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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 "HUMAN EXPLORATION RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.003 Exploration.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 28, 2015 and posted on Jul 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2015 Varies. (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.
- All categories of U.S. institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to this NRA. NASAs policy is to conduct research with non U.S. organizations on a cooperative, no exchange of funds basis.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Human Exploration Research Opportunities NASA Research Announcement (HERO NRA), Funding Opportunity Number NNJ14ZSA001N, is a NASA Johnson Space Center grant opportunity focused on supporting science and technology research and development that advances human space exploration. It sits under CFDA 43.003 (Exploration) and is structured as a discretionary grant program with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The solicitation was originally posted on July 11, 2014, and this notice represents Modification 4 to that original synopsis, meaning NASA is updating the opportunity by adding or revising content rather than issuing an entirely new announcement.
The main purpose of this particular modification is to announce the release of Appendix E, titled "Behavioral Health, Performance and Human Health Countermeasures Topics." NASA indicates that Appendix E would be released in NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) on or about May 29, 2015, and would be accessible electronically through the NSPIRES portal at http://nspires.nasaprs.com. In practical terms, this means that applicants interested in research areas related to astronaut behavioral health, human performance, and countermeasures for maintaining human health during missions should look to Appendix E for the specific research topics, requirements, and instructions that govern proposals in that area. Because NRAs are often built as umbrella solicitations with multiple appendices that open and close on different schedules, the release of an appendix is significant: it typically defines the exact problem statements NASA wants addressed, the expected deliverables, and any constraints tied to mission needs.
Eligibility for the overall NRA is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets the eligibility details in the full text. The announcement further clarifies NASA's policy regarding international participation: NASA may conduct research with non-U.S. organizations on a cooperative basis with no exchange of funds. In other words, foreign organizations are not generally funded through this mechanism, but they may collaborate if the arrangement does not involve NASA transferring money to the non-U.S. partner, consistent with the terms spelled out in the full solicitation.
The administrative and logistics details emphasize that the full solicitation and related procurement documents are distributed online and that prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring NASA posting sites for updates, amendments, and appendix releases. In addition to NSPIRES, the notice points to the NASA/JSC Business Opportunities page (historically hosted on NAIS) as another location where information may appear: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?grDpin73. The announcement puts the burden on applicants to download their own copies of the solicitation and any amendments, which is important because modifications can change due dates, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, or topic scope. Failing to track amendments is a common reason proposals become noncompliant.
The opportunity includes variable closing dates, reflecting the rolling or appendix-specific nature of the HERO NRA. The record lists an original closing date as "Varies" and shows a current closing date of June 30, 2015, also marked as varying, which typically signals that some components may have deadlines around that date while others may differ depending on the appendix. The archive date is listed as May 28, 2016, which generally indicates when the opportunity would be removed from active listings, though NASA may still manage awards and ongoing activities beyond that point.
For help accessing the full announcement or resolving technical issues, the notice provides contacts including Colleen L. Wells (colleen.l.wells@nasa.gov), LaToy J. Jones (latoy.j.jones@nasa.gov), and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov). For an applicant, the key takeaway is that this is a NASA human exploration research funding umbrella, and this specific modification is primarily a pointer to new or updated research topic guidance contained in Appendix E, which must be retrieved from NSPIRES and followed closely for proposal preparation, submission, and compliance.
FAQs: NASA Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) NRA - Appendix E (Modification 4)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Human Exploration Research Opportunities NASA Research Announcement (HERO NRA), Funding Opportunity Number NNJ14ZSA001N. It is a NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) grant opportunity that supports science and technology research and development that advances human space exploration.
What does "Modification 4" mean?
"Modification 4" means NASA is updating the original HERO NRA synopsis that was posted on July 11, 2014. Instead of issuing a brand-new announcement, NASA is adding or revising content under the existing umbrella solicitation.
What is the main purpose of this modification?
