ARC New Business Office (NBO) 1) NBO Introduction Wendy Dolci, Chief of NBO 2) Update on NSPIRES and External Funding Sources Ken Galal, NBO 3) Ames Instrumentation Workshop Kim Ennico, Code S/ New Business Forum

New Business Office - Overview The NBO is responsible for The NBO is responsible for –New business planning and support »Identification and support of the Center’s top priority new business pursuits »Ames Business Model: emergence of a new picture of the center, focused on customers and funding sources »“Situation Room” - COMING SOON! »Information Management for Ames new business efforts Proposal Archive Proposal Archive Ames Enterprise modeling/ knowledge capture Ames Enterprise modeling/ knowledge capture »New Business Forum –Development of Ames proposal policies & processes –Proposal Development Support –Learning/training »Proposing to Win Workshops: March 15 and 16 »Online materials: lessons learned, “how to” materials –Proposal Center website: »Launch planned for end of February ‘05 March 7 All hands meeting will be focused on New Business March 7 All hands meeting will be focused on New Business

Switch to NSPIRES NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation & Proposal Integrated Review & Evaluation System) is replacing SYS-EYFUS for NASA research opportunities (Exploration office calls not covered) NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation & Proposal Integrated Review & Evaluation System) is replacing SYS-EYFUS for NASA research opportunities (Exploration office calls not covered) 2005 ROSES proposals to be submitted through NSPIRES 2005 ROSES proposals to be submitted through NSPIRES ARC now officially registered under NSPIRES ARC now officially registered under NSPIRES ARC PIs need to register and affiliate themselves with ARC (see link provided on SYS-EYFUS website) ARC PIs need to register and affiliate themselves with ARC (see link provided on SYS-EYFUS website)

NSPIRES Implications Key Features Advertised : Key Features Advertised : –Consolidates proposal management under one roof for registered organization –Initially, NSPIRES will only accommodate submission of proposal cover page data –Eventual electronic proposal initiation, approval and submission will be supported Challenges Challenges –How to maintain division control over most proposals in order to streamline process ==> NBO is investigating use of NSPIRES privileges to authorize division/directorate reps to approve/submit proposals ==> NBO is investigating use of NSPIRES privileges to authorize division/directorate reps to approve/submit proposals

External Funding Sources Due to shortfall in ARC budget and stiffer competition for traditional proposal opportunities, there is a need to explore external (i.e., non-NASA) funding sources Due to shortfall in ARC budget and stiffer competition for traditional proposal opportunities, there is a need to explore external (i.e., non-NASA) funding sources Examples of external funding obtained by Ames PIs & facilities include: Examples of external funding obtained by Ames PIs & facilities include: DOE, EPA, NSF, USDA, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, DHS, FAA, NIH, Universities, Office of Naval Research, some Private Industry DOE, EPA, NSF, USDA, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, DHS, FAA, NIH, Universities, Office of Naval Research, some Private Industry Note: Apparently, certain agencies have refused to cover federal salaries in the past (e.g., NIH?), but most will these days Note: Apparently, certain agencies have refused to cover federal salaries in the past (e.g., NIH?), but most will these days

Identifying Opportunities No Magic Formula! No Magic Formula! Requires active search to match ARC products with needs of potential customer Requires active search to match ARC products with needs of potential customer ==> Conferences; workshops; web searches for AOs; contacts in other agencies/companies Response to AO or application for grant does not involve formal agreement -- usually only a letter of from division (for small proposals) Response to AO or application for grant does not involve formal agreement -- usually only a letter of from division (for small proposals) If application/proposal is accepted, a partnership agreement is required If application/proposal is accepted, a partnership agreement is required

Space Act Agreement Reimbursable Space Act Agreement (RSAA) Reimbursable Space Act Agreement (RSAA) –Suitable for work with private or public entities –ARC is reimbursed for use of facilities, personnel, expertise or equipment –Prohibits ARC from competing with private sector RSAA is initiated through the Technology Partnerships Division, Code EP RSAA is initiated through the Technology Partnerships Division, Code EP ==> contact: Phil Herlth, x Finances handled through the Financial Management Office, Code CFG Finances handled through the Financial Management Office, Code CFG

Ames Instrumentation Workshop One day Instrument/Hardware Workshop in late March One day Instrument/Hardware Workshop in late March –Assess current capabilities CENTERWIDE at Ames –Address current and future funding opportunities –Informal forum to interact cross-center & foster new partnerships Request 1-slide presentations by all groups at Ames working on instruments (e.g., science payloads), component level hardware (e.g., sensors), and hardware projects in development (e.g., those which target increasing TRL). Request 1-slide presentations by all groups at Ames working on instruments (e.g., science payloads), component level hardware (e.g., sensors), and hardware projects in development (e.g., those which target increasing TRL). Will make a formal announcement via Centerwide and through Division/Branch chiefs Will make a formal announcement via Centerwide and through Division/Branch chiefs POC: Kimberly Ennico, Code SSA, x POC: Kimberly Ennico, Code SSA, x4-6067