NASA/MSFC
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Programs
and Other Small Business Opportunities
Lynn Garrison
SBIR/STTR Technology Infusion Manager
NASA/MSFC
March 6, 2012
NASA Mission Directorates
There are 3 Mission Directorates with an Office of Chief Technologist
responsible for NASA’s
technical programs
Aeronautics
Science
Human Exploration and Operations
SBIR/STTR Program Organization
 Mission Directorate (MD) integration supported by assigned MD Representatives
 SBIR/STTR Program Liaison Centers
 All Field Centers have Technology Infusion Manager and Admin Support
Level 1
Program Executive
(NASA Headquarters)
Mission Directorates
Level 2
Procurement (NSSC)
Program Management Office
(ARC)
EHB Systems Support
REI Systems, Inc.
Level 3
MD Liaison Centers
All NASA Field Centers
ARC, GRC, JPL, LARC
Administrative
MD Coordination
Administrative Support
Resource Analyst
Technical / Program Integration
and Center Coordination
SBIR Technology Infusion Manager
Additional Admin support in FY12
SBIR/STTR Background – Program Purpose
The statutory purpose of the SBIR/STTR Programs is to strengthen the role of
innovative small business concerns (SBC)s in federally-funded research or research
and development (R/R&D).
Specific program purposes are to:
(1) Stimulate technological innovation;
(2) Use small business to meet Federal R/R&D needs;
(3) Foster and encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged
SBCs,
(4) increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal
R/R&D, thereby increasing competition, productivity and economic growth,
(5) and through STTR encourage cooperative research and development with nonprofit research institutions, such as a universities; with the primary objective of
facilitating the transfer of technology from research institutions through the
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entrepreneurship of small business contracts
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
Budget and Award Numbers
SBIR
FY09
FY10
FY11*
FY12
Millions of $
113.4
124.1
124.1
154.7
Phase 1 Awards
335
366
450
260
Phase 2 Awards
143
152
215
TBD
Phase 2E Awards
N/A
N/A
25
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FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
13.6
14.1
14.1
18.6
Phase 1 Awards
32
42
45
40
Phase 2 Awards
16
18
27
TBD
Phase 2E Awards
N/A
N/A
0
TBD
* PY 2009 solicitation Phase 2
and PY 2010 solicitation Phase
1 awards
STTR
Millions
Note:
Phase I = 125K
Phase II = 750K
Phase IIE = 250K
of $
SBIR/STTR: 3-Phase Programs
 Phase 1
Differences in SBIR & STTR
 Feasibility Study
SBIR: Contract is with the SB
 $125K Contract Award
STTR: Contract with SB, but
 6 months duration (SBIR)
SB must be partnered
 12 months duration (STTR)
with Research Institute
 Phase 2
 Technology Development
 2-Year Contract Award
 $750K (SBIR/STTR)
 $250K Phase-2E/Phase 3 Bridge Option
 Phase 3
 Technology Infusion/Commercialization Stage
 Use of non-SBIR Funding Agreements
 Ability to award sole-source contracts without further need for
Justification Other than Full and Open competition
SBIR FY2011 Solicitation Program Content
Aeronautics Research
Topic
Topic Title
A1
A2
A3
A4
Aviation Safety
Fundamental Aeronautics
Airspace Systems
Aeronautics Test Technologies
A5
Integrated System Research Project (ISRP)
Human Exploration &
Operations
In Situ Resource Utilization
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
Science
Topic
Topic Title
S1
Sensors, Detectors and Instruments
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
Advanced Telescope Systems
Spacecraft and Platform Subsystems
Low-Cost Small Spacecraft and Technologies
Robotic Exploration Technologies
Information Technologies
Radiation Protection
Exploration Crew Health Capabilities
Exploration Medical Capability
Behavioral Health and Performance
Space Human Factors and Food Systems
Space Radiation
In-flight Biological Sample Preservation and Analysis
Space Communications
Space Transportation
Processing and Operations
Navigation
STTR FY11 Topics
TOPIC T1 Center 2011 Technology Investments ARC
T1.01 Synthetic Biology for Space Exploration
T1.02 Commodity Based Technologies
T1.03 Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics
TOPIC T2 Atmospheric Flight Research and Technology Demo. DFRC
T2.01 Technologies for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities
T2.02 Aeroservoelastic (ASE) Control, Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization
TOPIC T3 Technologies for Space Exploration GRC
T3.01 Technologies for Space Power and Propulsion
TOPIC T4 Innovative Sensors, Support Subsystems and Detectors for Small
Satellite Applications GSFC
T4.01 Innovative Sensors, Support Subsystems and Detectors for Small Satellite
Applications
TOPIC T5 Technologies for Compositional Analysis and Mapping JPL
T5.01 Technologies for Planetary Compositional Analysis and Mapping
