Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH14ZDA001N PICASSO
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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 2014 Planetary Instrument Concepts for the Advancement of Solar System Observations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.001 Science.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 26, 2014 and posted on Aug 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2014. (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 2014 Planetary Instrument Concepts for the Advancement of Solar System Observations (PICASSO) is a program element within NASA's 2014 omnibus Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation, issued as NRA NNH14ZDA001N by NASA Headquarters. In plain terms, it is part of NASA Science Mission Directorate's broad annual call for research and technology work that helps NASA plan, build, and use future science missions. While the title points specifically to planetary instrument concepts for solar system observations, the ROSES umbrella solicitation also spans many related areas of space and Earth science research, from data analysis and modeling to hardware development and mission concept studies.
The opportunity supports both basic and applied work that advances NASA science objectives. Examples of activities listed under the ROSES 2014 umbrella include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital platforms; development of new experiment techniques suitable for future missions; development of concepts for future missions; advancement of technologies relevant to NASA missions; and laboratory techniques and measurements that improve interpretation of spacecraft data or returned samples. It also includes Earth science support activities such as field campaigns, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied information systems that translate research data into societal benefit. The specific PICASSO focus within this ecosystem is to mature and demonstrate instrument concepts that could enable improved solar system observations, typically by pushing readiness of sensors, subsystems, and measurement approaches that could later be proposed for flight missions.
Funding levels are flexible and depend on the scope of the proposed work. The solicitation notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts like analysis studies, and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for large efforts such as building and testing science instrument hardware. Across individual ROSES program elements, NASA indicates that available funds can range from under $1 million to several million dollars, which means each element may fund anywhere from just a handful to dozens of proposals, depending on quality, program goals, and the volume of meritorious submissions. Cost sharing is not required.
NASA can make selections using several different award mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The mechanism used depends on factors such as the proposing organization type and the program's needs (for example, cooperative agreements are often used when NASA anticipates substantial involvement). The typical performance period is about four years, though some elements may allow shorter or longer periods, with a stated maximum of five years.
Eligibility is intentionally broad. Organizations of every type may propose, including universities, nonprofits, for-profits, and government entities, and NASA does not restrict the number of proposals an organization may submit or the teaming arrangements it may use. Foreign organizations may participate, but NASA's standard policy applies: projects involving non-U.S. organizations are conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA generally does not send grant funds to non-U.S. entities. The detailed rules for non-U.S. participation and cases involving U.S. personnel supported by NASA are referenced in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers (including Appendix B and relevant sections cited in the notice).
Submission is electronic and requires registration in NASA's NSPIRES system. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but in either case the organization must be registered in NSPIRES, and submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative identified during registration. All investigators and participants, including principal investigators and co-investigators, must have NSPIRES accounts. Because registration and account setup can take time, NASA advises prospective applicants to begin early and to familiarize themselves with the submission systems well before the due date.
Key administrative details included in the posting are: the opportunity is discretionary; the CFDA number listed is 43.001 (Science); there is no cost sharing requirement; and the solicitation was posted in mid-August 2014. For this specific listing, the original closing date was September 15, 2014, later extended to November 14, 2014, with an archive date of December 14, 2014. Because ROSES is a living solicitation that can be amended, NASA directs proposers to monitor NSPIRES (or subscribe to notifications) for updates, new program elements, and amendments through February 2015, when the next ROSES release was planned. The detailed requirements for each program element (including PICASSO), along with due dates and topical organization, are provided in ROSES 2014 tables and appendices referenced in the announcement, and questions on general ROSES policies were directed to the SMD research lead contact (Max Bernstein) via the provided email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is ROSES 2014 PICASSO?
Planetary Instrument Concepts for the Advancement of Solar System Observations (PICASSO) is a program element within NASA's 2014 ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) omnibus solicitation. ROSES 2014 was issued by NASA Headquarters as NRA NNH14ZDA001N under the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The opportunity supports research and technology work that advances NASA science objectives and helps NASA plan, build, and use future science missions. PICASSO specifically focuses on maturing and demonstrating planetary instrument concepts that could enable improved solar system observations, typically by increasing the readiness of sensors, subsystems, and measurement approaches for potential future flight missions.
