Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH16ZOA001N 16STRII B3
Apply for NNH16ZOA001N 16STRII B3
- The NASA-HQ in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Space Technology Research Institutes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.012.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 25, 2016 and posted on May 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 24, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA Headquarters released a draft appendix for comment called Space Technology Research Institutes under the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) umbrella NASA Research Announcement, Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2016 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2016). The key point is that this posting is not the final solicitation for funding yet. It is a request for feedback from potential applicants and other interested parties to help NASA refine the requirements before the official version is issued. NASA explicitly notes that it is not asking for proposals at this stage, will not make awards based on the draft, and will not pay for any information submitted in response to the draft.
The program concept centers on creating university-led research institutes that bring together multidisciplinary teams to conduct basic research and technology development in topic areas NASA considers high-priority for space technology, with relevance to the broader aerospace community as well. NASA is using the institute model because it is designed to do more than a collection of separate, individual grants. By organizing multiple partners under one coordinated, distributed structure, an institute can sustain a long-term focus, align research efforts across organizations, and accelerate progress through shared goals, collaboration, and continuity over several years.
Awards are expected to be substantial and long-running compared to typical single-investigator grants. Each institute award is described as typically lasting five years, with total funding up to $15 million across the five-year period. The notice also indicates NASA anticipated making about two awards. The funding instrument will be a grant, and the activity category is science and technology research and development (CFDA 43.012).
Eligibility is limited in a specific way: only U.S. universities may submit proposals as the proposing organization, and teaming with other universities is required. Partnerships with non-profit entities and industry are allowed, meaning institutes can be structured as consortia that combine academic leadership with participation from other sectors to strengthen technical capability and practical pathways to impact. The draft appendix (particularly Section 3.0) is referenced as the source for the complete and precise eligibility requirements and teaming rules.
NASA laid out an expected timeline for moving from draft to final. The final appendix was anticipated to be released on or about July 1, 2016. NASA expected preliminary proposals to be due on or about July 28, 2016, with full proposals due on or about October 24, 2016. A key process detail is that only offerors invited after the preliminary proposal stage would be allowed to submit full proposals, so the preliminary submission functions as a gate. NASA also notes that the final appendix will contain the firm due date for preliminary proposals.
For access and official updates, NASA directs interested parties to monitor NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/) by navigating to Solicitations, then Open Solicitations, and selecting Space Technology Research Institutes. The notice emphasizes that it is the offeror's responsibility to track the site for the final appendix and any amendments. Any contractual or technical questions must be submitted in writing to HQ-STMD-STRI@mail.nasa.gov, and telephone inquiries are not accepted. The opportunity is identified as NNH16ZOA001N (16STRII B3), posted May 25, 2016, with a listed closing date of October 24, 2016 for full proposals under the anticipated schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this posting the final funding solicitation?
No. NASA Headquarters released a draft appendix for comment. It is intended to gather feedback to help NASA refine requirements before issuing the official (final) appendix/solicitation.
Is NASA asking for proposals right now?
No. NASA explicitly states it is not requesting proposals at this draft stage.
Will NASA make awards based on responses to the draft appendix?
No. NASA states it will not make awards based on the draft.
Will NASA pay for information submitted in response to the draft?
No. NASA notes it will not pay for any information submitted in response to the draft appendix.
What is the name of the draft appendix/program concept?
The draft appendix is called Space Technology Research Institutes under the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) umbrella NASA Research Announcement, Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2016 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2016).
What is the goal of the Space Technology Research Institutes concept?
The concept is to create university-led research institutes that bring together multidisciplinary teams to conduct basic research and technology development in NASA-identified high-priority space technology areas, with relevance to the broader aerospace community.
Why is NASA using an institute model instead of individual grants?
NASA indicates the institute model is intended to do more than a collection of separate awards. Institutes organize multiple partners under a coordinated, distributed structure to sustain long-term focus, align efforts across organizations, and accelerate progress through shared goals and continuity over multiple years.
How long is an institute award expected to last?
Each institute award is described as typically lasting five years.
How much funding is expected per institute?
Total funding is described as up to $15 million across the five-year period per institute.
How many awards did NASA anticipate making?
The notice indicates NASA anticipated making about two awards.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is expected to be a grant.
What is the activity category and CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is science and technology research and development, and the CFDA number listed is 43.012.
Who is eligible to submit as the proposing organization?
Eligibility is limited so that only U.S. universities may submit proposals as the proposing organization.
Is teaming required, or can a single university apply alone?
Teaming with other universities is required, according to the information provided.
Can non-profit organizations or companies participate?
Yes. Partnerships with non-profit entities and industry are allowed, and institutes may be structured as consortia that combine academic leadership with participation from other sectors.
Where are the precise eligibility requirements and teaming rules defined?
The draft appendix (particularly Section 3.0) is referenced as the source for the complete and precise eligibility requirements and teaming rules.
When was the final appendix anticipated to be released?
NASA anticipated releasing the final appendix on or about July 1, 2016.
What were the anticipated due dates for preliminary and full proposals?
NASA expected preliminary proposals to be due on or about July 28, 2016, and full proposals due on or about October 24, 2016.
Is submission of a preliminary proposal required before a full proposal?
Yes. Only offerors invited after the preliminary proposal stage would be allowed to submit full proposals, so the preliminary proposal acts as a gate to the full proposal stage.
Are the draft dates final and binding?
No. NASA notes that the final appendix will contain the firm due date for preliminary proposals, and interested parties should monitor for the final appendix and any amendments.
Where should applicants monitor for the final appendix and official updates?
NASA directs interested parties to NSPIRES at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ by navigating to Solicitations, then Open Solicitations, and selecting Space Technology Research Institutes.
Who is responsible for tracking updates and amendments?
The notice emphasizes that it is the offeror's responsibility to track NSPIRES for the final appendix and any amendments.
How should contractual or technical questions be submitted?
Questions must be submitted in writing to HQ-STMD-STRI@mail.nasa.gov.
Are telephone inquiries accepted?
No. NASA states that telephone inquiries are not accepted.
What is the opportunity identifier and reference number?
The opportunity is identified as NNH16ZOA001N (16STRII B3).
When was this opportunity posted, and what closing date is shown?
The notice was posted May 25, 2016, and it lists a closing date of October 24, 2016 for full proposals under the anticipated schedule described.
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