PV Technology Incubator – The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a Solicitation for Letters of Interest (LOIs) to U.S. Small Businesses for the development of prototype photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules. The PV Technology Incubator project represents a significant component of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) business strategy of partnering with U.S. industry to accelerate commercialization of photovoltaic system research and development (R&D) to meet aggressive cost and installed capacity goals. The PV Technology Incubator supports the goals of the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Program (SETP), which aggressively funds a diverse set of PV technologies that will help solar electricity achieve high penetration across the United States and grid parity by 2015. This is accomplished by helping promising technologies take the first step towards crossing the barriers to commercialization. The Solicitation is anticipated to be release within the next 2 – 3 weeks on the NREL website.

Posted Date: July 19, 2010

Solicitation Number: REU-0-40054

Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions – The goal of the HRP is to provide human health and performance countermeasures, knowledge, technologies, and tools to enable safe, reliable, and productive human space exploration. The scope of this goal includes both the successful completion of exploration missions and the preservation of astronaut health over the life of the astronaut. Specific objectives in support of this goal are:  1) Quantification of the crew health and performance risks associated with human spaceflight for the various exploration missions; 2) Development of countermeasures to provide mission planners and system developers with strategies for mitigating crew health and performance risks; 3) Development of technologies to provide mission planners and system developers with strategies for monitoring and mitigating crew health and performance risks.  This NRA solicits research for NASA and the NSBRI that addresses at least one of these objectives.  Award Ceiling: $450K/yr. Eligibility: All.  Proposal Due Date: September 2, 2010 (Step I), December 1, 2010 (Step II).

Posted Date: July 23, 2010

Solicitation Number: NNJ10ZSA003N

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ROSES 2010: Applications of Geodetic Imaging – This solicitation seeks proposals for the development and application of Geodetic Imaging to a well identified societal benefit such as the utilization of a data base for the prediction and mitigation of geohazards or the preservation of natural resources. In all cases, proposals are required to identify the application and provide evidence that partnerships or opportunities exist for the continuation of this effort beyond the life of the proposed project.  The Applications of Geodetic Imaging Program specifically solicits proposals that further develop and apply geodetic imaging towards realization of societal benefits related to improved understanding and management of geohazards (e.g., earthquake, volcano, landslide, subsidence, tsunami, flooding) and associated threats to life and property (such as the linkages between earthquake and fire or fire, landslide and flooding). Proposals may consider any or all phases of the disaster management cycle (understanding, forecast, warning, response, recovery, and mitigation). NASA is particularly interested in proposals that will leverage its investment in the acquisition of geodetic imaging data sets such as airborne and spaceborne L-band SAR/InSAR (e.g., UAVSAR and ALOS PALSAR), LiDAR (e.g., LVIS and IceSAT), and GNSS data. NOI Due Date: September 1, 2010.  Proposal Due Date: November 1, 2010.

Posted Date: July 22, 2010

Solicitation Number: NNH10ZDA001N-GEOIM

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ROSES 2010: Earth Surface and Interior – The Earth Surface and Interior (ESI) focus area can be divided into three thematic areas, 1) Land Surface Change and associated Natural Hazards; 2) Space Geodesy; and 3) Earth’s Planetary Interior- its structure and dynamics, that address the following four research questions within the Earth Science Division: a) Prediction – The overarching goal of the ESI focus area is to assess, mitigate, and forecast the natural hazards that affect society, including such phenomena as earthquakes, landslides, coastal and land surface erosion, floods, and volcanic eruptions; b) Variability – Geodetic imaging, utilizing InSAR, LIDAR, and optical mapping techniques, constitutes the highest priority for new investments within the ESI focus area; c) Forcing – what are the dynamics if the Earth’s interior and how do these forces drive change at the Earth’s surface?; and d) Response – The rate of sea-level change is estimated to be 1-2 mm per year measured within the terrestrial reference frame; a critical component of these estimates is the response of the solid Earth, including subsidence and erosion in coastal zones and crustal warping beneath the deepening oceans and thinning ice sheets.  Total Funding: $3M. NOI Due Date: August 2, 2010.  Proposal Due Date: October 1, 2010.

