Grant Opportunities Update
A summary of opportunities for industry and academia Distributed by EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY for ERAU and Florida recipients only. Information is compiled from various sources, including SSTI, Grants.gov, SpaceRef, GrantsAlert, and others.
 National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
Department of Defense (DoD)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Space Florida
June 6 , 2008
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
NASA is soliciting proposals for its Lunar Science Institute. Proposals may address science of the moon, on the moon, and from the moon, including objectives that meet NASA’s future lunar exploration needs. Up to $10 million is expected to be available annually to support 5-7 awards having a four-year project period. Eligibility is unrestricted. Notices of intent are due June 27, 2008; proposals are due Aug. 29, 2008. For more information, visit: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=130359
NASA is soliciting proposals for ground-based investigations in multi-phase flow and heat transfer, including phase change in microgravity and reduced-gravity environments. These studies may eventually lead to research on the International Space Station. Eligibility is unrestricted. Notices of intent are due July 7, 2008; proposals are due Sept. 8, 2008. For more information, visit: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=130242
NASA is soliciting proposals for ground-based research in the fundamental space biology areas of microbial, plant and cell biology. Fundamental space biology addresses basic questions of how life responds to gravity and space environments. The force of gravity plays a major role in shaping life into its myriad forms. Eligibility is unrestricted. Notices of intent are due July 7, 2008; proposals are due Sept. 8, 2008. For more information, visit: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=130243
NASA is seeking sources for a follow-on contract for multidisciplinary engineering and technology services. The purpose of these services is to provide various NASA divisions and related organizations with support for space flight and ground system hardware and software, including development and validation of new technologies to enable future space and science missions. Task assignments will be issued to perform services in all aspects of mission and instrument development and implementation for components, subsystems, systems, science instruments, observatories, launch, ground system, spacecraft, and suborbital craft. The value of the contract is estimated to be approximately $430 million over a five-year project period. Responses to this notice will be used to determine if a full solicitation will be an 8(a) or a small business set-aside. No awards will be made for responses, which are due May 30, 2008. The full solicitation is expected to be released on or about Aug. 6, 2008, with proposals due approximately 30 days thereafter. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4cc8a54417243bdce72a6320b2b98451&tab=core&_cview=1
NASA is requesting information from organizations interested in hosting NASA employees participating in the NASA Innovation Transfusion project. The goal of this project is to increase the flow of new ideas into NASA by increasing connections between NASA employees and outside organizations that are creative leaders in areas that could benefit NASA missions. NASA is interested in establishing partnerships with organizations working on innovative technologies and processes, especially those outside the conventional aerospace field. The information gathered by this request will only be used as a mechanism for permitting future communication between NASA and the external organization. Actual partnerships may or may not result. Organizations eligible to respond include private companies, academic and research institutions, national laboratories and other government agencies. Responses are due June 20, 2008. For more information, visit: http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=130052
NASA will be soliciting proposals for lunar surface systems concept studies. Innovative concepts are sought in particular areas of study that will be detailed in a full solicitation, once released. Areas of study may include challenges associated with regolith moving, energy storage, minimum functionality habitats, consumables packaging, avionics and software. The full solicitation is expected to be released in June 2008, with responses due in July 2008. Eligibility is unrestricted. For more information, visit: http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=130133
NASA Glenn Research Center plans to issue a Request For Procurement for the material scale-up, design, manufacturing, and fabrication of high energy and ultra-high energy lithium-based cell chemistries for energy storage supporting the next generation of NASA aerospace vehicles, including Altair (the Lunar Lander),Extravehicular Activities, and Lunar Surface Systems (rovers and other surface assets). Advanced lithium-ion batteries that are safe and possess high specific energies are needed to meet mission requirements. The energy storage subsystem must have minimal mass while meeting the power requirements of the spacecraft, without compromising safety. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3f9a65bc5aca45cc086301ae000a5218&tab=core&_cview=0
NASA seeks to evolve advances in computer and information science and technology to enhance science productivity of the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). Applied Information Systems Research, AISR, seeks innovative ideas for applying advanced information and related technologies to increase life cycle effectiveness and efficiency of research endeavors conducted by SMD research programs in Planetary Science, Heliophysics, Astrophysics, and Earth Science. Visit http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument/cmdocumentid=129026/E.2%20AISR.pdf
NASA is supporting a SOFIA call for participation in first-light science observations. The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) project is pleased to invite you to apply to join one of the two science teams (FORCAST or GREAT) for the preparations and analysis of the first-light ("Short Science") observations on the new observatory, expected to take place in the spring/summer of 2009. Selected community members will join the instrument science teams, under the direction of the instrument PIs, for the duration of the Short Science period. A limited amount of funding will be available for the selected community members. Detailed instructions for applying to this opportunity can be found at http://www.sofia.usra.edu/Science/short_science/shortscience.html
NASA's Langley Research Center is releasing a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) in support of the NASA Langley Office of Education entitled NASA Electronic Professional Development Project (NePD). The overall goal of the proposed cooperative agreement is to develop an infrastructure and deploy research-based technology applications, products, and services that enhance educator professional development through the use of online technologies. The CAN will be available on or about May 30th 2008, by opening the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com and then linking through the menu listings Solicitations to Open Solicitations.
