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Criteria:
The proposed project must clearly meet an established Mission
Directorate technical need.
The proposed project must have the endorsement of the Program
Manager as evidenced by appropriate funding support (FTE funding
support as a minimum).
TIP funding is not intended for civil service labor charges
or for funding external entity involvement.
A partnership with an external entity must be evidenced by
a commitment to enter into a Space Act Agreement (SAA) or
other cooperative agreement tool that details the resource
commitment of the partner (e.g., labor, facilities, equipment,
other).
The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the proposed project
(> 3) should be such that resource infusion would contribute
significantly to satisfying Mission Directorate technology
needs. Examples of the uses for TIP funding could include:
* In-House Contractor Support
* Prototype Development
* Proof of Concept
* Demonstration of the Technology
* Working Models
* Special Equipment Requirements
* Testing and Evaluation
All TIP funding must be obligated and committed by the end
of the fiscal year in which the TIP funding is awarded. TIP
funding is limited to $1K - $150K per selected project. This
limit can be extended for special cases at the discretion
of the Program Director.
NOTE: TIP funding can not be used for FTE¹s or for funding
the activities of an external partner.
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Application and Selection
Process:
Assure that the proposed project meets an established Mission
Directorate technology need.
Secure the endorsement of the appropriate Project Manager
including the assurance that funding will be provided for
the FTE¹s required to complete the project.
Secure a commitment from an external partner to enter into
a cooperative agreement (SAA or other appropriate agreement
tool) which indicates the partner¹s intent to provide
resources for the advancement of the technology.
(No funds from the IPP Office can be used to finance the partner¹s
activities.)
Complete the request form following the format provided.
This form will be completed by the technical point of contact
and signed by the Program Manager. (Representatives of the
IPP Office are available to discuss the proposal with the
submitter and the respective Program Manager, if
requested.)
Submit the request form in hardcopy to the TIP Program Coordinator
along with a draft cooperative agreement with an external
partner (TIP funds will not be released until the cooperative
agreement is signed). Submissions must be received by November
18, 2005 to be included in this call cycle.
Bi-annually, all TIP proposals containing the appropriate
information will be evaluated individually based on the stated
criteria. Those projects deemed to have the highest potential
for meeting Mission Directorate needs may be invited to provide
a brief presentation to the selection panel. The presentation
should be given by the technical point of contact, and will
provide a personal opportunity to explain in more detail the
merits of the technology, and will provide a question and
answer period for any points of interest the panel may want
to explore.
Upon completion of all presentation reviews, the panel will
make a recommendation for projects to receive funding. Final
approval authority of all selections rests with the Program
Director.
The technical points of contact for selected projects will
be notified by e-mail of their award, with copies to his/her
supervisor, the supported Directorate's Director, and designated
funding point of contact within the supported organization.
Complete the SAA or other cooperative agreement by securing
the signature of both participants and send a copy of the
finalized agreement to the Innovative Partnership Program
(IPP) Office. (No funds will be released until the agreement
is signed.)
Technical point-of-contact will participate in all post-award
activities.
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Post-Award Requirements:
The technical point of contact for each project will submit
informal status reports at a regularly scheduled bi-monthly
meeting. Such reports will include an update on the technical
work, a status of the obligation and costing of provided funding,
and any other pertinent information relevant to the progression
of the TRL.
Formal written status reports will be submitted on a quarterly
basis, but may be requested more frequently dependent upon
the nature of the project and funding issues.
Funding will be used in a manner consistent with TIP program
guidelines.
Deviations from program guidelines may be allowed in certain
instances. The program goal is to meet the stated criteria
and any deviations will be the exception. These exceptions
must be reviewed and approved by the Program Director before
any funding awards will be made.
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Request Format:
Special Instructions:
* The TIP Proposal Form must be completed fully (2 pages
or less) and signed by the respective Program Manager, signifying
Mission Directorate need and program endorsement.
* A Space Act Agreement or other cooperative agreement tool
in draft form with an external partner should be submitted
along with this document.
(There should be an indication of the external partner¹s
contribution.)
* The signed hardcopy of the TIP Proposal Form and the draft
cooperative agreement must be delivered to the TIP Program
Coordinator by November 18,
2005:
Larry Lechner
IPP Office/ED03
Phone: 544-5227
Email: Larry.Lechner@msfc.nasa.gov
1. Project Title and Abstract:
2. Technical Point of Contact (include Directorate/Organization):
3. Technical Background/Summary:
4. Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the project
(>3):
5. What Mission Directorate technology need does this project
support?
Include an explanation of how the technology need is supported:
6. Specifically what would this funding be used for in the
interest of furthering the TRL of this technology?
7. Amount of funding requested (target funding requirement
as accurately as possible, $1K - $150K):
8. Amount of funding (FTE as a minimum, other) to be provided
by the Associated Program Manager:
9. External partner:
10. Delineate resources (labor, facilities, equipment, other)
committed by the external partner:
BY SIGNING THIS TIP PROPOSAL FORM BELOW, THE PROGRAM MANAGER
SIGNIFIES THAT THE PROJECT IS ENDORSED BY THE PROGRAM OFFICE
AND THAT THIS PROJECT SATISFIES A MISSION DIRECTORATE TECHNOLOGY
NEED.
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