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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 "SECOND STAND ALONE MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY INCLUDING A PROPOSAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE PATHFINDER PROGRAM EARTH VENTURE INSTRUMENT 1" 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 Jan 24, 2012 and posted on Jan 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 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.
- Unrestricted
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA Headquarters released a funding solicitation called the Second Stand Alone Mission of Opportunity Notice (SALMON 2), identified as NNH12ZDA006O, as a broad "umbrella" Announcement of Opportunity (AO). The purpose of SALMON 2 is to serve as a single, continuing vehicle through which NASA can introduce multiple, independent proposal opportunities over time. Those opportunities are intended to advance NASA objectives across several parts of the agency, including the Science Mission Directorate (SMD), the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD), and the Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT). NASA noted that additional opportunities would be added later through amendments and publicly synopsized updates. At the same time SALMON 2 opened, the earlier SALMON 1 solicitation (NNH08ZDA009O) was formally closed, with its closing date amended to February 7, 2012, and with NASA indicating that no new appendices would be added to SALMON 1 going forward.
For the initial release of SALMON 2, NASA included one specific proposal opportunity: Earth Venture Instrument 1 (EVI 1), which is part of the Earth System Science Pathfinder (ESSP) Program within SMD's Earth Science Division. EVI 1 focuses on Principal Investigator (PI)-led Earth science investigations that require the development of a spaceflight instrument. In practical terms, proposers were being asked not just for a science idea, but for a complete, PI-led investigation that includes building an instrument suitable for flying in space. NASA's intent was that these instruments, once developed, would be deployed on a satellite selected by NASA and then used to carry out innovative Earth system science investigations. The solicitation emphasizes integrated, hypothesis-driven (or clearly science-question-driven) work aimed at pressing Earth system science issues, while allowing proposals across any of the science focus areas covered by NASA's broader Earth Science program.
The timeline for the EVI 1 opportunity was clearly defined. The solicitation was released on February 7, 2012, with a Notice of Intent (NOI) to propose due March 22, 2012, and full proposals due May 8, 2012. NASA also planned a preproposal conference in mid-March 2012 in the Washington, DC area, with details posted through the ESSP Earth Venture Instrument web resources. The full AO text and appendices were made available electronically through NASA's NSPIRES system (nspires.nasaprs.com) and a NASA short link page for SALMON 2.
From an administrative and award standpoint, the opportunity was listed as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, and it fell under the activity category of science and technology and other research and development. It carried the CFDA number 43.001 (Science). No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated. The eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning proposals were welcomed from essentially all categories of organizations, subject to any clarifications in the AO itself. NASA explicitly stated that participation was open to both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including universities and other educational institutions, private industry, nonprofit organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other government agencies.
For questions, NASA directed prospective proposers to contact Dr. Kenneth Jucks, the EVI 1 Program Scientist in the Earth Science Division at NASA Headquarters, and provided both phone and email contact information, with a request to use a subject line indicating "EVI 1 AO." NASA also referenced NAIS/NSPIRES support for technical difficulties accessing the announcement. Finally, NASA stated that this notice constitutes a NASA Research Announcement as contemplated under FAR 6.102(d)(2), signaling that it is handled under federal acquisition rules designed for competitive selection of research proposals rather than a standard procurement contract.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is SALMON 2 (NNH12ZDA006O)?
SALMON 2 is NASA Headquarters' "Second Stand Alone Mission of Opportunity Notice" (NNH12ZDA006O). It is a broad, umbrella Announcement of Opportunity (AO) intended to serve as a single, continuing vehicle that NASA can use to introduce multiple, independent proposal opportunities over time.
What is the purpose of using SALMON 2 as an umbrella AO?
The purpose of SALMON 2 is to provide one ongoing solicitation framework through which NASA can release different stand-alone mission or investigation opportunities as they become available, rather than issuing entirely separate solicitations each time.
Which parts of NASA does SALMON 2 support?
SALMON 2 is intended to advance objectives across multiple NASA organizations, including the Science Mission Directorate (SMD), the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD), and the Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT).