Posted Date: July 19, 2010

Funding Opportunity Number: NNH10ZDA001N-ESI

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ROSES 2010: Atmospheric Composition: Modeling and Analysis – Atmospheric composition is central to Earth system dynamics, since the atmosphere integrates surface emissions globally on time scales from weeks to years and couples several environmental issues. NASA’s research for furthering our understanding of atmospheric composition is geared to providing an improved prognostic capability for such issues (e.g., the recovery of stratospheric ozone and its impacts on surface ultraviolet radiation, the evolution of greenhouse gases and their impacts on climate, and the evolution of tropospheric ozone and aerosols and their impacts on climate and air quality). Toward this end, research within the Atmospheric Composition Focus Area addresses the following science questions: 1) How is atmospheric composition changing? 2) What trends in atmospheric composition and solar radiation are driving global climate? 3)How does atmospheric composition respond to and affect global environmental change? 4) What are the effects of global atmospheric composition and climate changes on regional air quality? 5) How will future changes in atmospheric composition affect ozone, climate, and global air quality?  NASA expects to provide the necessary monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the effects of climate change on ozone recovery and future atmospheric composition, improved climate forecasts based on our understanding of the forcings of global environmental change, and air quality forecasts that take into account the feedbacks between regional air quality and global climate change.  Total Funding: $2.3M/year.  Proposal Due Date: October 1, 2010.

Posted Date: July 20, 2010

Funding Opportunity Number: NNH10ZDA001N-ACMAP

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Geophysics Geodynamic and Space Geodesy Support – NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Limited DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Geophysics, Geodynamics, and Space Geodesy Support (GGSG) procurement. This performance-based, 4 year one month requirement will support a wide array of geodynamical, geomagnetic, geophysical, and atmospheric investigations of solar systems bodies such as the Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury. Support services for this effort include but are not limited to: instrument development; software development and maintenance; data collection, archiving and dissemination; scientific data analysis, modeling and interpretation; reports and presentations of scientific results; public outreach and education; and associated technical and administrative work.  Eligibility: Small Business. Anticipated Release Date: August 9, 2010.  Anticipated Due Date: August 23, 2010.

Posted Date: July 19, 2010

Solicitation Number: NNG10316070J-1

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NASA Astrobiology Institute Minority Institution Research Support – MIRS Program – The NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) intends to issue a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) soliciting proposals to administer the Minority Institution Research Support (MIRS) Program through a cooperative agreement. The NAI MIRS program is intended to address the critical shortage of minority students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in the United States by providing opportunities for talented faculty and students to partner with astrobiology investigators. The MIRS program has historically provided opportunities for faculty at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to initiate joint partnerships with astrobiology researchers through summer sabbaticals, follow-up support, and travel opportunities for faculty and students. LOI Due Date: August 6, 2010.  Proposal Due Date: October 7, 2010.

Posted Date: July 8, 2010

Funding Opportunity Number: NNA10339208C

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ICESat-2 Space Flight Laser Systems – NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Space Flight Laser Systems for the ICESat-2 Mission. The scope of work for this procurement entails the contractor providing the design, development, fabrication, test, and delivery of the space flight laser systems in accordance with the final ICESat-2 Flight Laser Systems Statement of Work (SOW), Specification, and Deliverable Items List and Schedule (DILS), which will be provided with the issuance of the RFP.  The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about August 31, 2010 with an anticipated offer due date of on or about September 30, 2010.

