Small Business Innovative Research & Small Business Technology Transfer Programs National Aeronautics and Space Administration NSSC Procurement Presenter: Cassandra Williams

National Aeronautics and Space Administration NSSC Vision and Mission Mission: To provide timely, accurate, high-quality, cost-effective, and customer-focused support for selected NASA business and technical services. Vision: Unparalleled Service 2

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 3 Enables a new class of NASA missions beyond low Earth Orbit. Delivers innovative solutions that dramatically improve technological capabilities for NASA and the Nation. Develops technologies and capabilities that make NASA’s missions more affordable and more reliable. Invests in the economy by creating markets and spurring innovation for traditional and emerging aerospace business. Engages the brightest minds from academia in solving NASA’s tough technological challenges. Value to NASA Value to the Nation Program Description

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Program 4 3-Phase Program –SBIRs –STTRs 3 Post Phase II Opportunities –Phase II-Es –Phase II-Xs –CRPs Mission Directorates Aeronautics Research Human Exploration and Operations Science Space Technology

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 5 Schedule SolicitationOpenClose Selection Announcement Date *2016 Phase IsNovember 14, 2015January 28, 2016April 23, 2016 *2015 Phase IIsNovember 7, 2015December 19, 2015March 19, Phase IsNovember 14, 2014January 28, 2015*April 23, Phase IIsNovember 7, 2014December 19, 2014*March 19, 2015 *Dates are subject to change

National Aeronautics and Space Administration U.S. Small Business Concern North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code VETS100 System for Award Management (SAM) 6 Requirements

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 7 Guiding Documents Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) Small Business Administration (SBA)Policy Directives SBIR 14.pdf STTR

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Solicitations Model Contracts Training Resources Participation Guide Program Solicitations Schedule and Awards Awarded Abstracts Frequently Asked Questions Electronic Handbook 8 Useful Links

National Aeronautics and Space Administration What we are buying 9 Lithion-Ion Batteries Power Mission Computers Delivered lithium ion batteries for the past 4 NASA missions landing on Mars The lithium ion batteries are now operated across a wide spectrum of military, civil and space applications The lithium ion batteries are used to power Curiosity and its instruments

National Aeronautics and Space Administration What we are buying 10 3D Food Printed Food System Designed protein and starch pastes that can be processed by 3D printing with varying texture after being processed Designed a storage system to preserve and transport nutrients Designed mixing station that works in low and microgravity Developed a modified 3D printing system

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