Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZEA001N SSFW1
Apply for NNH08ZEA001N SSFW1
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROA 2008 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing Project (SSFW1)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2008 and posted on Apr 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2008. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
ROA 2008 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing Project (SSFW1) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under a broader NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics" (solicitation number NNH08ZEA001N). The purpose of the NRA is to fund foundational, fundamental research that supports the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). While this particular listing is labeled for the Subsonic Fixed Wing project area, it sits inside the larger ROA framework where NASA organizes research needs into specific program elements described in appendices to the NRA. Those appendices define the exact topics, points of contact, and any element-specific instructions or evaluation details that proposers must follow.
The solicitation is designed to attract research that advances NASA's aeronautics goals across four major ARMD programs. These include the Airspace Systems Program, which targets air traffic management research tied to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) as defined by the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO); the Aviation Safety Program, which focuses on proactively addressing safety challenges for current and future aircraft operating in the national airspace; the Fundamental Aeronautics Program, which supports longer-term, high-impact research spanning all flight regimes to generate data, knowledge, and design tools broadly applicable to air vehicles; and the Aeronautics Test Program, which concentrates on maintaining and advancing national test capabilities, including new instrumentation and test technologies. In practice, applicants are expected to align their proposed work to the most relevant program element within this structure rather than submitting a generic aeronautics proposal.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is posted as a discretionary funding announcement by NASA Headquarters, with eligible applicants broadly described as unrestricted, meaning that most organization types may apply. Participation is generally open to universities, companies, and nonprofit organizations, while government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are called out as exceptions in the eligibility language. The announcement also makes clear that NASA may choose the most appropriate award instrument for selected proposals, which could include a grant, cooperative agreement, contract, or other procurement contract mechanism depending on the nature of the work and the planned relationship between NASA and the recipient. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement in the provided listing.
Submissions are required to be electronic and can be filed through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but in all cases the final submission must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Organizations intending to apply must register in NSPIRES and identify their authorized organizational representative(s), and investigators and other participants also have registration and profile requirements within the electronic systems. NASA explicitly encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization early, since delays in system setup can jeopardize an on-time submission.
Key timing and identification details in the opportunity record include a posted date of April 17, 2008, and a proposal closing date of May 29, 2008 (with the archive date listed as June 28, 2008). The funding opportunity number is listed as NNH08ZEA001N SSFW1, indicating that SSFW1 is a specific program element or sublisting under the parent ROA/NRA number. Applicants are directed to locate individual program elements on Grants.gov using an advanced search and the base funding opportunity number, which returns a list of posted elements; the applicant then selects the element of interest to download the correct application package and instructions.
Finally, the announcement states that it is a broad agency announcement under FAR 35.016 and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) 1835.016, which signals a research-oriented competition where scientific and technical merit are central and where NASA can support a range of innovative approaches. For general questions about NRA policies and procedures, the point of contact provided is Jay Dryer, Senior Technical Advisor at NASA Headquarters ARMD, reachable at NASA_roa@nasa.gov, while element-specific questions are intended to be handled by the program officers identified in the appendices and summary key information for each program element.
FAQs: ROA 2008 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing Project (SSFW1) - NASA Research Opportunities in Aeronautics
What is ROA 2008 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing Project (SSFW1)?
ROA 2008 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing Project (SSFW1) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under NASA's broader NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics" with solicitation number NNH08ZEA001N. SSFW1 is a specific program element/sublisting under that parent ROA/NRA structure.
What is the overall purpose of the NASA Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA/NRA)?
The purpose of the NRA is to fund foundational, fundamental research that supports NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). Proposals are expected to address NASA's aeronautics research needs as organized into defined program elements.
Is this opportunity only for "Subsonic Fixed Wing" research?
The listing is labeled for the Subsonic Fixed Wing project area (SSFW1), but it sits within a larger ROA framework where NASA defines multiple program elements in appendices to the NRA. Applicants should align their work to the most relevant program element and follow the element-specific requirements.
Where are the specific research topics and detailed instructions defined?
The exact topics, points of contact, and any element-specific instructions or evaluation details are described in appendices to the NRA. Those appendices define what NASA is asking for within each program element.
How does NASA organize the research needs under this NRA?
NASA organizes research needs into specific program elements (described in appendices). Applicants are expected to propose against the most relevant program element instead of submitting a generic aeronautics proposal.