Is this only for planetary instrument development, or does ROSES cover more?
While PICASSO focuses on planetary instrument concepts for solar system observations, it sits inside the broader ROSES 2014 umbrella, which spans many areas of space and Earth science research and technology. The overall ROSES scope includes activities from data analysis and modeling to hardware development and mission concept studies.
What kinds of activities can be supported under the ROSES 2014 umbrella?
Examples listed under ROSES 2014 include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital platforms; development of new experiment techniques suitable for future missions; development of concepts for future missions; advancement of technologies relevant to NASA missions; and laboratory techniques and measurements that improve interpretation of spacecraft data or returned samples. It also includes Earth science support activities such as field campaigns, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied information systems that translate research data into societal benefit.
What types of work does PICASSO emphasize within ROSES?
Within the ROSES ecosystem, PICASSO emphasizes the maturation and demonstration of instrument concepts that could improve solar system observations. This typically means pushing the readiness of instrument sensors, subsystems, and measurement approaches so they can later be proposed for flight missions.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels are flexible and depend on the scope of the proposed work. The solicitation indicates awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as analysis studies) and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for large efforts (such as building and testing science instrument hardware).
How many proposals might be funded?
NASA notes that, across individual ROSES program elements, available funds can range from under $1 million to several million dollars. As a result, an element may fund anywhere from a handful to dozens of proposals depending on proposal quality, program goals, and the number of meritorious submissions.
Is cost sharing required?
No. The posting states that cost sharing is not required.
What award mechanisms can NASA use?
NASA may make selections using different mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The mechanism used depends on factors such as the type of proposing organization and NASA program needs.
When would a cooperative agreement be used instead of a grant?
The posting notes that cooperative agreements are often used when NASA anticipates substantial involvement in the project. The specific mechanism depends on the circumstances and program needs.
What is the typical project period of performance?
The typical performance period is about four years. Some program elements may allow shorter or longer periods, with a stated maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Organizations of every type may propose, including universities, nonprofits, for-profits, and government entities.
Is there a limit on how many proposals an organization can submit?
No. NASA does not restrict the number of proposals an organization may submit.
Are there restrictions on teaming arrangements or partnerships?
No specific restrictions are described in the posting. NASA states it does not restrict teaming arrangements that an organization may use.
Can foreign organizations participate?
Yes, foreign organizations may participate, subject to NASA's standard policy. Projects involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA generally does not send grant funds to non-U.S. entities.
Where are the detailed rules for non-U.S. participation described?
The posting points to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers, including Appendix B and other relevant sections cited in the notice, for details on non-U.S. participation and cases involving U.S. personnel supported by NASA.
How do applicants submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic and requires registration in NASA's NSPIRES system. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but the organization must be registered in NSPIRES in either case.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of the organization?
Submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative identified during NSPIRES registration.
Do all investigators need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All investigators and participants, including principal investigators and co-investigators, must have NSPIRES accounts.
How early should applicants start the registration and submission process?
NASA advises applicants to begin early because registration and account setup can take time, and to become familiar with the submission systems well before the due date.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.001 (Science).
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The posting states the opportunity is discretionary.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted in mid-August 2014.
What were the closing and archive dates for this specific listing?
The original closing date was September 15, 2014. It was later extended to November 14, 2014. The archive date was December 14, 2014.
Can the ROSES solicitation change after it is posted?
Yes. ROSES is described as a living solicitation that can be amended. NASA directs proposers to monitor NSPIRES (or subscribe to notifications) for updates, new program elements, and amendments.
How long were updates and amendments expected for ROSES 2014?
Applicants were directed to monitor for amendments through February 2015, when the next ROSES release was planned.
Where can applicants find detailed requirements and due dates for PICASSO?
The posting states that detailed requirements for each program element (including PICASSO), along with due dates and topical organization, are provided in ROSES 2014 tables and appendices referenced in the announcement.
Who was the contact for general ROSES policy questions?
Questions on general ROSES policies were directed to the SMD research lead contact, Max Bernstein, via the email address provided in the announcement.
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