NASA solicits investigations that will develop the set of standard techniques, create the appropriate software, and implement this software into the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) data pipeline. Proposals on two topics are solicited: (i) the automated recognition and classification of solar features, and (ii) the development and comprehensive testing of an automated technique for local (near surface) helioseismology aimed at the derivation of the physical properties of magnetic fields below the Sun's surface and the early detection of emerging active regions. This Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2008" (NNH08ZDA001N) will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ (select "Solicitations" then "Open Solicitations" then "NNH08ZDA001N").
Department of Defense
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is requesting information on ideas for developing compact radio-frequency receiver antennas for application in arrays that provides wideband spectral coverage and an instantaneous field-of-view (FOV) that is near hemispherical or greater. The target application for these antennas is in arrays that allows for wide FOV volumetric interferometry. No awards will be made for responses, which are due June 20, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=40b8a884a9ad15dc49419cac1f6d7564&tab=core&_cview=0
DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of nanothermal interfaces. The primary goal of this program is the development and demonstration of ideas based on novel materials and structures that can provide significant reductions in the thermal resistance of the interface layer between the back side of an electronic device and the next layer of the package, which might be a spreader or a heatsink. Multiple awards are anticipated; eligibility is unrestricted. Abstracts are strongly encouraged and are due June 10, 2008. Full proposals may be submitted at any time until May 21, 2009; however, they are due Aug. 7, 2008, for the initial evaluation phase. For more information, visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=41766
DARPA is soliciting innovative R&D proposals in the area of self-healing mixed signal integrated circuits/systems-on-a-chip (SoCs). This program seeks to develop techniques to maximize the number of fully operational mixed-signal SoCs on an individual wafer that meet all performance goals in the presence of extreme process variations and environmental conditions. These approaches are intended to be independent of fabrication process or technology node. Multiple awards are anticipated; eligibility is unrestricted. Abstracts are strongly encouraged and are due July 3, 2008. Full proposals may be submitted at any time until May 19, 2009; however, they are due Sept. 3, 2008, for the initial evaluation phase. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3e71debb6a353efd85f6be541307f5e2&tab=core&_cview=0
DARPA is soliciting abstracts and proposals in support of the Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO). The mission of the IPTO is, in part, to increase the speed and accuracy of decision-making for the warfighter. The office supports research, applied research and prototyping in five key thrust areas: (1) cognitive systems; (2) command and control; (3) computer language translation; (4) high productivity computing; and (5) sensors and processing and emerging technologies. Multiple awards are anticipated; eligibility is unrestricted. Both abstracts, which are strongly encouraged, and full proposals may be submitted at any time until May 22, 2009. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=eb55aa1fe055e2440348a4e6003b5b72&tab=core&_cview=0
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting white papers for research, development, design and testing in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory's core mission. This includes space and near-space sensors and systems; strategic and tactical networks; information assurance; counter underground facilities; weapons of mass destruction defense; small unit operations; maritime operations; and core strategic technologies. Approximately $24.9 million over fiscal years 2008-12 is expected to be available for awards having a project period of up to 18 months. Awards ranging from $1 million to $3 million per year may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers may be submitted at any time until Sept. 30, 2012; however, they are due June 12, 2008, for FY 2008 funding. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d55749ce242b58833486981d617d01a2&tab=core&_cview=0
The Air Force is soliciting white papers for the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate's Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program. This program is designed to provide materials and manufacturing research opportunities for HBCU/MI universities in the primary technology areas of polymers, metals, ceramics, bio-nano hybrids, biotechnology, nanomaterials, nondestructive evaluation, materials and processes for sensors, laser hardened materials, and manufacturing technology. Approximately $500,000 over fiscal years 2009-10 is expected to be available for three awards. The basic effort is for $100,000, estimated to last 16 months, with an option for $100,000 for a 16-month follow-on. White papers are due June 18, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e4b4c89c2c764b1dfe2105082a842d5a&tab=core&_cview=0
