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- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2010 Advanced Component Technology" 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 Jan 3, 2011 and posted on Jan 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2011. (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:
ROSES 2010 Advanced Component Technology (ACT), Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N, is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 NASA Research Announcement. The solicitation was released around February 12, 2010 and was administered by NASA Headquarters through the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). While the listing highlights the ACT label, it sits within the larger ROSES umbrella that solicits both basic and applied research plus technology development that supports NASA science missions and data use across four major program areas: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. In practical terms, the opportunity was meant to fund work that strengthens the science return of current and future NASA missions, including the kinds of components, methods, and capabilities that missions depend on to operate and gather high-quality data.
The scope of ROSES 2010 is intentionally broad and includes theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; development and demonstration efforts using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms; development of experiment techniques and instrument approaches suitable for future space missions; and formulation of new mission concepts. It also covers advanced technology development relevant to SMD missions, along with laboratory and analytical techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and for terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission data. Additional areas include determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based data and samples, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that directly support SMD science missions, developing integrated Earth system models, and building applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal or operational uses. In other words, proposals could range from purely analytical research to hands-on technology development, depending on the specific program element and appendix guidance.
Funding levels and project sizes were designed to accommodate both small and large efforts. Typical awards could be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused activities such as data analysis, while larger projects, especially those involving development of science experiment hardware, could exceed $1,000,000 per year. Each individual program element within ROSES had its own available funding range, described as anywhere from less than a million to several million dollars, allowing NASA to select anywhere from just a few to several dozen proposals per element depending on objectives and the quality and quantity of submissions. The usual period of performance was about four years, though some elements allowed shorter or longer projects, with an overall maximum typically capped at five years.
ROSES 2010 allowed multiple award mechanisms, reflecting the variety of work and proposer types. Depending on the organization and the program needs, awards could be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- and intra-agency transfers. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity. The funding activity category was classified as science and technology and other research and development, and the instrument types explicitly included grants and cooperative agreements.
Eligibility was broad by design. Organizations of every type could apply, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and for-profit and nonprofit institutions, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. However, NASA's general policy is that it primarily provides funding to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations could participate under the "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning they generally must support their own participation financially rather than receiving NASA funds. The announcement points applicants to NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers and the relevant appendix sections for the detailed rules governing foreign participation, including special cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel who request NASA support.
The submission timeline was structured as a rolling set of deadlines tied to specific program elements within ROSES 2010 rather than a single due date for the entire NRA. Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose were requested for most program elements, with NOIs due starting March 15, 2010 and continuing through February 9, 2011. Full proposals were due starting April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, again depending on the particular element and its schedule. The listing also shows an "original" and "current" closing date of March 15, 2011 for the posted grant record, which aligns with the later-cycle window and the administrative posting information (posted and created January 3, 2011, with an archive date of April 14, 2011). Applicants were expected to consult the ROSES tables and appendices for the exact dates applicable to their targeted program element.
NASA required electronic submission, with proposals submitted by an authorized organizational representative. Submissions could be made through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but in all cases the proposing organization had to be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization also had to be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES. NSPIRES registration needed to identify the authorized representatives permitted to submit proposals. All principal investigators and other participants, such as co-investigators, had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission pathway. The announcement emphasized starting registrations early and becoming familiar with the online systems ahead of the relevant due dates to avoid administrative problems at the deadline.
Finally, the announcement directed applicants to the ROSES 2010 appendices for the detailed descriptions of each solicited program element, including the program officers and specific key information for each element. It also encouraged proposers to monitor the NSPIRES ROSES page and the NASA SARA amendments archive (including an RSS feed) for updates, clarifications, corrections, and newly added program elements through February 2011, when a subsequent ROSES solicitation was expected. For overarching policy and procedure questions, the general point of contact listed was Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters, reachable via the SARA email address and the provided telephone number.
FAQs: ROSES 2010 Advanced Component Technology (ACT) - NNH10ZDA001N
What is ROSES 2010 Advanced Component Technology (ACT)?
Advanced Component Technology (ACT) is a labeled part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 NASA Research Announcement. It sits within the ROSES umbrella, which solicits a wide range of research and technology development activities that support NASA science missions and the use of NASA science data.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH10ZDA001N.
Which NASA organization administered this opportunity?
This opportunity was administered by NASA Headquarters through the Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
When was the solicitation released?
The solicitation was released around February 12, 2010.
What major science areas does ROSES 2010 cover?
ROSES 2010 spans four major program areas: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
What kinds of work were intended to be funded under ROSES 2010?
The overall intent was to fund work that strengthens the science return of current and future NASA missions. This includes research and technology development that missions depend on to operate and gather high-quality data, ranging from analytical research to hands-on development efforts, depending on the program element and appendix guidance.
Is the scope narrow to ACT only, or broader?
While the listing highlights the ACT label, it is part of the larger ROSES 2010 umbrella. ROSES is intentionally broad, with multiple program elements and appendices that define specific topics, requirements, and schedules.
