SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- NASA PARTNERSHIP OFFICES
- Notice Date
- 1/6/2012
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 927110
— Space Research and Technology
- Contracting Office
- NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall SpaceFlight Center, AL 35812
- ZIP Code
- 35812
- Solicitation Number
- MSFC201201062012
- Archive Date
- 1/6/2013
- Point of Contact
- Kellie D. Craig, Contracting Officer, Phone 256-544-5906, Fax 256-544-6062, Email Kellie.D.Craig@nasa.gov - George E. Pendley, Contracting Officer, Phone 256-544-2949, Fax 256-544-6062, Email george.e.pendley@nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Kellie D. Craig
(Kellie.D.Craig@nasa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This purpose of this special notice is to inform industry of the uniquecapabilities of NASA Centers. Additional information may be obtained from the belowlisted NASA Center Partnership Offices and Points of Contacts: Ames Research Center Point of Contact: David R. MorseTelephone: 650-604-4724Email: David.R.Morse@nasa.govAmes Research Center is located at Moffett Field in the heart of Californias SiliconValley. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics selected Ames to be its secondaeronautical research laboratory on Dec. 20, 1939. Ames became part of the NASA when theagency was formed in 1958.Ames has a heavy focus on scientific research and is the host of the NASA AstrobiologyInstitute and NASA Lunar Science Institute. Ames is the lead center for the Keplermission's search for Earth-sized planets in the habitable zone outside of our solarsystem, and the science lead for the SOFIA airborne infrared telescope. The Ames familyincludes researchers in air traffic management, biosciences, bioengineering, radiationand space biotechnology, synthetic biology, information technology, earth science,airborne science, biosphere science, atmosphere science, astrophysics, planetary systemsand exobiology. Ames research focuses on topics from the effects of gravity on livingthings to the nature and distribution of celestial bodies, planets and life in theuniverse.Ames leadership in information technology research focuses on supercomputing, networkingand intelligent systems. The center also has strong expertise and facilities in supportof fundamental space biology, aerospace and thermal protection systems, small satellitemissions, nanotechnology, simulation and modeling, wind tunnels, air traffic managementand human factors research. Ames researchers collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct researchin air traffic management to make safer, cheaper and more efficient air travel a reality.Ames forms innovative collaborative partnerships, and fosters commercial application ofNASA technologies. Ames operates the NASA Research Park, an integrated, on-site, dynamicresearch and education community designed to cultivate out-of-the-box thinking and fostermutually beneficial partnerships with academia and industry in support of NASA's mission.Dryden Space Flight Center Point of Contact: John Del Frate Telephone: 661-276-3704 Email: john.h.delfrate@nasa.gov Website: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/home/index.html Over 60 years ago NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC) was established as a tenanton what is now Edwards Air Force Base located in the Southern California Mojave Desert.This location proved ideal over the years for those interested in doing hazardous flighttesting and research nearly year round. DFRCs technical disciplines, risk managementprocesses, access to restricted airspace and ground/flight facilities reflect theessential elements to move an innovative aeronautical concept from design tofabrication/integration to ground testing, and on to flight testing/research. Many of ourNations most complex flight research projects have been successfully accomplished here.Whether its small slow and low flying UAVs, to stratospheric hypersonic flight DFRC maybe the key enabler you are looking for. Glenn Research Center Point of Contact: Joe Shaw Telephone: 216-977-7135 Email: robert.j.shaw@nasa.govNASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is working to introduce businesses to some ofthe technologies and expertise Glenn has to offer. Targeted toward businesses that areinterested in learning more about potential partnerships and business opportunities, thepartnerships will feature innovative and game-changing technologies. Glenn has interestin technologies in the areas of Materials and Structures; Biomedical Technology; Sensorsand Electronics; Advanced/Alternative Energy; and Advanced Propulsion. Goddard Space Flight Center Point of Contact: Nona Cheeks Telephone: 301-286-5810 Email: nona.k.cheeks@nasa.gov Website: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/index.html http://aetd.gsfc.nasa.gov/about.html http://ipp.gsfc.nasa.gov Goddard is responsible for managing a balanced science portfolio for NASA. As a majorlaboratory for developing and operating unmanned scientific spacecraft, Goddard isresponsible for: mission design, concept development; building satellites andinstruments; operating and control spacecraft; and acquiring and distributing data to theworld-wide science community. Our data products are used to conduct research in Earth andSpace Sciences that benefit NASA, the nation and the world. Examples of engineering andtechnology research and development are optics; optical communications; nanotech(materials); avionics; detector systems; laser systems; telescopes; softwareengineeringground systems; data analysis tools; and electronics for extremeenvironments. The mission of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is to expand knowledge ofEarth and is committed to excellence in scientific investigation, in the development andoperation of space systems and in the advancement of essential technologies Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPoint of Contact: Indrani Graczyk Telephone: 818-354-2241 Email: