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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is "ROA 2011 A.3 Subsonic Rotary Wing (SRW1)"?

ROA 2011 A.3 Subsonic Rotary Wing (SRW1) is a NASA Headquarters research funding opportunity under the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics 2011." It is specifically tied to subsonic rotary-wing aeronautics research and is presented as a modification to an earlier ROA 2011 synopsis.

2) Is SRW1 a standalone program, or part of a larger solicitation?

SRW1 is part of a larger NASA Research Announcement. It functions as a modification to the original ROA 2011 synopsis and is connected to the parent solicitation number NNH11ZEA001N. Applicants were expected to respond to the newly added topics rather than treat SRW1 as a separate, independent program.

3) What changed in this modification?

The modification was issued to solicit proposals for newly added research topics that appear in Appendix A.2, introduced through Amendment #1 to the parent solicitation NNH11ZEA001N. Aside from the addition of these new topics, all other terms and conditions from the original ROA 2011 posting remained unchanged.

4) What is the main research focus of this opportunity?

The opportunity supports aeronautics research and development focused on subsonic rotary-wing concepts and technologies, including work relevant to helicopters and other rotorcraft operating in subsonic regimes.

5) What type of activity category does NASA list for this opportunity?

NASA categorized the activity under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

6) What CFDA number is associated with this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 43.002, Aeronautics.

7) Where are the detailed topic descriptions and instructions provided?

The public synopsis does not fully reproduce the detailed topic descriptions, topic-specific due dates, or full instructions. Applicants were directed to retrieve the complete and current requirements through NASA's electronic proposal system, NSPIRES, by locating the open solicitation for ROA NRA NNH11ZEA001N and navigating to Appendix A.2 as amended.

8) Which appendix should applicants focus on for the newly added topics?

Applicants should focus on Appendix A.2 (as amended via Amendment #1), because that is where the newly added research topics were introduced for this modification.

9) How do I find the correct solicitation in NSPIRES?

Use NSPIRES to locate the open solicitation identified as ROA NRA NNH11ZEA001N, then navigate to Appendix A.2 and ensure you are viewing the amended version (reflecting Amendment #1) to see the newly added topics.

10) Are there topic-specific proposal due dates?

NASA indicated that topic-specific due dates and instructions were not fully included in the synopsis and that applicants needed to rely on NSPIRES for authoritative due dates and any topic-by-topic differences.

11) What are the key dates listed in the synopsis?

The synopsis shows a publication/created date of January 24, 2012; an original and current closing date of March 23, 2012; and an archive date of April 22, 2012.

12) What is the submission window implied by the posting?

The listed dates indicate there was a defined submission window culminating in the closing date of March 23, 2012. The synopsis also emphasizes that NSPIRES is the authoritative source for any topic-by-topic due date variations.

13) Who is eligible to apply?

NASA listed eligibility as unrestricted, meaning the call was open to a broad range of organizations, such as universities, companies, nonprofits, research institutions, and potentially other entities, subject to any additional eligibility details provided in the full solicitation text.

14) What types of awards did NASA anticipate making?

NASA anticipated making awards using either grants or cooperative agreements.

15) What is the practical difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this context?

The synopsis notes that cooperative agreements typically indicate the possibility of substantial NASA involvement depending on the nature of the work and collaboration expected, while grants generally imply less direct involvement. The specific arrangement would depend on the project and NASA's intended role.

16) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The synopsis explicitly states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning proposers were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, unless a specific topic introduced a special condition (which would be described in NSPIRES).

17) Do the original ROA 2011 terms and conditions still apply?

Yes. The notice states that, aside from the addition of the new Appendix A.2 topics, all other terms, conditions, and information from the original ROA 2011 posting remain unchanged.

18) Who should I contact with program questions about the announcement?

The program point of contact listed is Tony Strazisar, reachable at roa@nasa.gov.

19) Who should I contact for technical help with access or the electronic systems?

For help obtaining the full announcement or resolving access issues, the synopsis lists NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.

20) What system does NASA use for proposal retrieval and submission for this opportunity?

NASA directed applicants to its electronic proposal system, NSPIRES, to retrieve complete requirements and to work with the solicitation materials for ROA NRA NNH11ZEA001N, including the amended Appendix A.2 topics.