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- The NASA Johnson Space Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION AND NATIONAL LAB UTILIZATION ENHANCEMENTS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.007 Space Operations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 15, 2012 and posted on Nov 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The NRA has four different due dates for proposals. Please read the full NRA for details.. (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.
- Only foreign entitites are ineligible.
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA Johnson Space Center, through the International Space Station (ISS) Program, issued a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) called "Exploration Technology Demonstration and National Lab Utilization Enhancements" (Funding Opportunity Number NNJ13ZBG001N). The opportunity sits in NASA's Space Operations program area (CFDA 43.007) and is meant to fund science and technology and other research and development efforts that either demonstrate exploration-relevant technologies or improve how the ISS National Laboratory is used. In practical terms, NASA is looking for proposals that can be executed using ISS capabilities and that strengthen the station's role as a testbed for technologies and utilization approaches that support future exploration goals.
The solicitation is open to a broad range of U.S. organizations. Eligible applicants include industry, universities and other educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other U.S. government agencies. The main restriction noted is that foreign entities are not eligible to participate under this announcement. The listing also indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so proposers are not required to bring non-federal funds to be considered, although the full NRA may still describe optional cost contributions or other partnership expectations for specific topics.
NASA requires that proposals be submitted electronically through NSPIRES, and the full announcement is accessed by selecting NRA NNJ13ZBG001N at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/. At a minimum, each proposal must include an electronically submitted Cover Page, Proposal Summary, and Budget Summary by the applicable deadline. The NRA has four separate proposal due dates, so applicants need to consult the full text to determine which due date applies to their specific proposal area or topic and to ensure all required components are submitted on time.
In terms of award mechanics, NASA emphasizes that even if the opportunity appears on FedBizOpps.gov and/or NSPIRES, the agency retains the discretion to choose the most appropriate award instrument for any selected proposal. The notice lists multiple possible instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, and other mechanisms. That means applicants should be prepared for varying levels of NASA involvement depending on the selection and the nature of the work, since cooperative agreements typically involve more substantial NASA participation than standard grants.
Key administrative details include the posted and created date of November 15, 2012, and an archive date of November 15, 2013. Questions about the solicitation are directed to the contracting officer, Julie K. Karr at NASA (Johnson Space Center), with contact information provided (julie.k.karr@nasa.gov, phone 281-483-9782, address at 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77007). Additional contacts are listed for access or system support, including Eric Schell (eric.j.schell@nasa.gov) and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov), which is relevant for applicants who encounter issues retrieving the full NRA text or submitting through NSPIRES.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this NASA funding opportunity?
The opportunity is a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Exploration Technology Demonstration and National Lab Utilization Enhancements."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNJ13ZBG001N.
3) Which NASA center and program issued this NRA?
NASA Johnson Space Center issued the NRA through the International Space Station (ISS) Program.
4) What program area and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity sits in NASA's Space Operations program area and is associated with CFDA 43.007.
5) What is NASA trying to fund under this announcement?
NASA intends to fund science and technology and other research and development efforts that either (a) demonstrate exploration-relevant technologies or (b) improve how the ISS National Laboratory is used.
6) What kinds of proposals is NASA looking for in practical terms?
NASA is looking for proposals that can be executed using ISS capabilities and that strengthen the ISS role as a testbed for technologies and utilization approaches supporting future exploration goals.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation is open to a broad range of U.S. organizations, including industry, universities and other educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other U.S. government agencies.
8) Are foreign entities eligible to participate?
No. The announcement notes that foreign entities are not eligible to participate under this NRA.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning proposers are not required to bring non-federal funds to be considered.
10) Where do applicants find the full announcement text?
The full announcement is accessed in NSPIRES by selecting NRA NNJ13ZBG001N at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/.
11) How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES.
12) What are the minimum proposal components that must be submitted electronically?
At a minimum, each proposal must include an electronically submitted Cover Page, Proposal Summary, and Budget Summary by the applicable deadline.
13) How many proposal due dates are there?
The NRA has four separate proposal due dates.
14) How do applicants know which due date applies to their proposal?
Applicants need to consult the full NRA text to determine which due date applies to their specific proposal area or topic.
15) Does NASA use only one type of award instrument for selections?
No. NASA emphasizes it retains discretion to choose the most appropriate award instrument for any selected proposal.
16) What award instruments might NASA use?
The notice lists multiple possible instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, and other mechanisms.
17) What does the choice of instrument mean for NASA involvement in the project?
Applicants should be prepared for varying levels of NASA involvement depending on the instrument and the nature of the work; cooperative agreements typically involve more substantial NASA participation than standard grants.
18) If the opportunity is posted on FedBizOpps.gov and/or NSPIRES, does that lock NASA into a specific instrument?
No. NASA states that even if the opportunity appears on FedBizOpps.gov and/or NSPIRES, the agency still retains discretion to select the most appropriate award instrument.
19) What are the posted/created and archive dates listed for this opportunity?
The posted and created date is November 15, 2012, and the archive date is November 15, 2013.
20) Who is the primary point of contact for questions about the solicitation?
Questions are directed to the contracting officer, Julie K. Karr at NASA Johnson Space Center.
21) What contact details are provided for the contracting officer?
Email: julie.k.karr@nasa.gov. Phone: 281-483-9782. Address: 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77007.
22) Who should applicants contact for access or system support issues related to NSPIRES or retrieving the NRA?
Additional contacts listed for access/system support include Eric Schell (eric.j.schell@nasa.gov) and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov).
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