STTR FY11 Topics (cont’d)
TOPIC T6 Innovative Technologies and Approaches for Space JSC
T6.01 Affordable and Sustainable Crew Support and Protection
T6.02 Active Debris Removal Technologies
TOPIC T7 Ground Effects of Launch Acoustics, Payload Integration, and Flexible
Polymer Foam Systems KSC
T7.01 Ground Effects of Launch Acoustics
T7.02 Payload Integration and Payload Launch Preparation Interface Standards
T7.03 Flexible Polymer Foams Systems for Fireproofing and Energy Absorption
TOPIC T8 Autonomous Systems LaRC
T8.01 Autonomous Multi-Robotic Systems
T8.02 Autonomous Systems for Atmospheric Flight and Remote Sensing
T8.03 Autonomous Navigation in GNSS-Denied Environments
TOPIC T9 Technologies for Human and Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion
Design and Manufacturing MSFC
T9.01 Technologies for Human and Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design
and Manufacturing
TOPIC T10 Rocket Propulsion/Energy Conservation SSC
T10.01 Test Area Technologies
T10.02 Energy Conservation and Sustainability
Proposal Review & Selection
Criteria
 Proposal Review
 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
Preparation for 2012 Solicitation
Review 2011 Solicitation: http://sbir.nasa.gov/
Search and identify specific technical areas
(subtopics)
• Lead Center will be listed
• Contact Lead Center (POCs are listed on website)
to find technical expert
• Initiate dialogue to learn technology needs and
priorities.
SBIR/STTR Program Current Year Submission &
Schedule
2012 Program Solicitation
–Opening Date: 07/07/2012
–Closing Date: 09/08/2012
–Announcement: 11/23/2012
http://sbir.nasa.gov
Previous solicitations/awards
Success Stories
Techsource
Program Points of Contact
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MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT
CENTER
SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE
Doing Business With NASA/MSFC
David Brock
Small Business Specialist
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NASA Centers-Other Small Business
Opportunities
 Have individual Industry Assistance Offices
 Have dedicated Small Business Specialists
 Engage in outreach efforts
 Do procurements
Independently of other
Centers
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MSFC Small Business Program
Contacts
CONTACT
TITLE
David Brock
Small Business Specialist david.e.brock@nasa.gov
Fran Thompson Mgmt Support Assistant
Amy Maples
EMAIL
PHONE
256.544.0267
Fran.thompson@nasa.gov 256.544.8816
ARCS Contractor Support amy.maples@nasa.gov
256.544.6263
Lynn Garrison Sm Business Tech Advisorvirginia.b.garrison@nasa.gov256.544.6719
Gary Heard (acting) SBA Proc Ctr Rep
gary.w.heard@us.army.mil
256-842-6240
Location: Bldg. 4202/Rm. 211
Doing Business with the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center web site:
http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/doing_business/
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NASA/MSFC Small Business
Vendor Database & Directories
 MSFC Web Based Directories
 Small Business Directory
 Hardware Fabrication, Machining, & Assembly Services Directory
 Product Offerings Directory
 Directories found at: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/doin_bus.html
 To register, contact Amy Maples at amy.maples@nasa.gov
 NASA Vendor Database
 https://vendors.nvdb.nasa.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=Vendor.challen
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MSFC Recurring
Requirements List
POP
INCUMBENT
EXPIRES
03/31/2012 Multiple
08/31/2012 Gana A’Yoo
11/28/2012 Barge,
Waggoner,
Sumner, &
Cannon
02/28/2013 InfoPro
03/31/2013 Multiple
TITLE
CONTRACT/TYPE
Professional
Engineering
Services
Custodial &
Refuse
Collection
Services
Misc. Studies
&
Design Tasks
Multiple Task Orders
NNM08AA15C/FP
541310/
$4.5m
Engineering
Technician
& Trade
Support
Construction
IDIQs
NNM08AA20C/CPAF
541712/
1000
employees
Multiple IDIQ
Contracts
23622/
$33.5m
NNM07AA97C/FFP
NAICS
CODE/SIZE
541712/
500
employees
561720/$15
m
CONTRACT
SPECIALIST
Multiple
COTR
PS31/Katrina
Briggs
katrina.l.briggs
@nasa.gov
PS32/Katrina
Briggs
katrina.l.briggs
@nasa.gov
PS21/Kathy
Christy
kathy.c.christy
@nasa.gov
PS32/John
Busbey
john.a.busbey
@nasa.gov
AS24/Jay
Hollenbeck
jay.hollenbec
k@nasa.gov
AS22/Jimmy
Guarin
james.guarin
@nasa.gov
ES01/Billy
Kauffman
billy.kauffma
n@nasa.gov
AS23/Nelson
Olinger
nelson.olinge
r@nasa.gov
Multiple
ANTICIPATED
COMPETITION
GSA (Reserve
for SB)
8(a) Sole
Source
Full & Open
8(a)
Competition
Full & Open
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MSFC Recurring
Requirements List (cont’d)
POP
EXPIRES
INCUMBEN
T
TITLE
CONTRACT/TYPE
NAICS
CODE/SIZ
E
541712 /
1000
employees
01/31/2012
Colsa
Huntsville
Operation
Support
Center
NNM04AA07C/CPAF
02/29/2012
Multiple
Multiple BPAs
236220/
33.5m
02/29/2012
Jacobs
NNM05AB50C/CPAF
541712 /
1000
employees
03/31/2012
Schafer
Misc.