The Department of the Army is seeking sources capable of developing and demonstrating a temperature-insensitive diode laser that has an operating temperature range of -50C to +150C. The laser must be tolerant to high shock and vibration loading. The selected offeror will be required to deliver successful laboratory-tested prototypes to the government for testing and evaluation. No awards are anticipated for responses, which are due June 30, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c83db721c4faa3d95310fc8fa9e8af56&tab=core&_cview=0
The Army is soliciting proposals to advance fuze and electronics technology. Awards made under this solicitation will be FAR-based contracts. Eligibility appears to be unrestricted. The solicitation will be continuously open through May 14, 2010, unless announced otherwise. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6163616b6eaf7c2df9ba0a6f77f22b44&tab=core&_cview=1
The Department of the Navy is soliciting proposals to develop marine composite propeller technology for applications to large ships and submerged vehicles. This technology is sought to achieve benefits such as reduced weight, reduced life-cycle cost and reduced maintenance needs, as well as some perceived benefits for naval applications. Proposals should employ a building-block approach, starting from small-scale and progressively increasing to large- and full-scale prototypes. Up to $9.5 million is expected to be available over 4-5 years to support up to three Phase I contract awards having a 12-month project period. For Phase I, the awards may be for up to $500,000 per delivery order. Only U.S.-owned firms with Defense Security Services “Secret” level facility and personnel clearance in the U.S. will be considered for prime contracts under this solicitation. Proposals are due July 9, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3c2aa7c13d410b55a033cb7be190d243&tab=core&_cview=0
The Navy is soliciting proposals for the Joint Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) program. This program seeks to develop and demonstrate technologies to improve virtually all aspects of performance related to next-generation CREW equipment. Although hardware, software or techniques developed as a result of contracts awarded under the program are primarily intended for transition to CREW hardware, developed capabilities may be transitioned or applied to any future combat system. Proposals may be submitted at any time until May 15, 2009. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=1b458d980cb96fdc4464735dd1fdd0ce&tab=core&_cview=1
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative R&D proposals in the area of silicon-based photonic analog signal processing engines with reconfigurability. The overall goal of this funding opportunity is to create novel silicon photonic integrated circuit elements and associated programmable filter array concepts that can be fabricated in a CMOS-compatible process and that enable high-throughput, low-power signal processors which overcome the limits of conventional electronic digital signal processing technology. Multiple awards are anticipated; eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be submitted at any time until May 29, 2009; however, they are due July 14, 2008, for the initial evaluation phase. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5570c0a10e9c66e3d180b7418e032c07&tab=core&_cview=0
DARPA is soliciting proposals for its Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network Gateway program. This program seeks to develop the next-generation Network Centric Radio System, with additional capabilities and an assured affordable unit price to the user. DARPA envisions two critical technologies for achieving program goals: (1) a backbone radio architecture that enables a versatile IP network and (2) a radio gateway that enables legacy analog and digital communications systems to be internetworked. One award is anticipated; eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be submitted at any time until May 29, 2009; however, they are due July 14, 2008, for the initial evaluation phase. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=87ad6e9e47a79339f4492c846a983300&tab=core&_cview=0
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking sources capable of providing systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) support. This solicitation is limited to SETA services involved in higher-level, qualified and unbiased Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives technical assistance and analysis. The services are sought for a wide range of missions and organizations, both internally and externally to DTRA, for a project period of up to 10 years. No awards will be made for responses, which are due June 16, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f27e7e47e3c897a9e390ebed515a5f81&tab=core&_cview=0