Will NASA add more opportunities to SALMON 2 later?
Yes. NASA stated that additional opportunities would be added later through amendments and publicly synopsized updates.
How does SALMON 2 relate to SALMON 1 (NNH08ZDA009O)?
SALMON 1 (NNH08ZDA009O) was formally closed when SALMON 2 opened. NASA amended SALMON 1's closing date to February 7, 2012, and stated that no new appendices would be added to SALMON 1 going forward.
What opportunity was included in the initial release of SALMON 2?
The initial release of SALMON 2 included one specific proposal opportunity: Earth Venture Instrument 1 (EVI 1).
What is Earth Venture Instrument 1 (EVI 1)?
EVI 1 is an opportunity under NASA's Earth System Science Pathfinder (ESSP) Program within SMD's Earth Science Division. It focuses on Principal Investigator (PI)-led Earth science investigations that require the development of a spaceflight instrument.
What type of proposals was NASA seeking under EVI 1?
NASA was seeking complete, PI-led Earth science investigations that include development of an instrument suitable for flying in space. In other words, proposals were not limited to a science concept alone; they were expected to include the spaceflight instrument development as part of the investigation.
Does EVI 1 require building a spaceflight instrument?
Yes. EVI 1 specifically targets investigations that require development of a spaceflight instrument, meaning the proposal is expected to cover both the science investigation and the instrument development needed to conduct it.
What did NASA plan to do with instruments developed under EVI 1?
NASA indicated that instruments developed through EVI 1 would be deployed on a satellite selected by NASA and then used to carry out innovative Earth system science investigations.
What science approach did the solicitation emphasize?
The solicitation emphasized integrated, hypothesis-driven (or clearly science-question-driven) investigations aimed at pressing Earth system science issues.
Are proposals limited to specific Earth science topics?
The opportunity allowed proposals across any of the science focus areas covered by NASA's broader Earth Science program, as described in the solicitation.
When was the EVI 1 solicitation released?
The EVI 1 opportunity under SALMON 2 was released on February 7, 2012.
When was the Notice of Intent (NOI) due for EVI 1?
The Notice of Intent (NOI) to propose was due March 22, 2012.
When were full proposals due for EVI 1?
Full proposals were due May 8, 2012.
Was there a preproposal conference for EVI 1?
Yes. NASA planned a preproposal conference in mid-March 2012 in the Washington, DC area, with details to be posted through the ESSP Earth Venture Instrument web resources.
Where could applicants find the full AO text and appendices?
The full AO text and appendices were made available electronically through NASA's NSPIRES system (nspires.nasaprs.com) and through a NASA short link page for SALMON 2.
What type of funding opportunity was this listed as?
It was listed as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What award instrument did NASA indicate would be used?
The opportunity indicated the use of a cooperative agreement as the award instrument.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was science and technology and other research and development.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 43.001 (Science).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning proposals were welcomed from essentially all categories of organizations, subject to any clarifications in the AO itself.
Were non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?
Yes. NASA explicitly stated that participation was open to both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations.
What types of organizations did NASA specifically mention as able to participate?
NASA stated participation was open to universities and other educational institutions, private industry, nonprofit organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other government agencies.
Who should applicants contact with programmatic questions about EVI 1?
NASA directed prospective proposers to contact Dr. Kenneth Jucks, the EVI 1 Program Scientist in the Earth Science Division at NASA Headquarters.
Was there guidance on how to format the email subject line for questions?
Yes. NASA requested that emails use a subject line indicating "EVI 1 AO."
Where should applicants go for help with technical issues accessing the announcement?
NASA referenced NAIS/NSPIRES support for technical difficulties accessing the announcement.
What does it mean that this notice is a NASA Research Announcement under FAR 6.102(d)(2)?
NASA stated that the notice constitutes a NASA Research Announcement as contemplated under FAR 6.102(d)(2). This signals that the opportunity is handled under federal acquisition rules intended for competitive selection of research proposals rather than as a standard procurement contract.
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