Posted Date: July 8, 2010

Solicitation Number: NNG10338284R

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Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions – This NASA NRA jointly solicits proposals for NASA and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) in support of the Human Research Program.  Proposals are solicited by NASA in the areas of Host-Microbe Interactions, Crew Microbiome, Workload Measures, Habitability Concept Tools, Psychosocial Aspects of Food Acceptability, Neurocognitive Performance, Team Autonomy, Behavioral Health and Performance ISS Utilization, Muscle: Gender and Hydration, Muscle: In-flight Changes, Nutrition/Pharmaceuticals and Exercise, Innate Immunity, Pharmacology: Space Motion Sickness, Bone: Fracture Healing, and EVA Physiology: Suit Injury Countermeasures.  In addition, proposals are solicited by the NSBRI in the areas of Cardiovascular Alterations, Human Factors and Performance, Musculoskeletal Alterations, Neurobehavioral and Psychosocial Factors, Sensorimotor Adaptation, and Smart Medical Systems and Technology. Award Ceiling: $350K.  Eligibility: All.  Step 1 Proposal Due Date: September 2, 2010.  Step 2 Proposal Due Date: December 1, 2010.

Posted Date: July 7, 2010

Solicitation Number: NNJ10ZSA003N

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NASA 2010 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program – NASA/NSSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP)] for the NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program.  The NASA STTR program is conducted under the authority of the Small Business Technology Transfer Program Reauthorization Act of 2000. It is designed to provide small businesses with opportunities to compete for federal research and development awards and to stimulate the commercialization of the resulting technology.  The NASA STTR 2010 technical topics and subtopics support the NASA Mission Directorates of Space Operations, Aeronautics Research, Science, and Exploration Systems. It is anticipated that the NASA 2010 SBIR solicitation will identify specific product areas within each subtopic that NASA wishes to emphasize.  NASA will issue the combined SBIR/STTR solicitation around July 19,2010.

Posted Date: July 6, 2010

Solicitation Number: 2010-STTR

Navy Platform Fire Protection R&D – The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for fire protection research and development for the Navy surface ships, submarines, aircraft and shore facility applications in the following task areas: 1) Fire extinguishing Agents/Delivery Systems; 2) Fire Hazard Analysis/Passive Fire Safety; 3) Small and Large Scale Fire Tests; 4) Fire Fighting Doctrine Development.  Work is to be performed on-site at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC and its Chesapeake Beach, MD facility aboard the ex-USS Shadwell in Mobile, AL and other government facilities as required.  The Government anticipates a 12-month period of performance with four Options that will extend the period of performance for an additional 12 months each, if exercised.  The Government anticipates an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with Cost Plus Fixed Fee Orders as a result from the solicitation. Eligibility: Small Business.

Posted Date: July 27, 2010

Solicitation Number: N00173-10-R-RK02

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Advanced Mooring System (AMS) – The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving proposals for a technology concept designed to develop skin-to-skin mooring capabilities for the Navy. For simplicity, this technology need is referred to as the Advanced Mooring System or AMS. ONR seeks full proposals for Phase I – Concept Development Phase of the Science and Technology (S&T) effort to develop a core technology or suite of complementary technologies that will enable the mooring process. Proposals shall describe a complete system concept and provide a detailed scope of work for the development of the core technology(ies), not an approach on how to arrive at a recommended technology solution.  In addition to the specific S&T capability, proposers need to also consider affordability of the system that would ultimately be procured.  Total Funding: $12.1M. Eligibility: Academia and Industry.  Proposal Due Date: September 9, 2010.

Posted Date: July 20, 2010

Solicitation Number: BAA10-016

Environmental Research Apprenticeship Program for Pre-Baccalaureate College Students – This Request for Applications (RFA) seeks institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to implement an apprenticeship program for up to 15 pre-baccalaureate college students. This program provides undergraduate students with year-round research opportunities that allow students to relate hands-on research experience with formal academic studies. It also provides invaluable experience regarding the relevance of academic training to the conduct of research. It is intended that the research experience be gained through a mentoring relationship with a Senior Ground Water and Ecosystem Restoration Division (GWERD) scientist working in a fully operational federal research laboratory. This program provides direct benefit to the academic community and the general public by increasing both the effectiveness and pool of available environmental scientists for the future.  Total Funding: $500K. Eligibility: Non-profits, Colleges, Universities.  Closing Date: September 15, 2010.

