Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH11ZEA001N SFW1
Apply for NNH11ZEA001N SFW1
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROA 2011 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing (SFW1)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.002 Aeronautics.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2011 and posted on Dec 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 7, 2012. (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 2011 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing (SFW1) is a NASA Headquarters research funding opportunity issued as a modification (Amendment #1) to NASA's broader "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2011" announcement. The purpose of this amendment is to add and solicit proposals for new research topics specifically contained in Appendix A.2, focused on Subsonic Fixed Wing (SFW1) aeronautics research. In practical terms, the original ROA 2011 solicitation framework remains in place, but this update introduces additional topic areas under Appendix A.2 that proposers can respond to, expanding what NASA is currently seeking in the subsonic fixed-wing domain.
The official funding opportunity number is NNH11ZEA001N, and the program is tied to the federal assistance listing/CFDA number 43.002 (Aeronautics). The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, indicating that NASA is looking for R&D efforts rather than service delivery or purely operational projects. Awards may be made as either grants or cooperative agreements, meaning some projects may be structured for relatively standard recipient-led research (grant) while others may involve more substantial NASA involvement or collaboration during performance (cooperative agreement), depending on the nature of the selected work and how NASA chooses to manage it.
A key operational detail is that the full technical scope, the specific new topics, and any topic-by-topic proposal due dates are not fully spelled out in the synopsis text itself; instead, they are provided through NASA's Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). Applicants are instructed to go to NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/) and look under Open Solicitations for ROA NRA NNH11ZEA001N to find Appendix A.2 (Amendment #1) and the corresponding requirements. This implies that the solicitation is modular: the umbrella ROA contains general proposal instructions, eligibility rules, evaluation processes, and standard terms, while Appendix A.2 contains the specific subsonic fixed-wing research topics and any special instructions or schedules tied to those topics.
The opportunity is described as "unrestricted" in eligibility, meaning it is broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications included in the full announcement text under "Additional Information on Eligibility." In many NASA research solicitations, this kind of language typically allows participation from universities, nonprofit research institutions, for-profit companies, and other organizations, though proposers still need to comply with NASA's standard registration and submission requirements through NSPIRES and any other federal systems referenced in the full solicitation.
The timeline for this amendment shows it was posted and created on December 5, 2011, with an original and current closing date of February 7, 2012, and an archive date of March 8, 2012. These dates indicate the window during which proposals were accepted under this particular amended appendix. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so proposers were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though voluntary cost share policies (if any) would be governed by the full ROA guidance.
For applicants needing help, NASA provided points of contact for access and submission issues. The notice lists Tony Strazisar and the ROA email (roa@nasa.gov) and also references NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov) for assistance, especially if there are difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically. Overall, the central takeaway is that SFW1 is not a standalone solicitation divorced from ROA 2011; it is an appended, amended set of Subsonic Fixed Wing research topics under the larger ROA NRA NNH11ZEA001N, with the authoritative topic descriptions and due-date details hosted in NSPIRES.
FAQs: ROA 2011 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing (SFW1) - NASA (Amendment #1)
What is "ROA 2011 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing (SFW1)"?
ROA 2011 A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing (SFW1) is a NASA Headquarters research funding opportunity released as a modification (Amendment #1) to NASA's broader announcement titled "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2011." This amendment adds new research topics under Appendix A.2 and solicits proposals specifically focused on Subsonic Fixed Wing aeronautics research.
Is SFW1 a standalone solicitation or part of something larger?
SFW1 is not a standalone solicitation. It is an appendix-based amendment within the larger ROA 2011 framework. The main ROA provides the general rules and structure (such as proposal instructions, eligibility rules, evaluation processes, and standard terms), while Appendix A.2 (Amendment #1) contains the specific subsonic fixed-wing research topics and any topic-specific instructions or schedules.
What does Amendment #1 change or add?
Amendment #1 expands what NASA is currently seeking by adding and soliciting proposals for new research topics contained in Appendix A.2. The original ROA 2011 solicitation framework remains in effect; this amendment primarily introduces additional topic areas under the Subsonic Fixed Wing (SFW1) domain.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is NNH11ZEA001N.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for this opportunity?
The federal assistance listing/CFDA number tied to this program is 43.002 (Aeronautics).
What type of activities is NASA seeking to fund under this announcement?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. This indicates NASA is looking for R&D efforts (research and development), rather than service delivery or purely operational work.
What types of awards might NASA make?
Awards may be made as either grants or cooperative agreements. A grant generally supports recipient-led research, while a cooperative agreement is used when NASA expects more substantial involvement or collaboration during the performance of the project. Which instrument is used depends on the nature of the selected work and how NASA chooses to manage it.
Where can applicants find the full technical scope and the list of new topics?
The synopsis does not include the full technical scope or the detailed list of new topics. Applicants must use NASA's Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) to access the authoritative materials, including Appendix A.2 (Amendment #1) and the corresponding requirements.
Where in NSPIRES should applicants look for this amendment?
Applicants are instructed to go to NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/) and look under Open Solicitations for "ROA NRA NNH11ZEA001N" to find Appendix A.2 (Amendment #1) and the associated proposal requirements.
Are proposal due dates included in the synopsis?
No. The synopsis notes that topic-by-topic proposal due dates and other key details are not fully spelled out in the synopsis itself. Those details are provided in NSPIRES within Appendix A.2 (Amendment #1) and related documents under the ROA NRA NNH11ZEA001N listing.
What does "modular" mean in the context of this solicitation?
It means the ROA is structured with an umbrella solicitation (the main ROA 2011 announcement) that contains the general proposal rules and processes, and separate appendices (including Appendix A.2) that contain the specific topic areas, and potentially topic-specific instructions and schedules.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is described as "unrestricted" in eligibility, meaning it is broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications included in the full announcement text under "Additional Information on Eligibility."
Does "unrestricted" eligibility mean anyone can apply without conditions?
It indicates broad eligibility, but applicants still must follow the rules and requirements in the full ROA 2011 announcement and the Appendix A.2 amendment materials (including any "Additional Information on Eligibility" language), and must comply with NASA's standard submission and registration processes through NSPIRES and any other federal systems referenced in the full solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning proposers were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
What are the key dates listed for this amendment?
The amendment was posted/created on December 5, 2011. The original and current closing date is February 7, 2012. The archive date is March 8, 2012. These dates reflect the period during which proposals were accepted under this amended appendix.
What does it mean that the opportunity has an archive date?
The archive date (March 8, 2012) indicates when the opportunity was archived in the posting system, generally signaling that the submission window had passed and the listing was no longer active for new proposals under that specific posting.
Which NASA office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity is described as a NASA Headquarters research funding opportunity issued as a modification to ROA 2011.
How should applicants submit proposals?
Applicants are instructed to use NSPIRES to access the full announcement materials and to follow NASA's standard registration and submission requirements through NSPIRES and any other federal systems referenced in the full solicitation.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice references NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov) for assistance, particularly if there are difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
Who can applicants contact for questions or help with access and submission issues?
The notice lists Tony Strazisar and the ROA email address (roa@nasa.gov) as points of contact for access and submission issues, and also references NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
What is the main takeaway for applicants reviewing this synopsis?
The key point is that SFW1 is an appended, amended set of Subsonic Fixed Wing research topics under the larger ROA NRA NNH11ZEA001N. The authoritative topic descriptions and any topic-specific due dates or requirements are hosted in NSPIRES, not fully detailed in the synopsis.
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