SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MINORITY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONPROGRAMS SMALL PROGRAMS OPPORTUNITY
- Notice Date
- 4/1/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 611310
— Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Contracting Office
- NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
- ZIP Code
- 32899
- Solicitation Number
- NNK09ZXA001N
- Response Due
- 4/26/2009
- Archive Date
- 4/1/2010
- Point of Contact
- Marco Pochy, Contracting Officer, Phone 321-867-8567, Fax 321-867-1188, />
- E-Mail Address
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marco.l.pochy@nasa.gov<br
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is releasing a NASAResearch Announcement (NRA), for NRA NNK09ZXA001N, Minority University Research andEducation Programs (MUREP) Small Programs (MSP) Opportunity.This effort will seek innovative approaches to using NASA-themed content in support ofhigher education teaching and learning. Each funded proposal is expected to leverageNASAs unique contributions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)to enhance students academic experiences and/or to improve educators abilities toengage and stimulate their students. The outcomes of the proposal shall support NASAeducation reporting metrics for higher education. The target students shall be enrolledat an accredited college or university, with a declared major in STEM, or pre-serviceteachers. Proposed work must be grounded in education research and/or best practices,and incorporate formative, summative, and other evaluations, as appropriate.Desired Outcomes The Minority University Research and Education Programs (MUREP) Small Programs (MSP)Competitive Grant Opportunity (MSPCG) activity will consider proposals that use the STEMcontent of NASAs missions to:Develop, promote, or utilize new, innovative, and replicable approaches toimproving STEM learning and instruction in support of NASA's reporting metrics; andProvide experiences and activities that are grounded in education research orutilize evidence-supported approaches, techniques, and tools.Number and Size of AwardsIt is anticipated that approximately 3-4 awards, ranging from $50K - $350K each ($840Ktotal has been allocated for this solicitation), for a one-year period of performance maybe made under this NRA, pursuant to the authority of the NASA Grant and CooperativeAgreement Handbook (http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/hq/grcover.htm), Section 1260.12(d). Successful projects will be eligible for renewal for up to two additional years, based onproject performance and funds availability. NASA reserves the right to partially fundprojects, limit the number of projects funded, or limit the funding level below theallocated amount.EligibilityProposals will be accepted from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) and organizationsthat support MSIs and underserved/underrepresented students. Eligible MSIs include theDepartment of Education designated Historically Black College or University (HBCU),Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Tribal College or University (TCU), or MSIs thatoffer degrees in STEM disciplines. Please checkhttp://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst.html for a complete listingof the minority institutions. These organizations and universities may apply throughpartnership with a NASA field center, although such a partnership is not a requirementfor eligibility.Proposal Process: Notice of Intent and Full ProposalsProposers shall submit a short Notice of Intent (NOI) that briefly describes the work tobe performed, NASA content to be featured, audiences to be reached, need, innovativeapproaches to be employed, estimated costs, and summary of evidence supporting themethods, techniques, and tools to be used. NOIs assist NASA in assessing the response tothis NRA and to determine the expertise required for the proposal review panel. The NOIwill be due on April 26, 2009.NOI submission by the due date is required. Full proposals will be due on May 25, 2009. Proposal SubmissionAll information needed to respond to this solicitation is contained in this NRA and inthe companion document entitled Guidebook for Proposers Responding to a NASA ResearchAnnouncement January 2008 Edition (hereafter referred to as the NASA Guidebook forProposers). This document is located athttp://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook.NRA AvailabilityThis announcement is accessible through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal IntegratedReview and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) and through Grants.gov.To access through NSPIRES, go to http://nspires.nasaprs.com and click on Solicitations.To access through Grants.gov, go to http://www.grants.gov/search/agency.do and select thelink for NASA.NASA Safety Policy Safety is the freedom from those conditions that can cause death, injury, occupationalillness, damage to or loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment. NASAssafety priority is to protect: (1) the public, (2) astronauts and pilots, (3) the NASAworkforce (including employees working under NASA award instruments), and (4) high-valueequipment and property.Inquiries:Direct questions, in writing, specifically regarding this solicitation to:Theresa MartinezNASA KSC, XA-DKennedy Space Center, FL 32899Theresa.C.Martinez@nasa.govResponses to questions will be made available to all proposers through the NSPIRESwebsite.Release Date:March 25, 2009Notice of Intent Due:April 26, 2009Full Proposals Due:May 25, 2009Awards Announced:Week of August 7, 2009Proposal due date is May 25, 2009. The electronic submission of each proposal's CoverPage/Proposal Summary/Budget Summary is required by the due date for proposal submission.This solicitation leading to the award of a Grant is issued pursuant to title 14 CFR Part1260 for educational and nonprofit institutions.Notwithstanding the posting of this opportunity at FedBizOpps.gov, Grants.gov, or at bothsites, NASA reserves the right to determine the appropriate award instrument for eachproposal selected pursuant to this announcement.
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