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A -- NASA 2000 SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH (SBIR) SOLICITATION DUE 071400 POC REI Systems, NASA SBIR/STTR Support Office, Phone (301) 937-0888, Fax (301) 937-0204, Email sbir@reisys.com WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22#SBIR2000. E-MAIL: REI Systems, sbir@reisys.com. The NASA SBIR program is conducted under the authority of the Small Business Research and Enhancement Act of 1982. It is designed to provide small businesses with opportunities to compete for federal research and development awards and to stimulate commercialization of the resulting technology. The NASA SBIR 2000-I technical topics and subtopics support the NASA strategic enterprises of Aero-Space Technology; Human Exploration and Development of Space; Earth Science; and Space Science. In addition, a topic is included for crosscutting technologies that support multiple strategic enterprises. It is anticipated that the 2000 SBIR solicitation will identify specific product areas within each of the above-listed topic areas that NASA wishes to emphasize. Anticipated topics include the following: In support of Aero-Space Technology: Aviation Safety: Environmental Compatibility; Space Access & Transportation; Small Aircraft Transportation System; Aerospace Vehicle Design Tools; Aviation System Through-Put; and Advanced Concepts & Experimental Flight Research. In support of Human Exploration and Development of Space: Explore the Space Frontier; Expand Scientific Knowledge; Enable Humans to Live & Work Permanently in Space; Enable the Commercial Development of Space; and Share the Experience and Benefits of Discovery. In support of Earth Science: Instruments for Earth Science Measurements; Platform Technologies for Science Measurements; and Advanced Information Systems Technology. In support of Space Science: Sun-Earth Connection; Structure and Evolution of the Universe; Astronomical Search for Origins; and Exploration of the Solar System. In Support of Cross-cutting Technologies: Advanced Power and On-Board Propulsion (APP); Breakthrough Sensors and Instrument Component Technology; Distributed Spacecraft; High Rate Data Delivery; Thinking Space Systems; Micro/Nano Spacecraft; Next Generation Infrastructure; Surface Systems; Ultralight Structures and Observatories; and Atmospheric and In-Space Systems.To participate in the NASA SBIR program, firms must have Internet access via the World Wide Web and an e-mail address. Details can be found on the NASA SBIR Home Page at http://sbir.nasa.gov . NASA will issue its SBIR 2000-I solicitation starting at noon Eastern time on April 24, 2000. Distribution will be through the NASA SBIR Home Page at http://sbir.nasa.gov . Paper copies of the solicitation will not be distributed. Questions regarding electronic access and other administrative matters should be referred to (301)937-0888. Detailed instructions for proposal development and submission are contained in the solicitation. Proposals are due July 14, 2000 and will be required in both paper and electronic formats as described in the solicitation instructions. Posted 03/24/00 (D-SN438022). (0084)

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