1 Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology TRansfer Kathryn Packard, JSC SBIR/STTR Technology Infusion Manager Texas SBIR/STTR Summit & Conference – Austin, Texas January 19, 2012

Space Operation Topics (2012 Human Exploration and Operations Topics) Space Communications Space Transportation Processing and Operations Navigation

Exploration Systems Research Topics (2012 Human Explorations and Operations Topics) In Situ Resource Utilization Advanced 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 Radiation Protection Exploration Crew Health Capabilities Exploration Medical Capability Behavioral Health and Performances Space Human Factors and Food Systems Space Radiation Inflight Biological Sample Preservation and Analysis

STTR Topics Example 2011 STTR Topics TopicTopic Title T1Center 2011 Technology Investments T2Atmospheric Flight Research and Technology Demonstration T3Technologies for Space Exploration T4 Innovative Sensors, Support Subsystems and Detectors for Small Satellite Applications T5Technologies for Compositional Analysis and Mapping T6Innovative Technologies and Approaches for Space T7 Ground Effects of Launch Acoustics, Payload Integration, and Flexible Polymer Foam Systems T8Autonomous Systems T9 Technologies for Human and Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing T10Rocket Propulsion/Energy Conservation

5 NASA Technology Roadmaps

6 Nature of NASA Phase 1 and 2 SBIR & STTR Contracts SBIR contracts are fixed price contracts to be completed on a best effort basis. Company will own resulting intellectual property (data, copyrights, patents, etc.). Government has royalty-free rights for government use of intellectual property. Government protects data from public dissemination for four years after contract ends. NASA is a potential customer.

7 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

8 Before Submitting a Proposal Review prior year solicitation: Search and identify specific technical areas (subtopics) and lead center(s) of your interest. Request subject matter expert contact information from respective field center program POCs. /Call technical POCs and initiate dialogues. Learn technology needs and priorities. Visit and brief NASA on your companies capabilities, if the opportunity presents itself.

9 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

10 SBIR/STTR Center Points of Contact SBIR Program Management: Program Executive: Richard Leshner, Program Manager, Gary Jahns, Ames Research Center Business Manager, Carlos Torrez, Ames Research Center Technology Infusion Manager, Rich Pisarski, Ames Research Center Finance Manager, Jim Bryant, Ames Research Center SBIR Mission Directorate Liason Centers: Luis Mederos, (SOMD) Robert Yang, Richard Terrille, (SMD) Gynelle Steele, Center Technology Infusion Managers Kim Hines, Ames Research Center (ARC) Yohan Lin, Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC) Hung Nguyen, Glenn Research Center Jennifer S. Geiger, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Carol Lewis, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Kathy Packard, Johnson Space Center (JSC) Joni Richards, Kennedy Space Center Kimberly Graupner, Langley Research Center Lynn Garrison, Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Ray Bryant, Stennis Space Center (SSC)

11 NASA TechSource

12 Outreach & Publications index.html NASA SBIR/STTR Newsletter /newsletter.html

13 INNOVATION Produced highly uniform optical quality durable silver films on large area curved surfaces ACCOMPLISHMENTS Added Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s mirror coating recipe to company’s large aperture coating facility Demonstrated optical quality durable silver coating on large curved mirrors 1.5 Meter Primary Mirror for Kepler Spacecraft GOVERNMENT / SCIENCE APPLICATIONS Mirror Coating process used for primary mirror for NASA’s Kepler mission launched in March 2009 Mirror coating process used to make mirror for Moon Mineralogy Mapper Instrument for India’s satellite Chandrayaan-1 launched in October 2008 Potential application in Terrestrial Plant Finder coronagraph and interferometer, also metrology and lithography COMMERCIALIZATION Received SBIR Phase II award from the Missile Defense Agency to adapt process to provide x-ray hard mirror coatings Durable Silver Coating for Large Aperture Optics Surface Optics Corporation SBIR Phase I, II- SMD

14 TRL Tracking DATA Phase II Technology Advancement Profile

15 Challenge Help us determine how we can create a more effective partnership between the genius of the American entrepreneur and the power of the federal government. --Charlie Bolden, NASA Administrator

16 National Aeronautics and Space Administration