary:
ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOR SPACE DEVELOPMENT 2015 is a NASA funding opportunity issued by the Emerging Space Office (ESO) at NASA Ames Research Center as Appendix A to a broader NASA Research Announcement (NRA). The solicitation is identified as Economic Research for Space Development, with the umbrella NRA number NNA15ZBP0001N and the specific appendix element listed as NNA15ZBP0001N A1. The appendix was anticipated around July 16, 2015 (with posting shown as July 17, 2015), and it focuses on supporting research tied to space development from an economic perspective under the Space Technology CFDA (43.012). The overall activity category is science and technology and other research and development, and the program does not require cost sharing or matching.
NASA indicated that awards under this appendix could use several different legal/financial instruments depending on both the proposing organization and the work proposed. The primary instruments mentioned are grants and cooperative agreements, but NASA also noted the possibility of intra-agency transfers, inter-agency transfers, or contracts. A key operating detail is that recipients would be funded based on achieving negotiated milestones, meaning progress and deliverables would be tied to payment and continued support rather than simply providing funds upfront without performance checkpoints. NASA also emphasized that, regardless of the listing of the opportunity on sites like FedBizOpps.gov or Grants.gov, NASA retains the right to choose the most appropriate award instrument for any selected proposal.
Eligibility was broad and essentially unrestricted within the bounds of U.S. participation rules: the opportunity was open to all categories of U.S. organizations, with additional eligibility specifics referenced in section 3.1 of the umbrella NRA. This suggests that universities, nonprofits, for-profits, research institutions, and other eligible domestic entities could apply, subject to any standard NASA NRA requirements (such as organizational registration, compliance representations, and other federal assistance conditions).
All submissions were required to be made electronically through NASA’s NSPIRES system, and proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational representative (AOR). NASA pointed applicants to two main sources for preparation and submission guidance: the Economic Research for Space Development NRA itself and the January 2015 edition of the Guidebook for Proposers Responding to a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) or Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN). NASA strongly encouraged organizations to register in NSPIRES early, become familiar with the system ahead of time, and submit required materials well before the deadline to avoid last-minute administrative or technical issues. At a minimum, the electronic submission of the proposal’s Cover Page, Proposal Summary, and Budget Summary was required by the final due date.
The key dates were structured around a short application window in mid-2015. The appendix was issued July 16, 2015. Questions were due July 31, 2015, Notices of Intent were due August 7, 2015, and full proposals were due August 31, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. NASA listed an estimated award timing of January 2016. The opportunity also lists an award ceiling of $100,000, indicating the maximum anticipated amount per award (or per proposal element, depending on the appendix’s specific terms). The archive date is shown as July 17, 2016, reflecting when the opportunity would be formally archived in listings.
For applicant support and communication, NASA provided an email point of contact for technical, programmatic, and procurement questions: rosalinda.r.deleon@nasa.gov (R. Robin De Leon). NASA noted that responses would be handled by email and could also be added to a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document hosted on the NSPIRES page for the appendix, with anonymity preserved for individuals or institutions submitting questions. For access issues with the announcement, applicants could also contact NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov. The solicitation itself was accessed through NSPIRES by navigating from the homepage to Solicitations, then Open Solicitations, selecting the Economic Research for Space Development listing (NNA15ZBP0001N), and then choosing the relevant Appendix A program element link (NNA15ZBP0001N A1) for the full instructions and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Economic Research for Space Development 2015 (NASA)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Economic Research for Space Development 2015. It is issued by NASA's Emerging Space Office (ESO) at NASA Ames Research Center as Appendix A to a broader NASA Research Announcement (NRA).
2) What are the solicitation and reference numbers?
The umbrella NRA number is NNA15ZBP0001N. The specific appendix element for this opportunity is listed as NNA15ZBP0001N A1.
3) Who is issuing the opportunity?
NASA issued the opportunity through the Emerging Space Office (ESO) at NASA Ames Research Center.
4) What is the focus or purpose of the opportunity?
The appendix focuses on supporting research tied to space development from an economic perspective.
5) What is the CFDA number and program area?
The opportunity is associated with the Space Technology CFDA: 43.012.
6) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The listed activity category is Science and Technology and Other Research and Development.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
8) What types of award instruments might NASA use?
NASA indicated that awards under this appendix could use different legal/financial instruments depending on the organization and the work proposed. The primary instruments mentioned are grants and cooperative agreements, but NASA also noted the possibility of intra-agency transfers, inter-agency transfers, or contracts.
9) Does NASA decide the award instrument even if the opportunity is listed on Grants.gov or FedBizOpps?
Yes. NASA emphasized that, regardless of how the opportunity is listed on external sites, NASA retains the right to choose the most appropriate award instrument for any selected proposal.
10) How will recipients be funded (lump sum vs. performance-based)?
NASA stated that recipients would be funded based on achieving negotiated milestones. This means progress and deliverables are tied to payment and continued support rather than providing funds upfront without performance checkpoints.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad: the opportunity is open to all categories of U.S. organizations, with additional eligibility specifics referenced in section 3.1 of the umbrella NRA.
12) What kinds of organizations does "all categories of U.S. organizations" likely include?
Based on the description, it suggests that eligible applicants may include universities, nonprofits, for-profits, research institutions, and other eligible domestic entities, subject to the standard NASA NRA requirements referenced in the umbrella announcement.
13) Where do applicants submit proposals?
All submissions must be made electronically through NASA's NSPIRES system.
14) Who must submit the proposal in NSPIRES?
Proposals must be submitted by an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR).
15) What guidance documents are applicants instructed to use?
NASA pointed applicants to (1) the Economic Research for Space Development NRA itself and (2) the January 2015 edition of the Guidebook for Proposers Responding to a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) or Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN).
16) Does NASA recommend registering in NSPIRES early?
Yes. NASA strongly encouraged organizations to register in NSPIRES early, become familiar with the system, and submit required materials well before the deadline to avoid last-minute administrative or technical issues.
17) What is the minimum that must be submitted electronically by the final due date?
At a minimum, the electronic submission of the proposal's Cover Page, Proposal Summary, and Budget Summary was required by the final due date.
18) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The key dates provided were:
- Appendix issued: July 16, 2015 (posting shown as July 17, 2015)
- Questions due: July 31, 2015
- Notices of Intent due: August 7, 2015
- Full proposals due: August 31, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
- Estimated award timing: January 2016
- Archive date shown: July 17, 2016
19) What time zone applies to the proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline is explicitly stated as 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
20) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $100,000, indicating the maximum anticipated amount per award (or per proposal element, depending on the appendix's specific terms).
21) When does NASA expect to make awards?
NASA provided an estimated award timing of January 2016.
22) Where can applicants find the solicitation in NSPIRES?
The solicitation was accessed in NSPIRES by navigating from the homepage to Solicitations, then Open Solicitations, selecting the Economic Research for Space Development listing (NNA15ZBP0001N), and then choosing the relevant Appendix A program element link (NNA15ZBP0001N A1) for the full instructions and requirements.
23) Who is the NASA point of contact for technical, programmatic, and procurement questions?
The email point of contact listed is rosalinda.r.deleon@nasa.gov (R. Robin De Leon).
24) How will NASA handle questions from applicants?
NASA stated that responses would be handled by email and could also be added to a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document hosted on the NSPIRES page for the appendix.
25) Will questions be posted publicly, and will identities be protected?
NASA indicated that questions and responses could be added to an FAQ on NSPIRES and that anonymity would be preserved for the individuals or institutions submitting questions.
26) Who should be contacted for access issues with the announcement?
For access issues, NASA directed applicants to contact NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
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