DTRA is soliciting white papers for its FY 2009-2011 Basic Research for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Broad Agency Announcement. This solicitation is designed to support basic research projects to safeguard America and its allies from WMD by providing capabilities to reduce, eliminate and counter the threat and mitigate its effects. The solicitation highlights five broad strategic thrust areas for research: (1) science of WMD sensing and recognition, (2) cognitive and information science, (3) science for protection, (4) science to defeat WMD and (5) science to secure WMD. Grant awards averaging $150,000 to $500,000 per year for a project period of up to five years are anticipated. Accredited degree-granting colleges and universities and industrial/commercial/nonprofit Basic Research Centers, including small businesses with a portfolio predominantly in basic research offering a significant contribution by one or more universities, are eligible to submit proposals. Other entities may be eligible to act as subcontractors. White papers may be submitted by either of two deadlines in 2008, July 14 or Nov. 24; invited full proposals will be due Sept. 29, 2008, and Feb. 16, 2009, respectively. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=3bc5f8a8676270fdd269de9ee0c7d5b1&_cview=0
The Department of the Air Force continues to solicit proposals for its Sensor Technology Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Open-Ended Broad Agency Announcement. The most recent call for proposals focuses on R&D projects in the area of radio frequency systems and analysis. Applications may involve the integration of developmental hardware and software on various aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, or spacecraft. Approximately $24.05 million over fiscal years 2008-13 is expected to be available for one contract award having a five-year ordering period. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due June 30, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ce0273da495ea689d3d8e9640fe45bc6&tab=core&_cview=1
The Air Force is soliciting white papers for its Precision Guided Submunition Technology Program. This program seeks to develop a system concept for a small, affordable precision-guided submunition capable of defeating a broad and sophisticated set of selected ground fixed and mobile, relocatable targets. The system concept should emphasize miniaturization and multi-functional integration of airframe, guidance, seeker, warhead, fuzing, safe and arm, power and other components, as required. Approximately $900,000 is expected to be available for three contract awards having a seven-month project period. All applicants are potentially eligible, with the exception of certain foreign or foreign-owned offerors. White papers are due July 14, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f94f62d2de3c6fd10ce6141dfa78bfb2&tab=core&_cview=0
The Air Force is soliciting proposals for the FY 2009 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program. This program is designed to improve the capabilities of U.S. institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment. Approximately $40 million is expected to be available for grants ranging from $50,000 to $1 million for a one-year project period. Awards of more than $1 million may be made under two conditions identified in the solicitation. Only accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science, mathematics or engineering may submit proposals, which are due Aug. 26, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=67f120ee08a54e5dd4caffb2f9150530&tab=core&_cview=0
The Department of the Army is seeking sources for the upgrade and enhancement of Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar (LCMR)-class systems, to support base protection operations to be completed no later than March 2009. This will include, but not be limited to, enhanced detection and tracking of mortar, artillery and rockets; greater precision of point-of-launch and point-of-impact; improved sense-and-warn capability; improved sense-and-avoid capability; extended range to detect and track unmanned air vehicles; and integration of internal navigation systems. No awards will be made for responses, which are due June 12, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9320c36fa205b55f29cdbb09c03c2509&tab=core&_cview=1
The Army is seeking sources capable of developing an intelligent power management and distribution system. This system is sought to assist the Army in transmitting electrical power between military power-generating sources and power-consuming equipment. The system must, at a minimum, distribute power from a central power source(s) and be man-portable. In addition, the system must operate in climatic conditions of 40 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, rain, humidity, salt spray, sand and dust, and fungus. Responses are due July 14, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ebe2d9bd69562bb8a714c335106a0f16&tab=core&_cview=0
The Army continues to solicit concept papers in support of the Army's Applied Sensors Guidance and Electronics Directorate. Innovative technologies are sought in a number of areas, including sensors; target acquisition; laser radar; anti-tamper; controls; computers; electronics; nanotechnology for aviation, missile and space applications; weapon and missile launchers; missile components; close combat weapons-sensor networking; and modeling and simulation for all of these areas. No awards are expected to result from concept papers; however, contract awards ranging from $100,000 to $75 million for a project period of up to five years may be made in response to formal proposals. Eligibility is unrestricted. This solicitation will remain open until June 17, 2009. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=7bb00da1c94a68f869da669b13e95515&tab=core&_cview=1
