NASA STMD SBIR Online Market Research
Synopsis – Jul 08, 2015
General Information
Solicitation Number: NNL15ZOA008L
Posted Date: Jul 08, 2015
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Jul 08, 2015
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No
Original Response Date: Jul 31, 2015
Current Response Date: Jul 31, 2015
Classification Code: A — Research and Development
NAICS Code: 541712
Contracting Office Address
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Headquarters Acquisition Branch, Code 210.H, Greenbelt, MD 20771
Description
The NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) is conducting open-to-the-public online market research to gather information that could help strengthen the NASA STMD Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) technology portfolio. Based on subtopic descriptions used in previous SBIR solicitations, the goal is to receive feedback on the relevance of these subtopics and if there are perceived gaps in the subtopics being pursued. Feedback is welcome from all sources and not limited to small businesses.
STMD offered the following research areas in the 2015 solicitation: 2015 (http://sbir.nasa.gov/solicit/54564/detail?data=ch9&s=54494 )
• Topic Z1 – Advanced Power and Energy Storage Systems for Cross-Cutting Space Applications
o Z1.01 – Modeling and Measurements for Propulsion and Power o Z1.02 – Solid-State Thermal-to-Electric Power Generation
• Topic Z2 – Lightweight Materials, Structures, and Advanced Manufacturing/Assembly
o Z2.01 – Large-Scale Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) Structures, Materials, and Manufacturing Processes
• Topic Z3 – Entry, Descent, and Landing
o Z3.01 – Wireless Cameras for Entry, Descent, and Landing Reconstruction
• Topic Z4 – Small Spacecraft Technology
o Z4.01 – Small Spacecraft in Deep Space: Power, Navigation, and Structures
• Topic Z5 – Assistive Free-Flyers
o Z5.01 – Payload Technologies for Assistive Free-Flyers
• Topic Z6 – Advanced Metallic Materials and Processes Innovation
o Z6.01 – Advanced Metallic Materials and Processes Innovation
STMD offered the following research areas in the 2014 solicitation: 2014 (http://sbir.nasa.gov/solicit/52896/detail?data=ch9&s=52890 and http://sbir.nasa.gov/solicit/52897/detail?data=ch9&s=52892 )
• Topic Z1 – Space Technology for Cross-Cutting Applications
o Z1.01 – Advanced Photovoltaic Systems o Z1.02 – Advanced Space Battery Technology o Z1.03 – Integrated Nuclear Power & Propulsion o Z1.04 – Modeling and Measurements for Propulsion and Power
• Topic – Z2 Cross Cutting Advanced Manufacturing Processes for Large Scale Bulk Metallic Glass Systems for Aerospace Applications
o Z2.01 – Cross Cutting Advanced Manufacturing Process for Large Scale Bulk Metallic Glass Systems for Aerospace Applications
• Topic Z20 – Space Technology Mission Directorate Select Subtopics
o Z20.01 – Deep Space Cubesat Technology
Your response shall include:
1. Company name and address, point-of-contact name, e-mail address, and phone number, size of business; average annual revenue for past three (3) years, and number of employees.
2. Any relevant feedback you may have on the content of the Subtopics listed above such as:
o What changes (if any) would you make to the structure of the Subtopics listed above? o What suggestions might you have to improve their organization? o Are there gaps in the technologies being sought? o What emerging technology area(s) would you like to see NASA move into both within and outside of the STMD arena? o How else might NASA change/improve/adjust their SBIR technology portfolio?
Answers to these questions or any questions about this market research effort can be directed to LaRC-SBIR-Support@mail.nasa.gov .
Point of Contact
Name:Dr Keith L Woodman
Title:Operations Manager HEOMDSTMD SBIR Prog Ofc
Phone:757-864-7692
Fax:757-864-8314
Email:LaRC-SBIR-Support@mail.nasa.gov