Lynn GarrisonMSFC SBIR

Program Manager

NASA’s MissionNASA’s MissionTo understand and To understand and protect our home planetprotect our home planet

To explore the Universe To explore the Universe and Search for Lifeand Search for Life

To Inspire the Next To Inspire the Next Generation of ExplorersGeneration of Explorers

Exploration SystemsExploration Systems

Space OperationsSpace Operations

ScienceScience

Aeronautics ResearchAeronautics Research

•To Understand and To Understand and Protect Our Home Protect Our Home PlanetPlanet•To explore the To explore the Universe and Search Universe and Search for Lifefor Life•To Inspire the Next To Inspire the Next Generation of Generation of ExplorersExplorers

VISIONVISION MISSIONMISSION Mission Mission DirectoratesDirectorates

To improve To improve

life here,life here,

To extend To extend

life to there,life to there,

To find life To find life

beyondbeyond

NASA’s Mission DirectoratesNASA’s Mission Directorates

SBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASA’s Technology Priorities - SBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASA’s Technology Priorities - Enabling NASA’S Future Through the Innovation of Small Business Enabling NASA’S Future Through the Innovation of Small Business

Research TopicsResearch Topics

Exploration Systems & Space Operations:Exploration Systems & Space Operations:• Self Sufficient Space Systems Self Sufficient Space Systems

• Space Utilities and PowerSpace Utilities and Power

• Habitation, Bioastronautics and Extravehicular Activity Habitation, Bioastronautics and Extravehicular Activity

• Space Assembly, Maintenance and Servicing Space Assembly, Maintenance and Servicing

• Surface Exploration and Expeditions Surface Exploration and Expeditions

• Space Transportation Space Transportation

• Information and CommunicationInformation and Communication

• Systems Integration, Analysis, Concepts and ModelingSystems Integration, Analysis, Concepts and Modeling

Exploration Systems & Space Operations:Exploration Systems & Space Operations: Cross-disciplinary Physical SciencesCross-disciplinary Physical Sciences Fundamental Space BiologyFundamental Space Biology Biomedical And Human Support ResearchBiomedical And Human Support Research Partnerships and Market-Driven ResearchPartnerships and Market-Driven Research Flight Payload Technologies and OutreachFlight Payload Technologies and Outreach

Research TopicsResearch Topics

Aeronautics:Aeronautics:Aviation Safety and SecurityAviation Safety and Security

Vehicle SystemsVehicle Systems

Airspace SystemsAirspace Systems

Earth Science:Earth Science: Instruments for Earth Science MeasurementsInstruments for Earth Science Measurements

Platform Technologies for Earth SciencePlatform Technologies for Earth Science

Advanced Information Systems Technology for Earth ScienceAdvanced Information Systems Technology for Earth Science

Applying Earth Science MeasurementsApplying Earth Science Measurements

Space Science:Space Science: Sun Earth ConnectionSun Earth Connection

Structure and Evolution of the UniverseStructure and Evolution of the Universe

Astronomical Search for Origins Astronomical Search for Origins

Exploration of the Solar System Exploration of the Solar System Mars Exploration Mars Exploration

Budget, Award Type and AmountBudget, Award Type and Amount

SBIR STTR

2005 Budget

$110.0M $13.2M

Phase 1

Contracts

$70K

6 months

$100K

1 year

Phase 2

Contracts

$600K

2 years

$600K

2 years

Solicitation DatesSolicitation Dates

NASA Will Issue Concurrent

SBIR & STTR Solicitations

on July 7, 2005Closing Date:Closing Date:September 7, September 7,

20052005

Proposal Evaluation ProcessProposal Evaluation Process

• Evaluations are performed by NASA scientists and engineers to determine the merit of a proposal

• A proposal that is recommended for award will be ranked relative to all other recommended proposals

• All firms will receive a debriefing automatically via email

• Evaluation factors:1. Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility2. Experience, Qualifications and Facilities3. Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan4. Commercial Potential

Selection StatisticsSelection Statistics

• SBIR:• 2,695 proposals were received from 1,099 firms located in 48 states and DC• 939 proposals recommended• 310 selections were made (12%)

• STTR:•179 proposals were received from 157 firms

located in 37 states• 97 proposals recommended• 45 selections were made (25%)

• Approximately 40% of the phase 1 contracts are selected for phase 2

• NASA manages it’s SBIR and STTR programs via the NASA SBIR Electronic Handbook (EHB)

All proposals are submitted electronically

Contract administration is managed via the SBIR EHB

Access to the EHB is directly from the NASA SBIR website http://sbir.nasa.gov

• NASA is the prime customer for SBIR and STTR developed technologies

Emphasis is placed on phase 3 contracting

NASA has issued many multi-million dollar Phase 3 following contracts;

the largest being for $57M

What’s New and Unique?What’s New and Unique?

WebsiteWebsite

NASA has selected 6,050 Phase I proposals and 2,691 Phase II proposals since the program’s inception

NASA SBIR Selection History

Small Business Innovation ResearchSmall Business Technology Transfer

NASA SBIR Recent Selections

Small Business Innovation ResearchSmall Business Technology Transfer

Total Proposals TotalReceived Awards

2004 Phase I 2,170 290

2003 Phase I 2,695 310

2003 Phase II 297 129

Prog Yr/Phase

NASA STTR Selection History

NASA has selected 333 Phase I proposals, and 104 Phase-II proposals since the program’s inception

Small Business Innovation ResearchSmall Business Technology Transfer

NASA STTR Recent Selections

Small Business Innovation ResearchSmall Business Technology Transfer

Total Proposals TotalReceived Awards

2004 Phase I 2,170 290

2003 Phase I 2,695 310

2003 Phase II

Prog Yr/Phase

To Be Awarded March 29, 2005

NASA SBIR/STTR Commercial Success Stories

NASA currently has 517 documented SBIR/STTR commercial success stories

http://sbir.nasa.gov/SBIR/success.htm

Small Business Innovation ResearchSmall Business Technology Transfer