Space Operations

 

The Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) is responsible for enabling human exploration sustained operations of the solar system. SOMD manages NASA crewed space operations in and beyond low-Earth orbit (LEO) and commercial launch services. SOMD operates, and maintains exploration systems, develops and operates communications, and space transportation systems, and performs scientific research to enable sustained human exploration. In addition, SOMD is responsible for managing the space transportation services for NASA or NASA-sponsored payloads that require orbital launch, and the Agency's space communications and navigation services supporting all NASA space systems.

Active 43.007 National Aeronautics and Space Administration B - Project Grants Not applicable. Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, 51 U.S.C. § 20113(e) NASA recognizes and supports the benefits of having diverse and inclusive scientific, engineering, and technology communities and fully expects the reflection of such values in the composition of all panels and teams, including peer review panels, proposal teams, science definition teams, and mission and instrument teams. Per Federal statutes and NASA policy, no eligible applicant shall experience exclusion from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from NASA on the grounds of their race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, or disability. NASA welcomes proposals from all qualified and eligible sources, and strongly encourages proposals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), HUBZone small businesses, and women-owned small businesses (WOSBs), as eligibility requirements apply . Institutions apply on behalf of individuals. All Space Operations financial assistance complies with 14 CFR 1250, i.e., the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that ensures that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any Space Operations -funded research or research-related activities. As a condition of receipt of NASA funding, the institution acknowledges and agrees that it must comply (and require any beneficiaries, e.g., subgrantees, contractors, successors, transferees, and assignees to comply) with applicable provisions of national laws and policies prohibiting discrimination. An official who is authorized to commit the proposing institution or organization in business and financial affairs and who can commit the organization to certain certifications must electronically sign proposals. Review NASA's NOFO Proposer's Guidebook for specific certifications language and assurance requirements. Download the most recent NASA Proposer's Guidebook from https://www.nasa.gov/offices/ocfo/gpc/regulations_and_guidance Preapplication coordination is required. - See individual funding opportunity announcements to determine if Notice of Intent and/or Phase 1 proposals are required. All Principle Investigators and Co-Investigators are required to register in NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integration and Review System (NSPIRES) https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. General application processes and procedures are found in the NASA Proposers Guide. Review the individual funding opportunity announcement and updates for specific application procedures, including requirements for intent to apply and phase 1/phase 2 applications. General award processes and procedures are found in the NASA Proposers Guide. Review the individual funding opportunity announcement and updates for any deviations that may apply to that funding opportunity. October 1, 2021 Review funding opportunity announcement for specific deadlines and other key dates. Review funding opportunity announcement for specific deadlines and other key dates. From 90 to 120 days. From 30 to 60 days. Information on NASA appeals policy and process can be found in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) From 30 to 60 days. Renewal and extension information can be found in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Manual (GCAM) and the NSSC website at https://www.nasa.gov/centers/nssc/grants Evaluation of intrinsic merit includes consideration of the following factors: (i) Overall scientific or technical merit of the proposal and/or unique and innovative methods, approaches, concepts, or advanced technologies demonstrated by the proposal; (ii) Proposer's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combination of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal's objectives; (iii) The qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed principal investigator, team leader, or key personnel critical in achieving the proposal objectives; and (iv) Evaluation against the state-of-the-art. Review panels are instructed not to compare proposals to each other; all comparative evaluations are conducted by NASA program personnel. Basic Research, Educational Outreach, and Training Opportunities in the area of Space Operations. Review funding opportunity announcement for additional information. Performance Reports: The requesting office is required to monitor recipient performance for an incremental period in a manner that permits evaluation and review of the effort performed. For example, measurement criteria may include: (1) Meeting specified milestones between beginning and ending dates, (2) Successful completion of significant activities or objectives identified, and/or (3) On-time delivery of reports and other required documentation. Not applicable. Not applicable. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Generally, up to three years but no more than five years. Applicants should review funding opportunity announcement for additional information. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Letter. None/Not specified. Robyn Gatens
Director, ISS - 300 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20546 USA
robyn.gatens@nasa.gov
Phone: 202.358.4593 https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/ 80-0115-0-1-252 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$40,253,621.00; FY 23 est $59,083,000.00; FY 24 est $61,700,000.00; FY 21$26,659,869.00; FY 20$30,519,591.00; FY 19$31,778,676.00; FY 18$39,322,160.00; FY 17 est $30,000,000.00; FY 16$62,340,303.00; - The range in award value depends on the research opportunity's objectives and the number of meritorious proposals accepted. General and Special Conditions (Award Terms) NASA Grant & Cooperative Agreement Manual 2 CFR 1800 14 CFR 1274 Fiscal Year 2021 Ground and Flight investigations within applied research and development; technology readiness level maturation; and technology demonstrations to be performed on the International Space Station.
Fiscal Year 2022 Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) NASA Research Announcements: Solicits applied research in support of NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP). The research falls into one or more categories corresponding to HRP’s five Elements: Space Radiation, Human Health Countermeasures, Exploration Medical Capability, Human Factors and Behavioral Performance, and Research Operations and Integration. Solicitation covers all aspects of research to provide human health and performance countermeasures, knowledge, technologies, and tools to enable safe, reliable, and productive human space exploration. Ground and Flight investigations within applied research and development; technology readiness level maturation; and technology demonstrations.
Fiscal Year 2023 Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) NASA Research Announcements: Solicits applied research in support of NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP). The research falls into one or more categories corresponding to HRP’s five Elements: Space Radiation, Human Health Countermeasures, Exploration Medical Capability, Human Factors and Behavioral Performance, and Research Operations and Integration. Solicitation covers all aspects of research to provide human health and performance countermeasures, knowledge, technologies, and tools to enable safe, reliable, and productive human space exploration. Ground and Flight investigations within applied research and development; technology readiness level maturation; and technology demonstrations.