The main purpose of this modification is to announce the release of Appendix E, titled "Behavioral Health, Performance and Human Health Countermeasures Topics."
What is Appendix E about?
Appendix E focuses on research topics related to astronaut behavioral health, human performance, and countermeasures for maintaining human health during missions. NASA indicates Appendix E contains the specific research topics, requirements, and instructions that apply to proposals in this area.
Where do applicants find Appendix E?
NASA states that Appendix E will be released in NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) and will be accessible electronically through the NSPIRES portal at http://nspires.nasaprs.com.
When is Appendix E expected to be available in NSPIRES?
NASA indicates Appendix E would be released in NSPIRES on or about May 29, 2015.
Why is the release of an appendix significant in an NRA?
NRAs are often structured as umbrella solicitations with multiple appendices that may open and close on different schedules. The release of an appendix is significant because it typically defines the problem statements NASA wants addressed, expected deliverables, and any constraints tied to mission needs for that topic area.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
This opportunity is under CFDA 43.003 (Exploration).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The HERO NRA is described as a discretionary grant program with no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility for the overall HERO NRA is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets the eligibility details in the full solicitation text.
Can international (non-U.S.) organizations participate?
NASA states it may conduct research with non-U.S. organizations on a cooperative basis with no exchange of funds. This indicates foreign organizations are generally not funded through this mechanism, but may collaborate if NASA does not transfer funds to the non-U.S. partner, consistent with the full solicitation terms.
Does NASA fund foreign organizations directly under this announcement?
The notice explains that NASA may collaborate with non-U.S. organizations only on a cooperative basis with no exchange of funds. Based on that statement, foreign organizations are not generally funded through this mechanism, though they may participate under arrangements that do not involve NASA transferring money to the non-U.S. organization, consistent with the solicitation.
Where is the full solicitation distributed?
The notice emphasizes that the full solicitation and related documents are distributed online. NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com) is specifically identified as the primary portal where Appendix E will be posted.
Are there other NASA sites applicants should monitor for updates?
Yes. In addition to NSPIRES, the notice points to the NASA/JSC Business Opportunities page (historically hosted on NAIS) as another location where information may appear: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?grDpin73.
Who is responsible for tracking amendments and updates?
Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring NASA posting sites for updates, amendments, and appendix releases. The announcement places the burden on applicants to download their own copies of the solicitation and any amendments.
Why is it important to monitor modifications and amendments?
The notice highlights that modifications can change due dates, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, or topic scope. Missing an amendment can lead to a proposal becoming noncompliant.
What are the closing dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity includes variable closing dates, reflecting the appendix-specific or rolling nature of the HERO NRA. The record lists an original closing date as "Varies" and shows a current closing date of June 30, 2015, also marked as varying.
Does a "current closing date" mean every appendix has the same deadline?
Not necessarily. The notice indicates dates "vary," which typically signals that some components may have deadlines around the listed date, while other appendices or components may differ depending on the appendix.
What is the archive date and what does it imply?
The archive date is listed as May 28, 2016. This generally indicates when the opportunity would be removed from active listings, although NASA may still manage awards and ongoing activities beyond that point.
Who can be contacted for help or technical issues?
The notice provides the following contacts for help accessing the full announcement or resolving technical issues: Colleen L. Wells (colleen.l.wells@nasa.gov), LaToy J. Jones (latoy.j.jones@nasa.gov), and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov).
What should applicants do if they are interested in behavioral health or human performance research topics?
Applicants should retrieve and follow Appendix E in NSPIRES. NASA indicates Appendix E contains the topic-specific research guidance, requirements, and instructions that govern proposals in the behavioral health, performance, and human health countermeasures area.
What is the key takeaway from this notice?
This notice is primarily a pointer to new or updated research topic guidance contained in Appendix E under the HERO NRA umbrella. Applicants should obtain Appendix E from NSPIRES and follow it closely for proposal preparation, submission, and compliance.
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