Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZEA001N SUP3
Apply for NNH08ZEA001N SUP3
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROA 2008 A.4 Supersonics Project (SUP3)" 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 Sep 10, 2008 and posted on Sep 10, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no exchange of funds consult Appendix B Section (l) of the guidebook for proposers (http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook/) for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non U.S. participants. Also ref. Sections 2.3.10(c)(vii) of the guidebook for proposers for special instructions for proposals from non U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
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Opportunity Summary:
ROA 2008 A.4 Supersonics Project (SUP3) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under the broader NASA Research Announcement (NRA) called "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics" (NNH08ZEA001N). It sits within the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) portfolio and is meant to fund foundational, early-stage research that advances NASA aeronautics priorities. While this specific element is labeled for the Supersonics Project, it is part of a larger umbrella solicitation that also includes work aligned with Airspace Systems, Aviation Safety, Fundamental Aeronautics, and Aeronautics Test capabilities, with proposals routed to the most relevant program element described in the NRA appendices.
At a high level, the NRA is looking for fundamental research and enabling technology development rather than product-level procurement. The Supersonics Project element (SUP3) falls under NASA's efforts to push forward knowledge, tools, data, and concepts that can improve high-speed flight, including the kinds of crosscutting aeronautics research NASA uses to support future aircraft design and operational capabilities. The overall NRA emphasizes long-term, cutting-edge work across all flight regimes, and it also highlights the importance of test infrastructure and instrumentation (through the Aeronautics Test Program), safety for current and emerging vehicles (through the Aviation Safety Program), and modernization of the air traffic system in line with NextGen needs (through the Airspace Systems Program).
This opportunity is a discretionary, competed federal R&D announcement and NASA notes it is a broad agency announcement under FAR 35.016 and NASA FAR Supplement 1835.016. Awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements, and NASA explicitly reserves the right to choose the appropriate award instrument for any selected proposal. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this element.
Applications must be submitted electronically, either through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov, but in all cases the final submission has to be made by an authorized organizational representative. Organizations intending to apply are expected to register in NSPIRES and identify their authorized representatives, and investigators and co-investigators also need to meet the relevant system registration requirements. Because registrations and data-entry steps can take time, the announcement encourages applicants to start early rather than waiting until the deadline window.
Eligibility is broadly open to many organization types, including universities, industry, and nonprofit organizations, with the notable exception that government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are generally excluded as proposers under the stated participation rules. NASA funding is generally directed to U.S. institutions; non-U.S. entities may be able to participate in limited cases, particularly under a no-exchange-of-funds arrangement, but they are directed to specific sections of NASA's NRA guidebook for detailed rules and special circumstances, such as situations involving U.S. personnel whose support is requested.
Key dates shown for this posted program element include a posted/creation date of September 10, 2008, with an original and current closing date of November 14, 2008, and an archive date of December 14, 2008. The announcement also notes that the main NRA and its appendices contain the specific topic descriptions, evaluation criteria, due dates, and points of contact for each program element, so applicants are expected to rely on the appendices for the exact requirements that apply to SUP3.
For finding and downloading the correct application package, applicants are directed to use Grants.gov's advanced search and look up the funding opportunity number NNH08ZEA001N along with the relevant appended element identifier, which produces a list of the posted program elements under the umbrella NRA. For questions, the general NRA policy contact is Jay Dryer at NASA roa@nasa.gov, while Supersonics-related contracting information and questions are directed to FASupersonics@nasa.gov, with written answers posted online. The listing also names key project leadership contacts for the element, including Peter G. Coen (Principal Investigator), Dr. Louis Povinelli (Project Scientist), Kestutis C. Civinskas (Project Manager), and a procurement point of contact, Melissa Merrill (melissa.a.merrill@nasa.gov).
FAQs: ROA 2008 A.4 Supersonics Project (SUP3) (NASA)
What is the ROA 2008 A.4 Supersonics Project (SUP3) opportunity?
ROA 2008 A.4 Supersonics Project (SUP3) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released as a program element under the broader NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics" (funding opportunity number NNH08ZEA001N). It is part of NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) portfolio and supports foundational, early-stage research aligned with NASA aeronautics priorities.