What types of research activities were included in the ROSES 2010 scope?
The scope includes theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data, along with other activities described in the ROSES 2010 program elements and appendices.
What types of technology development or demonstration activities could be supported?
ROSES 2010 includes development and demonstration efforts using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms. It also covers development of experiment techniques and instrument approaches suitable for future space missions, and advanced technology development relevant to SMD missions.
Does ROSES 2010 include mission concept formulation?
Yes. The broad ROSES 2010 scope includes formulation of new mission concepts, as described within the applicable program elements and appendices.
Does ROSES 2010 include work involving samples?
Yes. The scope includes laboratory and analytical techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and for terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission data.
Does ROSES 2010 support Earth observations and field campaigns?
Yes. It includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that directly support SMD science missions.
Does ROSES 2010 include Earth system modeling?
Yes. The scope includes developing integrated Earth system models.
Does ROSES 2010 include applied information systems and operational or societal uses?
Yes. The scope includes building applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal or operational uses.
How large were typical awards?
Awards could range widely. Typical awards could be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused activities such as data analysis, while larger projects (especially those involving development of science experiment hardware) could exceed $1,000,000 per year.
How much funding was available per program element?
Each individual program element within ROSES had its own available funding range, described as anywhere from less than a million to several million dollars. This structure allowed NASA to select anywhere from a few to several dozen proposals per element depending on objectives and the quality and quantity of submissions.
What was the typical period of performance?
The usual period of performance was about four years, though some elements allowed shorter or longer projects. The overall maximum was typically capped at five years.
What award mechanisms could NASA use for ROSES 2010 selections?
Depending on the organization and program needs, awards could be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- and intra-agency transfers. The instrument types explicitly included grants and cooperative agreements.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was classified as science and technology and other research and development.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Organizations of every type could apply, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and for-profit and nonprofit institutions.
Were there restrictions on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No restriction was stated on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations receive NASA funding under this opportunity?
NASA's general policy is that it primarily provides funding to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations could participate under a "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning they generally must support their own participation financially rather than receiving NASA funds. Applicants were directed to the NRA Guidebook for Proposers and relevant appendices for detailed rules and special cases.
Where are the detailed rules for foreign participation described?
The announcement points applicants to NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers and the relevant appendix sections for the detailed rules governing foreign participation.
Did ROSES 2010 have a single due date for all proposals?
No. Deadlines were tied to specific program elements rather than a single due date for the entire ROSES 2010 NRA.
Were Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NOIs were requested for most program elements.
When were NOIs due?
NOIs were due starting March 15, 2010 and continued through February 9, 2011, depending on the specific program element and its schedule.
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due starting April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, depending on the program element.
Why does the listing show a March 15, 2011 closing date?
The posted grant record shows an "original" and "current" closing date of March 15, 2011. This aligns with the later-cycle window and the administrative posting information (including creation and posting dates and the archive date) rather than serving as a single due date for all ROSES elements.
Where should applicants confirm the exact dates for their topic?
Applicants were expected to consult the ROSES tables and appendices for the exact dates applicable to the targeted program element.
How were proposals submitted?
NASA required electronic submission, with proposals submitted by an authorized organizational representative.
What electronic systems could be used to submit a proposal?
Submissions could be made through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov. In all cases, the proposing organization had to be registered in NSPIRES.
If submitting via Grants.gov, what registrations were required?
If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization had to be registered in Grants.gov in addition to being registered in NSPIRES.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
The proposing organization had to be registered in NSPIRES, and NSPIRES registration needed to identify the authorized representatives permitted to submit proposals. All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether submission occurred through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of the organization?
Proposals were submitted by an authorized organizational representative, as identified through NSPIRES registration.
Why did NASA emphasize early registration?
The announcement emphasized starting registrations early and becoming familiar with the online systems ahead of the relevant due dates to avoid administrative problems at the deadline.
Where are the detailed descriptions of solicited program elements found?
Applicants were directed to the ROSES 2010 appendices for detailed descriptions of each solicited program element, including program officers and key information for each element.
Where should applicants look for amendments or updates to ROSES 2010?
Proposers were encouraged to monitor the NSPIRES ROSES page and the NASA SARA amendments archive (including an RSS feed) for updates, clarifications, corrections, and newly added program elements through February 2011.
Who was the general point of contact for overarching policy and procedure questions?
The general point of contact listed was Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters, reachable via the SARA email address and the provided telephone number.
What was the relationship between this opportunity and the broader ROSES framework?
This opportunity was one labeled part of ROSES 2010, which is a broad NASA Research Announcement covering multiple program elements across NASA Science Mission Directorate disciplines. Applicants were expected to rely on the ROSES tables and appendices to understand the specific requirements, schedules, and points of contact for the element they intended to propose to.
What kinds of outcomes was NASA aiming to support?
In practical terms, ROSES 2010 aimed to support work that improves the science return of NASA missions by strengthening the components, methods, and capabilities used to operate missions and produce high-quality science data, across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
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