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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 "SPACE TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCEMENT OF COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITY ACO UTILIZING PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE EMERGING SPACE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM CAPABILITIES" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.012 Space Technology.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2015 and posted on May 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2015. (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).
- All U.S. private sector entities, including non profits, may propose under this ACO. NASA will not consider proposals that do not include a domestic entity as the lead proposer. All private sector entities must partner with a NASA Center.
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA Headquarters released a Space Technology Announcement of Collaborative Opportunity (ACO) under solicitation number NNH15ZOA001K to advance emerging space technology system capabilities through public-private partnerships. The opportunity sits within NASA's Space Technology program area (CFDA 43.012, Space Technology) and is structured as a discretionary research and development effort, with the funding instrument listed as "Other" rather than a traditional grant or cooperative agreement label. The central idea is to accelerate technology maturation by pairing U.S. private sector organizations with NASA Centers, leveraging each side's strengths to move promising capabilities closer to real mission use.
This posting is specifically a modification to the original synopsis that first appeared on May 14, 2015. The key administrative change in the modification is the response date: the current closing date is July 30, 2015, replacing the earlier timeline and effectively setting July 30, 2015 as the deadline associated with this update. For context, the record also shows an original closing date of August 13, 2015, but the modification indicates the updated response date is July 30, 2015. The opportunity was archived on July 30, 2016, which is consistent with standard federal posting practices after a cycle ends.
Eligibility is aimed at U.S. private sector entities, explicitly including nonprofit organizations. A major condition is that NASA will not consider proposals unless a domestic entity serves as the lead proposer. In addition, all private sector proposers are required to partner with a NASA Center, reflecting the collaborative, partnership-driven nature of the ACO. The listing notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," meaning the full announcement likely provides more precise definitions, any exclusions, and how the NASA Center partnership must be documented or structured.
From a cost standpoint, the listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so proposers are not required by the posting itself to provide a matching contribution. That said, because this is framed as a public-private partnership ACO, the full text often describes how contributions, in-kind support, roles, access to facilities, data rights, or similar collaboration terms may be arranged; those specifics would be in the complete announcement linked in the posting.
The opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is run out of NASA Headquarters. The public notice points applicants to the full announcement text via an external link and provides points of contact for access issues and questions. If an applicant cannot access the announcement electronically, they are directed to contact Bonnie F. James at HQ STMD via TippingPointAppendix@nasaprs.com. For technical support related to NASA's solicitation systems, the notice lists NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this NASA opportunity?
This is a NASA Headquarters Space Technology Announcement of Collaborative Opportunity (ACO) under solicitation number NNH15ZOA001K. It is intended to advance emerging space technology system capabilities through public-private partnerships that help accelerate technology maturation toward mission use.
2) Which NASA program area does this ACO fall under?
The opportunity sits within NASA's Space Technology program area, identified as CFDA 43.012 (Space Technology).
3) What kind of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is listed as "Other" and is described as a discretionary research and development effort, rather than being labeled as a traditional grant or cooperative agreement in the posting.
4) What is the main goal of the ACO?
The central idea is to accelerate technology maturation by pairing U.S. private sector organizations with NASA Centers, leveraging strengths from both sides to move promising capabilities closer to real mission use.
5) Is this a new posting or an update to an earlier one?
This posting is a modification to the original synopsis that first appeared on May 14, 2015.
6) What is the response date (deadline) for this modification?
The modification sets the response date to July 30, 2015, replacing the earlier timeline referenced in the original synopsis.
7) I saw another closing date mentioned (August 13, 2015). Which date applies?
The record shows an original closing date of August 13, 2015, but the modification indicates the updated response date is July 30, 2015. Based on the modification, July 30, 2015 is the operative deadline associated with this update.
8) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 30, 2016, which aligns with standard federal posting practices after a solicitation cycle ends.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at U.S. private sector entities, and the posting explicitly includes nonprofit organizations.
10) Does the lead applicant have to be a U.S. entity?
Yes. NASA will not consider proposals unless a domestic (U.S.) entity serves as the lead proposer.
11) Is a partnership with a NASA Center required?
Yes. All private sector proposers are required to partner with a NASA Center, consistent with the collaborative, partnership-driven nature of the ACO.
12) Are any other applicant types allowed besides private sector organizations?
The listing includes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which indicates the full announcement likely provides more detail about additional eligible parties, definitions, and any exclusions.
13) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning proposers are not required by the posting itself to provide a matching contribution.
14) Even if cost-sharing is not required, does the partnership model involve contributions or in-kind support?
The posting frames the effort as a public-private partnership ACO and notes that the full announcement often describes how contributions, in-kind support, roles, access to facilities, data rights, or other collaboration terms may be arranged. Those specifics would be in the complete announcement text.
15) What topic categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
16) Which NASA organization is running this opportunity?
It is run out of NASA Headquarters.
17) Where do applicants find the full announcement details?
The public notice points applicants to the full announcement text via an external link (as referenced in the posting). The complete announcement is where detailed requirements, definitions, and instructions would be provided.
18) Who should I contact if I cannot access the announcement electronically?
If you cannot access the announcement electronically, the posting directs you to contact Bonnie F. James at HQ STMD via email at TippingPointAppendix@nasaprs.com.
19) Who should I contact for technical support with NASA solicitation systems?
For technical support related to NASA's solicitation systems, the notice lists NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
20) What is the solicitation number I should reference?
The solicitation number provided in the posting is NNH15ZOA001K.
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