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Overview of NASA’s SBIR and STTR Programs Dr. James Kalshoven

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Exploration Systems Space Operations Science Aeronautics Research To Understand and Protect Our Home Planet To explore the Universe and Search for Life To Inspire the Next Generation of Explorers VISION MISSION Mission Directorates To improve life here, To extend life to there, To find life beyond NASA’s Mission Directorates SBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASA’s Technology Priorities - Enabling NASA’S Future Through the Innovation of Small Business

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Research Topics Exploration Systems: Communications, Computing & Electronic Imaging Advanced Materials and Structural Concepts Power Propulsion and Chemical Systems Advanced Studies Concepts and Tools Software Intelligent Systems and Modeling Advanced Space Operations High Energy Space Systems Advanced Space Platform Systems Lunar and Planetary Surface Operations Partnerships and Market Driven Research Human Health and Performance Life Support and Habitation Human Systems Integration Prometheus Technologies Aeronautics Research: Aviation Safety and Security Vehicle Systems Airspace Systems

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Science: Advanced telescopes and observatories Robotic access to planetary surfaces Autonomous systems and robotics Scientific instruments/sensors Advanced modeling, simulation, analysis Nanotechnology Space Operations: Software Defined Radio Technology Spectrum Efficient Coding and Modulation Techniques Data Compression Technology Space-based Range Technology Employing GPS and Relay Satellites for Launch Support Antenna Technology; Antenna Array Techniques for Transmission of Commands to Research Spacecraft Space-borne Optical Communication Technology Research Topics

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Budget, Award Type and Amount

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Solicitation Dates NASA Will Issue Concurrent SBIR & STTR Solicitations on July 7, 2005 Closing Date: September 7, 2005

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Proposal Evaluation Process At least two evaluations are performed by NASA scientists and engineers to determine the merit of each proposal Each proposal that is recommended for award will be ranked and discussed relative to all other recommended proposals All firms will receive a debriefing automatically via email Evaluation factors: Scientific/Technical Merit and Feasibility (50%) Experience, Qualifications and Facilities (25%) Effectiveness of the Proposed Work Plan (25%) Commercial Potential (Adjectival)

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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 potential phase 3 contracting NASA has issued many multi-million dollar Phase 3 following contracts Submissions

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Texas’ Participation in NASA’s SBIR/STTR Programs Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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NASA has selected 6,050 Phase I proposals and 2,691 Phase II proposals since the program’s inception 265 Phase I proposals (4.4%) and 123 Phase II proposal (4.6%) have been awarded to firms located in Texas NASA SBIR Selection History Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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Top 10 States to receive SBIR awards 1. California 2. Massachusetts 3. Colorado 4. Virginia 5. Texas NASA SBIR Selection History 6. Maryland 7. Alabama 8. New York Ohio New Jersey Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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NASA SBIR Recent Selections Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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NASA SBIR 2004 Phase 1 Awards to Texas Firms Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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NASA STTR Selection History NASA has selected 333 Phase I proposals, and 131 Phase-II proposals since the program’s inception 14 Phase I proposals (4.2%) and 3 Phase II proposals (2.3%) have been awarded to firms located in Texas Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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NASA STTR Recent Selections Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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NASA STTR Recent Awards to Texas Firms Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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NASA SBIR/STTR Commercial Success Stories NASA currently has 524 documented SBIR/STTR commercial success stories 24 Success Stories are from Texas http://sbir.nasa.gov/SBIR/success.htm Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer

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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 potential phase 3 contracting NASA has issued many multi-million dollar Phase 3 following contracts Submissions

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SBIR Technologies on Mars Exploration Rovers Maxwell Technologies of San Diego, California fabricated and tested an ASCII chip with single event latch up protection technology. Innovation enables the use of commercial chip technology in space missions, providing higher performance at a lower cost. Supplying A to D converter for Mars 03 Rovers. Yardney Technical Products of Pawtucket, Connecticut developed lithium ion batteries with specific energy of >100Wh/kg and energy density of 240 Wh/l and long cycle life. Subsequently, they won a large Air Force/NASA contract to develop batteries for space applications. They are supplying the batteries for the 2003 Mars Rovers. Starsys Research of Boulder, Colorado developed several paraffin based heat switches that function autonomously. Heat switches control radiator for electronics package on Mars 2003 Rovers.

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Composite Optics Provided light weight, large aperture reflector of graphite reinforced composite material with high surface accuracy for the MLS DeMaria Electrooptics Under a $6.5 million contract with JPL, the company provided a terahertz radiometer for the MLS Spaceborne The company supplied two correlator chips that make the analog to digital signal conversion and clean up the signal received by MLS Seaspace Corporation Developed low cost system that makes it possible for universities and other purchasers to receive the data transmissions from AURA NASA SBIR Contributions to the AURA Mission

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The Biomass Production System (BPS) (for International Space Station) INNOVATION Development of an innovative plant growth chamber that provides precise environment control to perform meaningful plant research in microgravity. Accomplishments ORBITEC of Madison, Wisconsin advanced the state of the art in biotechnology and commercial plant growth requirements. Applications may include Space Shuttle, Space Station and numerous earth bound environments.

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Miniature Cryogenic Turboalternator (for Hubble Space Telescope) INNOVATION Developed miniature, high speed, vibration free turboalternator ACCOMPLISHMENTS Creare, Inc of Hanover, NH developed high speed shaft in cryogenic gas bearings; high precision, and automated miniature rotor fabrication techniques. Demonstrated operations at 50° Kelvin. Successful installation and operation of a 75° Kelvin cooler on Hubble Space Telescope NICMOS instrument.

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General Aviation & NASA’s SBIR & STTR Programs - The GA revitalization effort, embodied in the AGATE (Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments) consortium, has strategically leveraged the SBIR and STTR programs to support its efforts. - The AGATE program is a consortium of over 70 members from industry, universities, NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other government agencies. - AGATE’s goals are to help revitalize the ailing aviation industry by developing affordable new technologies and advocating new standards and certification methods for next-generation single-pilot, near all-weather, light aircraft.

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Photodynamic Therapy INNOVATION Using technology derived for NASA’s Space Shuttle plant growth experiments, tiny, pinhead-sized light-emitting diodes (LEDs)  have been developed for cancer treatment and wound healing. ACCOMPLISHMENTS In its work in cancer treatment, Quantum Devices of Barnveld, Wisconsin, uses its LED probe to activate photosensitizers - light sensitive, tumor treating drugs. The LED activation process allows the drugs to destroy cancerous cells and leave the surrounding, healthy tissue virtually untouched. The surgical probe may also emit longer waves of red light to stimulate a new drug called Benzoporphyrin Derivative (BPD). Surgery with the improved probe and medicine are very promising.

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