Which major ARMD programs are referenced in this NRA?
The opportunity describes research that advances NASA's aeronautics goals across four major ARMD programs: (1) Airspace Systems Program, (2) Aviation Safety Program, (3) Fundamental Aeronautics Program, and (4) Aeronautics Test Program.
What is the focus of the Airspace Systems Program within this NRA context?
The Airspace Systems Program targets air traffic management research tied to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) as defined by the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO).
What is the focus of the Aviation Safety Program within this NRA context?
The Aviation Safety Program focuses on proactively addressing safety challenges for current and future aircraft operating in the national airspace.
What is the focus of the Fundamental Aeronautics Program within this NRA context?
The Fundamental Aeronautics Program supports longer-term, high-impact research spanning all flight regimes to generate data, knowledge, and design tools broadly applicable to air vehicles.
What is the focus of the Aeronautics Test Program within this NRA context?
The Aeronautics Test Program concentrates on maintaining and advancing national test capabilities, including new instrumentation and test technologies.
Who is the funding agency and what type of announcement is this?
The funding agency is NASA Headquarters. The opportunity is posted as a discretionary funding announcement and is described as a broad agency announcement under FAR 35.016 and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) 1835.016.
What does it mean that this is a broad agency announcement (BAA) under FAR 35.016?
It signals a research-oriented competition where scientific and technical merit are central and where NASA can support a range of innovative approaches. The specific citation given is FAR 35.016 and NFS 1835.016.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing describes eligibility as "unrestricted," meaning most organization types may apply. Participation is generally open to universities, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are called out as exceptions in the eligibility language.
Are universities, companies, and nonprofits allowed to apply?
Yes. The opportunity language indicates participation is generally open to universities, companies, and nonprofit organizations.
Are government organizations or FFRDCs eligible to apply?
The listing calls out government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) as exceptions in the eligibility language. Applicants should rely on the NRA and the element-specific instructions for the exact applicability of those exceptions.
What award types might NASA use for selected proposals?
NASA may choose the most appropriate award instrument for selected proposals. The announcement notes this could include a grant, cooperative agreement, contract, or other procurement contract mechanism, depending on the nature of the work and the planned relationship between NASA and the recipient.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided opportunity listing.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submissions are required to be electronic. Proposals can be filed through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but the final submission must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization.
Can a proposal be submitted through Grants.gov?
Yes. The opportunity states submissions can be filed through Grants.gov, with the final submission completed by an authorized official of the proposing organization.
Can a proposal be submitted through NSPIRES?
Yes. The opportunity states submissions can be filed through NSPIRES, NASA's electronic proposal system, with organizational registration and participant profile requirements.
Who must submit the final proposal?
The final submission must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization.
What registration steps are required for NSPIRES?
Organizations intending to apply must register in NSPIRES and identify their authorized organizational representative(s). Investigators and other participants also have registration and profile requirements in the electronic systems.
Why does NASA recommend registering early?
NASA encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization early because delays in system setup can jeopardize an on-time submission.
What is the posted date for this opportunity?
The posted date listed in the opportunity record is April 17, 2008.
What is the proposal closing date?
The proposal closing date listed in the opportunity record is May 29, 2008.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed in the opportunity record is June 28, 2008.
What is the funding opportunity number for this listing?
The funding opportunity number is listed as NNH08ZEA001N SSFW1. This indicates SSFW1 is a specific element/sublisting under the parent NRA/ROA number NNH08ZEA001N.
How do applicants find the correct program element on Grants.gov?
Applicants are directed to locate individual program elements on Grants.gov using an advanced search and the base funding opportunity number. That search returns a list of posted elements, and the applicant selects the element of interest to download the correct application package and instructions.
Where should applicants look for element-specific points of contact?
Element-specific questions are intended to be handled by the program officers identified in the appendices and summary key information for each program element.
Who is the general point of contact for NRA policies and procedures?
For general questions about NRA policies and procedures, the point of contact provided is Jay Dryer, Senior Technical Advisor at NASA Headquarters ARMD.
What is the email address for general NRA policy and procedure questions?
The email address provided for general questions is NASA_roa@nasa.gov.
Should applicants send technical or topic-specific questions to the general contact?
The announcement distinguishes between general NRA policy/procedure questions (handled by the general contact) and element-specific questions (handled by program officers listed in the appendices and element summary information).
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