3. Aeronautics Exploration Systems Space Flight Biological & Physical Physical Earth Science Space Science Education To Understand and Protect Our Home PlanetTo Understand and Protect Our Home Planet To explore the Universe and Search for LifeTo explore the Universe and Search for Life To Inspire the Next Generation of ExplorersTo Inspire the Next Generation of Explorers VISIONMISSION STRATEGIC ENTERPRISES To improve life here, To extend life to there, To find life beyond NASA’s Strategic Enterprises SBIR and STTR Research Topics Support NASA’s Technology Priorities - Enabling our Future Through the Innovation of Small Business

4.  Aviation Safety And Security  Vehicle Systems  Airspace Systems  Launch Technologies  Engineering for Complex Systems  Enabling Concepts and Technologies  Computing, Information and Communications Technology Aerospace Technology Topics (Aeronautics, Exploration Systems)

5.  Systems Integration, Analysis and Modeling  Space Utilities and Power  Self Sufficient Space Systems  Habitation, Bioastronautics and Extravehicular Activity  Space Assembly, Inspection and Maintenance  Human Exploration and Expeditions  Space Transportation Space Flight Topics

6. Biological and Physical Research Topics  Cross-disciplinary Physical Sciences  Fundamental Space Biology  Biomedical And Human Support Research  Biomolecular Systems, Devices and Technologies  Partnerships and Market-driven Research  Mission Integration and Flight Support  Outreach

7. Instruments for Earth Science Measurements Platform Technologies for Earth Science Advanced Information Systems Technology Applying Earth Science Measurements Earth Science Topics

8.  Sun Earth Connection  Structure and Evolution of the Universe  Astronomical Search for Origins  Exploration of the Solar System  Mars Exploration Space Science Topics

9. SBIR 2004 Budget Phase I Contracts: $70K (6 months) Phase II Contracts: $600K (2 years) $ 102.9 M

10. SBIR 2003 Phase 1 Selection Statistics 2,696 proposals received from 1,098 small business concerns - 4 Administratively rejected - 28 Withdrawn by company 2,664 Proposals evaluated (99%) 310 Selections for SBIR (12%) Solicitation closed on September 9, 2003

11.  Information Technology (Ames)  Atmospheric Flight Operations (Dryden)  Aeropropulsion and Power (Glenn)  Space Power and Propulsion (Glenn)  Astronomy, Physics and Earth Sciences (Goddard)  Advanced Crew Support Technology (Johnson)  Robotics and Virtual Digital Human Technologies (Johnson) STTR Research Topics

12.  Batteryless, Wireless Remote Sensors (Kennedy)  Development of High Temperature Acoustic Liners (Kennedy)  Personal Air Vehicle Research for Rural, Regional and Intra- Urban On-Demand Transportation (Langley)  Non-Destructive Evaluation, Health Monitoring and Life Determination of Aerospace Vehicle Systems (Langley)  Realistic Non-Nuclear Testing of Nuclear Systems (Marshall)  Rocket Propulsion Testing Systems (Stennis) STTR Research Topics

13. STTR 2004 Budget Phase I Contracts: $100K (1 year) Phase II Contracts: $600K (2 years) $ 12.1 M

14. STTR 2003 Phase 1 Selection Statistics 179 proposals received from 157 small business concerns - 0 Administratively rejected - 1 Withdrawn by company 178 Proposals evaluated (99%) 45 Selections for SBIR (25%) Solicitation closed on September 9, 2003

15. SBIR/STTR Program Schedule NASA Will Issue Concurrent SBIR & STTR Solicitations on July 7, 2004 Closing Date: September 9, 2004

16. Quantum Devices In earlier SBIR efforts involving light-emitting diodes (LEDs) developed by MSFC SBIR company Quantum Devices, the novel technology was used to activate light-sensitive, tumor-treating drugs as part of an adjunctive cancer therapy and also to speed up the healing process for hard-to-heal wounds. More recently, the tiny, pinhead-sized LEDs  which were originally used for plant growth research in space  have been playing a key role in the treatment of oral mucositis. Often times high-dose chemotherapy patients contract this condition, which produces ulcerations in the mouth and throat, severe pain and, in some cases, inflammation of the entire gastro-intestinal tract. Use of the Quantum-developed LEDs is currently providing significant relief to pediatric bone marrow transplant patients suffering the ravages of this condition. Successful MSFC SBIR Company

17. AZ Technology Since its inception, the cornerstone of AZ Technology ’ s workload has stemmed from SBIR contracts. As the company ’ s name suggests, its efforts cover the gamut from “ A ” to “ Z ”. Several SBIR contracts have involved special paints and coatings that can withstand the harsh environment of space. A range of communications tools developed for the SBIR program includes the TeleOPerations System (TOPS ™ ), which uses commercial personal computers and Web-based communications to remotely control and monitor systems. The AZ-developed Portable Spectroreflectometer has been used to measure key thermal control properties of material surfaces during extra-vehicular activities. The company ’ s many successful SBIR efforts were highlighted in a 2000 segment of Small Business School, a nationally syndicated public television program. Successful MSFC SBIR Company

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