Construction
Projects
(Less $25k)
Engineering,
Scientific,
& Technical
Services
Strategic
Analysis &
Communicati
on Support
NNM07AA70C/CPIF
541712/
1000
employees
CONTRACT
SPECIALIST
COTR
PS22/Jeanette
Swearingen
Jeanette.s.swea
ringen@nasa.go
v
PS31/Brian
Speer
Brian.a.speer@
nasa.gov
PS21/Dawn
Turner
Dawn.turner@n
asa.gov
PS33/Audrey
McMillan
audrey.r.mcmilla
n@nasa.gov
EO50/Deborah
Bowerman
deborah.s.bowerman
@nasa.gov
ANTICIPATED
COMPETITIO
N
SB Set-Aside
AS23/Dennis Norris
Dennis.l.norris@nas
a.gov
SB Set-Aside
ED03/Kimball
Ibrahim
Kimball.y.ibrahim@n
asa.gov
CS01/Fred
Harrington
fred.harrington@nas
a.gov
Full & Open
GSA (Reserve
for SB)
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MSFC Recurring
Requirements List (cont’d)
POP
EXPIRES
03/31/2013
INCUMBENT
TITLE
CONTRACT/TYPE
NAICS
CODE/SIZE
541712/
500
employees
Will
Technology
Human Capital
Support
NNM07AA77C/CPIF
04/30/2013
Jacobs
Manufacturing
Support
and Facility
Operations
NNM09AA20C/CPIF
561210/$35
m
05/31/2013
DelthaCritique
Administrative
Services
NNM08AA28C/FFP
561110/
$6.5m
06/30/2013
URS
NNM08AA54C/FP
IDIQ
561210/
$35m
10/31/2013
HPM
Corporation
Center
Operations
Support
Services
Occupational
Health and
Environmental
Support
Services
NNM09AA03C/FP
IDIQ
561210/
$35m
CONTRACT
SPECIALIST
PS33/Debbie
Matthews
debbie.r.matthe
ws@nasa.gov
PS41/Charla
Pledger
charla.f.pledger
@nasa.gov
PS33/Debbie
Matthews
debbie.r.matthe
ws@nasa.gov
PS31/Mary
Dobbins
mary.e.dobbins
@nasa.gov
PS31/Teresa
Mueller
teresa.a.mueller
@nasa.gov
COTR
HS01/Cathy
Fletcher
cathy.a.fletch
er@nasa.go
SF02/Robert
Champion
robert.champi
on@nasa.go
v
HS01/Beth
Young
beth.d.young
@nasa.gov
AS24/Rick
Melson
jerry.r.melson
@nasa.gov
AS10/David
Thaxton
david.l.thaxto
n@nasa.gov
ANTICIPATED
COMPETITION
8(a)
Competition
Full & Open
8(a)
Competition
Full & Open
SB Set-Aside
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MSFC Recurring
Requirements List (cont’d)
POP
EXPIRES
01/31/2015
INCUMBENT
TITLE
CONTRACT/TYPE
NAICS
CODE/SIZE
517110/1500
employees
Dynetics
NNM10AA03C/CPFF
05/31/2015
CH2M Hill
Marshall
Information
Technology
Services
Environmental
Engineering
A&E Services
NNM10AA17C/FP
541330/$5m
01/31/2016
SAIC
Enterprise
Application
Services
Technology
NNM11AA02C/FP
541512/$23m
02/28/2016
Kaya
Associates
A&E Design
Services
NNM11AA39C/CPFF
541330/$7m
02/28/2016
Chugach
Grounds
Maintenance
NNM11AA31C/FP
561730/
$6.5m
CONTRACT
SPECIALIST
PS33/Sherry
Fenn
sherry.k.fenn
@nasa.gov
PS32/Rhoney
Triplett
rhoney.triplett1@nasa.gov
XCG/Charles
Bridges
Charles.c.brid
ges@nasa.go
v
PS32/Brian
Speer
brian.a.speer
@nasa.gov
PS32/Anna
Stovall
anna.c.stovall
@nasa.gov
COTR
IS01/Marisa
Wofford
marisa.woffor
d@nasa.gov
AS10/Mike
Reynolds
michael.l.rey
nolds@nasa.