Posted Date: July 28, 2010

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-ORD-NRMRL-Ada-2010-01

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Market-Based Approaches to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Energy Efficiency in Homes and Buildings – The Climate Protection Partnerships Division seeks proposals from eligible entities to advance national, regional, state, and local energy efficiency programming by utilizing market-based approaches to program design and delivery by fostering information exchange on policies that are supportive of these approaches. Proposals must demonstrate the potential to create a sustainable change in the market for energy efficient products, services, and best practices.  Proposed activities must address, but are not limited to, one or more of the following objectives: 1) Improving energy performance in the residential and commercial/government market through increased use of high-efficiency products; 2) Increasing supply/market share for high efficiency products through retail, internet sales (e-tail), and other sales outlets; 3) Delivering improved energy performance to existing commercial through technology or practice; 4) Promoting improved energy performance in the commercial new construction market; 5) Promote CHP as clean distributed generation in developing state and local energy and environmental strategies; 6) CHP’s inclusion in energy performance measurement and rating systems to demonstrate with robust measurement and verification, CHP’s contribution as an energy efficiency measure and its capacity to reduce GHG emissions, and; 7) Providing information and technical assistance at the state or regional level about policies and programs that have been effective in maximizing energy savings and GHG emission reductions within the utility sector.  Total Funding: $5.36M.

Eligibility: Universities and Colleges, Hospitals, Laboratories, Non-Profits.  Proposal Due Date: September 2, 2010.

Posted Date: July 14, 2010

RFP Number: EPA-OAR-CPPD-10-11

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Support to Develop Measurement Tools, Accreditation Standards, and Technical Support – EPA expects to award financial assistance under this solicitation to support the efforts of an eligible and technically qualified organization to develop measurement tools, laboratory accreditation standards, and technical support. The primary awardee will be expected to: 1) Develop measurement tools to improve the quality of method information, understanding, and flexibility; 2) Develop voluntary consensus standards necessary for the operation and accreditation of environmental organizations performing data gathering and/or manipulation; and 3)Technical assistance that could include database development and management, conference support, or other tool and guidance development to support measurement, monitoring, or laboratory initiatives.  EPA is soliciting applications from technically qualified, interested, and eligible organizations to develop tools, laboratory accreditation standards, and technical support. In addition to providing limited financial support, Agency staff will work closely with the managing organization primarily in the areas of program content and the scheduling of the various technical and policy sessions. Total Funding: $750K. Eligibility: Colleges, Universities, and Non-profits.

Posted Date: June 30, 2010

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OSA-10102

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Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Research – The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to solicit applications for a cooperative agreement between the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory/Mid-Continent Ecology Division (NHEERL-MED) of the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), and a University or College or consortium of university programs to train students and postdoctoral scientists in environmental sciences. This cooperative agreement will be administered by an organization within the successful institution. The objectives are to administer and conduct the training of postdoctoral, graduate students, and undergraduate students in areas of environmental research with a focus on increasing public knowledge and training new scientists.  Total Funding: $1.8M; Award Ceiling: $400K.  Eligibility: Universities, Colleges, and Non-profits.  Application Due Date: September 28, 2010.

Posted Date: July 7, 2010

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-ORD-10-MED31910

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Support to Manage the National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) as Part of the Environmental Measurement Symposium – EPA expects to award financial assistance under this solicitation to support the efforts of an eligible and technically qualified organization to manage the National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC), as part of the Environmental Measurement Symposium, which serves as a forum to highlight and address environmental monitoring problems or issues that have been uncovered by community members. The primary awardee will be expected to be responsible for: 1) conference design and management (e.g., planning committee for sessions, exhibitor area, training sessions); 2) marketing and outreach; 3) location/hotel contract negotiations; and 4) logistics (e.g., conference materials pre-conference, for conference, and post-conference proceedings).  Total Funding: $500K.  Eligibility: Universities, Colleges, and Non-profits.  Opening Date: June 30, 2010.  Closing Date: August 16, 2010.

Posted Date: June 30, 2010

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OSA-10101