Is SUP3 a standalone solicitation or part of a larger NASA announcement?
SUP3 is part of a larger umbrella solicitation. It sits under the main NRA "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics" (NNH08ZEA001N), which includes multiple program elements described in the NRA appendices. Proposals are expected to be routed to the most relevant program element described in those appendices.
What type of work is NASA looking to fund under this NRA and SUP3 element?
The NRA emphasizes fundamental research and enabling technology development rather than product-level procurement. For SUP3 specifically, the focus is on advancing knowledge, tools, data, and concepts that can improve high-speed (supersonic) flight and support future aircraft design and operational capabilities.
Which NASA organization is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is within NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) portfolio.
Does the umbrella NRA include areas beyond supersonics?
Yes. While SUP3 is labeled for the Supersonics Project, the broader umbrella solicitation also includes work aligned with Airspace Systems, Aviation Safety, Fundamental Aeronautics, and Aeronautics Test capabilities. Applicants are expected to follow the appendices for the specific topics and instructions for each element.
What procurement/solicitation framework does NASA cite for this opportunity?
NASA describes this as a discretionary, competed federal R&D announcement and notes it is a broad agency announcement under FAR 35.016 and NASA FAR Supplement 1835.016.
What award instruments might NASA use?
Awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements. NASA explicitly reserves the right to choose the appropriate award instrument for any selected proposal.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this element.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov. In all cases, the final submission must be made by an authorized organizational representative.
Who is allowed to submit the final application?
The final submission must be completed by an authorized organizational representative (AOR).
Are there registration steps applicants should plan for?
Yes. Organizations intending to apply are expected to register in NSPIRES and identify their authorized representatives. Investigators and co-investigators also need to meet relevant system registration requirements. Because registrations and data-entry steps can take time, the announcement encourages starting early rather than waiting until the deadline window.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to many organization types, including universities, industry, and nonprofit organizations, subject to the participation rules stated in the announcement.
Are government organizations or FFRDCs eligible to propose?
Government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are generally excluded as proposers under the stated participation rules.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
NASA funding is generally directed to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. entities may be able to participate in limited cases, particularly under a no-exchange-of-funds arrangement. The announcement directs such entities to the relevant sections of NASA's NRA guidebook for detailed rules and special circumstances, including cases involving U.S. personnel whose support is requested.
What are the key dates for this posted program element?
The posted/creation date is September 10, 2008. The original and current closing date is November 14, 2008. The archive date is December 14, 2008.
Where do applicants find the exact topic descriptions, due dates, and evaluation criteria for SUP3?
The announcement states that the main NRA and its appendices contain the specific topic descriptions, evaluation criteria, due dates, and points of contact for each program element. Applicants are expected to rely on the appendices for the exact requirements that apply to SUP3.
How do applicants locate and download the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are directed to use Grants.gov's advanced search and look up the funding opportunity number NNH08ZEA001N along with the relevant appended element identifier. This produces a list of the posted program elements under the umbrella NRA so applicants can select the appropriate package.
Who is the general NRA policy contact for questions?
The general NRA policy contact listed is Jay Dryer, reachable at roa@nasa.gov.
Who should be contacted for Supersonics-related contracting information and questions?
Supersonics-related contracting information and questions are directed to FASupersonics@nasa.gov, with written answers posted online.
Who are the key project leadership contacts named for this element?
The listing names Peter G. Coen (Principal Investigator), Dr. Louis Povinelli (Project Scientist), and Kestutis C. Civinskas (Project Manager).
Who is the procurement point of contact listed?
The procurement point of contact listed is Melissa Merrill at melissa.a.merrill@nasa.gov.
What is the main purpose of the broader NRA across aeronautics areas?
The overall NRA emphasizes long-term, cutting-edge work across all flight regimes. It also highlights the importance of test infrastructure and instrumentation (through the Aeronautics Test Program), safety for current and emerging vehicles (through the Aviation Safety Program), and modernization of the air traffic system in line with NextGen needs (through the Airspace Systems Program).
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