The Department of the Navy will be soliciting proposals for various services to support the design, development, integration and testing of the JCREW System of Systems (SoS). The JCREW SoS approach includes three distinct capabilities that will utilize common component, software and hardware solutions for an open, flexible and compatible system design approach that is modular, interoperable and affordable to upgrade. The three capabilities are mobile dismounted operations, mobile ground and waterborne transport and combat systems, and semi-permanent geographical area devices. One or more contract awards are expected to result from a full solicitation, which is anticipated for release in the third quarter of FY 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e868c50becd62d234c691f702747c567&tab=core&_cview=0
The Navy will be soliciting proposals for a follow-on contract to provide satellite, avionics and communications systems support. The scope of this effort encompasses the design, development, implementation and maintenance of satellite, avionics and communications systems and their associated test systems, hardware and software. The contract award is expected to have a project period of up to five years; the current contract has an approximate value of $25 million. This is a 100 percent small business set-aside. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=a65512236e87d83c9c9c07edafce67e0&tab=core&_cview=1
The National Reconnaissance Office is soliciting proposals for the Innovative Experiments Initiative. This initiative is designed to foster new concepts and technologies for extremely small satellites. Approximately $150,000 is expected to be available for awards having a project period of up to 12 months. Eligible are U.S. private industry and educational institutions. Proposals are due July 1, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=347d4e6703daa05b1b32f9fbf07c5764&tab=core&_cview=0
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
DHS is requesting information regarding a standoff laser or non-laser optical technique for the detection of trace quantities of explosives on vehicles. This request is for any technology that meets the standoff requirement and detects explosives amounts in the range of micro-grams (or less) to tens of micro-grams per square centimeter. The goal is to identify candidate systems that would be invited to a government assessment of the state of the art. No awards will be made for responses, which are due June 20, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=49ca7b91248da81b00fc873f00ee5b1f&tab=core&_cview=0
DHS invites applications for its Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). These awards seek to establish homeland security scientific leadership programs in areas critical to homeland security. The awards provide MSIs with funds for up to three years to support homeland security-related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (HS-STEM) teaching initiatives, curriculum development, and undergraduate scholarships at accredited MSIs providing only associate's and bachelor's degrees in HS-STEM fields. Awards are limited to $200,000 with up to 40 percent to be devoted to HS-STEM curriculum or to support one or more early-career faculty members for up to three years. The remaining balance must fund undergraduate scholarships and training opportunities. Up to $3.5 million is expected to be available to support up to 18 grants. Applications are due July 15, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=41771
Space Florida
This summer, Space Florida is hosting eleven teacher workshops throughout the state providing Inquiry training to Florida teachers. Called ITET (Inquiry Training Equipping Teachers), this program has enrolled over 300 teachers to date as Space Florida firms up active educational and working partnerships with DOE, and the Florida School Districts to maximize the number of teacher attendees. In addition to the three-day Inquiry training, each participating teacher will receive a special Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Kit to reproduce the activities they learn in the classroom for the benefit of their students. Currently Space Florida’s ITET coordinators are seeking additional teachers to participate in the Tallahassee, Miami and Jacksonville area workshops. The Tallahassee workshop is scheduled for July 28-30 inclusive at the Challenger Learning Center. For more details on ITET and how to participate, visit http://www.spaceflorida.gov/itet.php
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ERAU Grant opportunities update
Distributed by EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY for ERAU and Florida recipients only. Information is compiled from various sources, including SSTI, Grants.gov, SpaceRef, GrantsAlert, and others.
Edward Ellegood
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
321-698-9101 (mobile)
edward.ellegood@erau.edu
http://spacereport.blogspot.com
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