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Kathryn Packard, JSC SBIR/STTR Technology Infusion Manager
Texas SBIR/STTR Summit & Conference – Austin, Texas
January 19, 2012
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2011 Space Operation Topics
(2012 Human Exploration and Operations Topics)
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Space Communications
Space Transportation
Processing and Operations
Navigation
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2011 Exploration Systems Research Topics
(2012 Human Explorations and Operations Topics)
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In Situ Resource Utilization
Advanced Propulsion
Life Support and Habitation Systems
Extra-Vehicular Activity Technology
Lightweight Spacecraft Materials and Structures
Autonomous Systems and Avionics
Human-Robotic Systems
High-Efficiency Space Power Systems
Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) Technology
Cryogenic Propellant Storage and Transfer
Radiation Protection
Exploration Crew Health Capabilities
Exploration Medical Capability
Behavioral Health and Performances
Space Human Factors and Food Systems
Space Radiation
Inflight Biological Sample Preservation and Analysis
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2011 STTR Topics
Example 2011 STTR Topics
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Topic Title
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Center 2011 Technology Investments
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Atmospheric Flight Research and Technology Demonstration
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Technologies for Space Exploration
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Innovative Sensors, Support Subsystems and Detectors for Small Satellite
Applications
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Technologies for Compositional Analysis and Mapping
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Innovative Technologies and Approaches for Space
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Ground Effects of Launch Acoustics, Payload Integration,
and Flexible Polymer Foam Systems
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Autonomous Systems
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Technologies for Human and Robotic Space Exploration
Propulsion Design and Manufacturing
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Rocket Propulsion/Energy Conservation
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NASA Technology Roadmaps
http://www.nasa.gov/offices/oct/home/roadmaps/index.html
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Nature of NASA Phase 1 and 2
SBIR & STTR Contracts
• SBIR contracts are fixed price contracts to be completed on a best
effort basis.
• Company will own resulting intellectual property (data, copyrights,
patents, etc.).
• Government has royalty-free rights for government use of
intellectual property.
• Government protects data from public dissemination for four years
after contract ends.
• NASA is a potential customer.
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SBIR – Eligibility Checkpoints
• Organized for-profit U.S. small business (500 or fewer employees)
• At least 51% U.S. owned and independently operated
• Small business located in the U.S.
• P.I.’s primary employment with small business during the project
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Before Submitting a Proposal
• Review prior year solicitation: http://sbir.nasa.gov/.
• Search and identify specific technical areas (subtopics) and lead
center(s) of your interest.
• Request subject matter expert contact information from respective
field center program POCs.
• E-mail/Call technical POCs and initiate dialogues.
• Learn technology needs and priorities.
• Visit and brief NASA on your companies capabilities, if the
opportunity presents itself.
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Proposal Review & Selection Criteria
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Factor 1: scientific/technical merit and feasibility (50%)
Factor 2: experience, qualifications and facilities (25%)
Factor 3: effectiveness of the proposed work plan (25%)
Factor 4: commercial merit and feasibility (adjectival)
• Proposal Ranking and Selection
– NASA Project/Mission Alignment
– Value, Priority and Infusion Potentials
– Champion/Advocate
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SBIR/STTR Center Points of Contact
SBIR Program Management:
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Program Executive: Richard Leshner, [email protected] , Headquarters
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Program Manager, Gary Jahns, [email protected], Ames Research Center (ARC)
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Business Manager, Carlos Torrez, [email protected], Ames Research Center (ARC)
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Technology Infusion Manager, Rich Pisarski, [email protected] , Ames Research Center (ARC)
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Finance Manager, Jim Bryant, [email protected], Ames Research Center (ARC)
SBIR Mission Directorate Liason Centers:
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Luis Mederos, [email protected] (SOMD)
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Robert Yang, [email protected] (ESMD)
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Richard Terrille, [email protected] (SMD)
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Gynelle Steele, [email protected] (ARMD)
Center Technology Infusion Managers
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Kim Hines, [email protected] , Ames Research Center (ARC)
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Yohan Lin, [email protected] , Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC)
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Hung Nguyen, [email protected], Glenn Research Center (GRC)
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Jennifer S. Geiger, [email protected], Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
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Carol Lewis, [email protected], Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
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Kathy Packard, [email protected], Johnson Space Center (JSC)
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Joni Richards, [email protected], Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
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Kimberly Graupner, [email protected], Langley Research Center (LaRC)
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Lynn Garrison, [email protected], Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Ray Bryant, [email protected], Stennis Space Center (SSC)
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NASA TechSource
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Outreach & Publications
http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/
http://www.techbriefs.com/
http://ipp.nasa.gov/innovation/
index.html
NASA SBIR/STTR Newsletter
http://sbir.gsfc.nasa.gov/SBIR
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http://sbir.nasa.gov
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Durable Silver Coating for Large Aperture Optics
Surface Optics Corporation SBIR Phase I, II- SMD
INNOVATION
• Produced highly uniform optical quality durable silver
films on large area curved surfaces
1.5 Meter Primary Mirror for Kepler Spacecraft
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Added Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s mirror
coating recipe to company’s large aperture coating facility
• Demonstrated optical quality durable silver coating on large
curved mirrors
COMMERCIALIZATION
• Received SBIR Phase II award from the Missile Defense Agency
to adapt process to provide x-ray hard mirror coatings
GOVERNMENT / SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
• Mirror Coating process used for primary mirror for NASA’s
Kepler mission launched in March 2009
• Mirror coating process used to make mirror for Moon
Mineralogy Mapper Instrument for India’s satellite
Chandrayaan-1 launched in October 2008
• Potential application in Terrestrial Plant Finder coronagraph
and interferometer, also metrology and lithography
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Phase II Technology
TRL Advancement
Tracking DATAProfile
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Challenge
Help us determine how we can create a more effective partnership
between the genius of the American entrepreneur and the power of
the federal government.
--Charlie Bolden, NASA Administrator
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
www.nasa.gov
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