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- The NASA Kennedy Space Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "TECHNOLOGY ADVANCING PARTNERSHIPS CHALLENGE AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER" 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 May 21, 2014 and posted on Apr 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2014 The deadline for this solicitation has been extended until May 22, 2014.. (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.
- The mission of the Center Chief Technologist is to provide leveraged technology for programs and projects through technology investments and technology partnerships with industry, academia, government agencies and national laboratories.
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Opportunity Summary:
The TECHNOLOGY ADVANCING PARTNERSHIPS (TAP) Challenge at Kennedy Space Center is a NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) discretionary funding opportunity focused on advancing science and technology and other research and development through collaborative technology investments and partnerships. It is issued under Funding Opportunity Number NNK14AA01A and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically signals a more hands-on partnership structure where NASA expects meaningful involvement during the period of performance rather than a simple pass-through grant.
The notice provided is not the original announcement, but a modification to the synopsis that was initially posted on April 25, 2014. The key change is a due date extension: the original closing date was May 9, 2014, and the new/current closing date is May 22, 2014. NASA explains that the extension was necessary because the System for Award Management (SAM) website was not operational on the earlier due date, preventing organizations from submitting as required. SAM is now operational, and applicants are instructed to submit proposals through NSPIRES, NASA's proposal submission portal used for many research and technology solicitations.
From an applicant standpoint, the opportunity is listed as “unrestricted,†meaning it is open to any type of entity as long as it meets any eligibility details described in the full solicitation text. The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so prospective applicants should expect to contribute some portion of project resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the specific terms in the solicitation) rather than relying entirely on federal funds.
NASA frames the purpose of this effort through the mission of the Center Chief Technologist at KSC: to provide leveraged technology for programs and projects by making targeted technology investments and building technology partnerships spanning industry, academia, other government agencies, and national laboratories. In practical terms, that positioning suggests NASA is looking for proposals where KSC can accelerate or mature technologies that align with NASA and KSC program needs while sharing development risk and resources with external partners.
The announcement also emphasizes how applicants are expected to access official materials and stay current. Procurement-related documents are made available online via the NASA/KSC Business Opportunities homepage, and offerors are responsible for monitoring that site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Applicants must download their own copies of the solicitation and any updates rather than expecting direct distribution. This matters because amendments can change requirements, deadlines, submission instructions, or evaluation details, and NASA places the burden on offerors to stay informed.
Administrative details included in the posting are: CFDA number 43.001 (Science), posting date April 25, 2014, creation date May 21, 2014, and an archive date of May 19, 2015. The point of contact information provided includes Meredith Chandler (KSC TAPchallenge@mail.nasa.gov) for program-related questions and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov) for technical issues accessing the announcement electronically.
Technology Advancing Partnerships (TAP) Challenge at Kennedy Space Center - FAQs
What is the Technology Advancing Partnerships (TAP) Challenge at Kennedy Space Center?
The TAP Challenge at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is a KSC discretionary funding opportunity focused on advancing science and technology and other research and development through collaborative technology investments and partnerships.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNK14AA01A.
What funding instrument will NASA use for awards?
NASA will use a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the posting, a Cooperative Agreement typically indicates a more hands-on partnership structure where NASA expects meaningful involvement during the period of performance, rather than a simple pass-through grant.
Is this notice the original announcement?
No. The notice described is a modification to a synopsis that was initially posted on April 25, 2014.
What changed in the modification?
The key change is an extension to the due date. The original closing date was May 9, 2014, and the new/current closing date is May 22, 2014.
Why was the due date extended?
NASA stated the extension was necessary because the System for Award Management (SAM) website was not operational on the earlier due date, which prevented organizations from submitting as required.
Is SAM operational now, and what does that mean for applicants?
According to the posting, SAM is now operational. Applicants are instructed to submit proposals through NSPIRES, NASA's proposal submission portal used for many research and technology solicitations.
How do applicants submit proposals for this opportunity?
Applicants are instructed to submit proposals through NSPIRES.
Where should applicants look for the official solicitation and any amendments?
Procurement-related documents are made available online via the NASA/KSC Business Opportunities homepage. Offerors are responsible for monitoring that site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments.
Will NASA send the solicitation or amendments directly to interested organizations?
The posting emphasizes that applicants must download their own copies of the solicitation and any updates rather than expecting direct distribution.
Why is monitoring for amendments important?
The notice highlights that amendments can change requirements, deadlines, submission instructions, or evaluation details, and that NASA places the burden on offerors to stay informed.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is listed as "unrestricted," meaning it is open to any type of entity, as long as it meets any eligibility details described in the full solicitation text.
Does this opportunity have a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The posting indicates the opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute some portion of project resources rather than relying entirely on federal funds.
What types of contributions might be included in cost share or matching?
The posting notes that contributions may include cash and/or in-kind resources, depending on the specific terms in the solicitation.
What is NASA trying to achieve through the TAP Challenge?
NASA frames the purpose through the mission of the Center Chief Technologist at KSC: to provide leveraged technology for programs and projects by making targeted technology investments and building technology partnerships spanning industry, academia, other government agencies, and national laboratories.
What kinds of partnerships does KSC expect under this opportunity?
The posting describes partnerships spanning industry, academia, other government agencies, and national laboratories.
What is the practical implication of NASA's emphasis on leveraged technology and partnerships?
The posting suggests NASA is looking for proposals where KSC can accelerate or mature technologies that align with NASA and KSC program needs while sharing development risk and resources with external partners.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.001 (Science).
What are the key dates included in the posting?
The posting includes: posting date of April 25, 2014; creation date of May 21, 2014; new/current closing date of May 22, 2014; and an archive date of May 19, 2015.
Who can applicants contact for program-related questions?
The point of contact for program-related questions is Meredith Chandler at KSC TAPchallenge@mail.nasa.gov.
Who can applicants contact for technical issues accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical issues, the posting lists NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
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