gov
NSSC/Vann
Jones
vann.jones@
nasa.gov
AS23/Dennis
Norris
dennis.l.norri
s@nasa.gov
AS24/Jay
Hollenbeck
jay.hollenbec
k@nasa.gov
ANTICIPATED
COMPETITION
SB Set-Aside
Full & Open
Full & Open
8(a)
Competition
8(a) Sole
Source
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MSFC Recurring
Requirements List (cont’d)
POP
EXPIRES
03/08/2016
INCUMBENT
TITLE
CONTRACT/TYPE
NAICS
CODE/SIZE
541330/
$5m
CONTRACT
SPECIALIST
PS32/Rhoney
Triplett
rhoney.triplett1@nasa.gov
PS31/Audrey
McMillan
audrey.r.mcmillan
@nasa.gov
PS32/Katrina
Briggs
katrina.l.briggs@n
asa.gov
COTR
Great
Southern
Misc.
Environmental
A&E Support
NNM11AA25C/FP
04/30/2016
Al Razaq
Computing
Acquisition and
Business
Support
NNM11AA30C/FP
561210/
$35m
09/30/2016
SAIC
NNM11AA41C/FP
541330/
$5m
12/31/2016
Excalibur
Associates
Construction
Phase-Value
Engineering
and Total
Building
Commissioning
Protective
Services at
MSFC and MAF
NNM12AA08C/FP
561612/
$18.5m
PS33/Jane
Thomas
jane.l.thomas@na
sa.gov
541712/
500
employees
PS52/Glen
Alexander
glen.a.alexander
@nasa.gov
AS50/Jeff
GSA (Reserve
Branting
for SB)
jeffrey.g.brant
ing@nasa.go
v
QD01/Terry
SB Set-Aside
Hamm
terry.j.hamm
@nasa.gov
01/31/2017
Bastion
Technology
Safety &
Mission
Assurance
Services
NNM07AA74C/CP
AF
AS10/Daniel
Adams
dan.adams@
nasa.gov
RS20/Gary
Gray
gary.gray@n
asa.gov
AS23/Mark
Hyder
mark.e.hyder
@nasa.gov
ANTICIPATED
COMPETITION
SB Set-Aside
SB Set-Aside
Full & Open
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MSFC Recurring
Requirements List (cont’d)
POP
EXPIRES
07/31/2017
INCUMBENT
TITLE
CONTRACT/TYPE
CH2M Hill
Logistics
Services
NNM12AA05C
FFP/IDIQ
05/31/2021
SAIC
NASA
Integrated
Communication
Services
NNM11AA04C/CPAF
NAICS
CODE/SIZE
561210/
$35m
CONTRACT
SPECIALIST
PS33/Kim
Williams
kimberly.n.willia
ms@nasa.gov
COTR
541512/
$23m
PS31/Vanessa
Lindsey
vanessa.d.lindse
y@nasa.gov
IS01/Rose
Ann Goss
rose.m.gos
s@nasa.g
ov
AS40/Cedr
ick Davis
cedreck.g.
davis@nas
a.gov
ANTICIPATED
COMPETITION
Full & Open
Full & Open
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FOIA Requests
Performance work statements may be
requested in writing from:
NASA, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Freedom of Information Act Office
Judi Hollingsworth, CS20
MSFC, AL 35812
(256) 544-1837
foia@msfc.nasa.gov
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The charge code is 471296.01.08.01 / SPTX22012D.
Websites for Small Business
SBIR/STTR Programs:
sbir.nasa.gov
Small Business Opportunities:
http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/doin_bus.html
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