Indrani.Graczyk-1@nasa.govWebsite: www.jpl.nasa.gov The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has a wide-ranging charter for solar systemexploration, Earth observation, astrophysical research, and technology development. JPLis NASAs lead center for robotic missions. The Laboratory has in-house end-to-endcapabilities for mission design as well as spacecraft design, development, integration,testing, operations and science data analysis.It also operates and manages NASAs DeepSpace Network, a worldwide system of antennas that communicate with spacecraft andconduct radar and radio astronomy studies. JPL has world class facilities and expertise in microdevices, sensors, instruments,advanced optics, power, propulsion, and communications. The Laboratory is also home tounique modeling, simulation and software reliability tools. Testing capabilities includemultimodal vibration tables, solar, radiation and thermal vacuum chambers, and a highlyexperienced test team.Please contact us for further information on any of thesecapabilities.JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology, is a Federally Funded Researchand Development Center (FFRDC) of NASA.Johnson Space Center JSC Strategic Opportunities and Partnership Development Office Point of Contact: Sean CarterTelephone: 281-483-3000Email: JSC-Partnerships@mail.nasa.govWebsite: http://www.nasa.gov/jscpartnerships <http://www.nasa.gov/jscpartnerships> The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC), located in Houston, TX, is a global leader inthe human exploration of space. The Center manages and conducts programs and projectsthat build, test, and integrate human-rated systems for transportation, habitation, andworking in space; plans and operates human space flight missions; and provides support tocommercial aerospace programs and projects. Many of the skills, capabilities andfacilities we use to operate in extreme environments can transfer to non-aerospaceindustries. We have world-class expertise in crew and mission operations; design, development,testing and operation of complex systems; safety and risk analysis; medical, biomedical,and life sciences; human habitability, health and performance; lunar and planetarygeosciences; space systems engineering and integrated project management. JSCs uniquefacilities, such as our human-rated thermal vacuum chambers and the Neutral BuoyancyLaboratory, provide essential capabilities for the development and test of human-ratedsystems, and development of procedures and training for operations in space.Johnson Space Center has a record of success working with aerospace and non-aerospaceindustries, government, and academia to solve technical problems and to transfertechnology to the commercial sector for further development. We pursue partnerships thatenable our exploration goals and contribute to the advancement of science and technologyfor societal and economic benefit. Kennedy Space Center Partnerships Development Office Point of Contact: Tom Engler Telephone: 321-861-3127 Email: tom.engler@nasa.gov Website: http://kscpartnerships.ksc.nasa.gov KSC is poised to develop the worlds premier spaceport, meeting government and commercialspace industry needs, through comprehensive resource planning and the formation ofpartnerships to ensure the economic vitality of the center. By utilizing existingfacilities and technical skill sets carried over from the Space Shuttle Program, alongwith advanced technology development program, KSC can provide support and services tofuture commercial partnerships as well as core NASA programs. KSC also collaborates withSpace Florida and Brevard Economic Development Commission to provide additionalcapabilities for potential partners when existing facilities/capabilities are fullyutilized. KSC looks forward to host future commercial partners to make KSC the 21stcentury spaceport as envisioned. Langley Research Center Point of Contact: Michelle Ferebee Telephone: 757-864-5617; 757-864-2031 Email: Michelle.T.Ferebee@nasa.govWebsite: http://technologygateway.nasa.gov NASA Langley Research Center, located in Hampton, VA, is known for its scientific andtechnological expertise in aerospace research, systems integration, and atmosphericscience. The Center also has a rich heritage in aeronautics, space and science technologydevelopment. It conducts critical research and engineering analysis from systems conceptsutilizing the Centers core capabilities in aerosciences, structures and materials,systems analysis, entry, descent and landing, systems engineering and atmosphericcharacterization. The Center couples its deep research and engineering expertise,computational and experimental test capabilities to provide technology and systemsdevelopment and testing to solve challenging problems of flight throughout the speedregime in any atmosphere. NASA Langley has extensive experience collaborating across theAgency and with Industry partners on systems analysis, engineering and development ofadvanced hardware and risk reduction solutions on human rated space flight systems suchas Shuttle, Ares, Orion, Launch Abort System, and the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and theSpace Launch System. The Center has a long and distinguished history designing, evaluating, andtroubleshooting a wide array of shell structures, many specific to the STS tanks andsolid rocket boosters. Specifically, structural mechanics expertise at the Center wasutilized to evaluate and recommend field joint modifications after the STS 51-LChallenger disaster. Similar composite structures and materials hardware development isbeing used today to identify damage tolerant designs and certification testingmethodologies applicable to advanced booster concepts. Marshall Space Flight Center MSFC Partnerships Office Point of Contact: Stacy Counts Telephone: 256-544-6004 Email: stacy.m.counts@nasa.gov Marshall Space Flight Center's unique capabilities support today's challenging missionswhile preparing for future journeys of discovery beyond Earth orbit.The experiencedworkforce combined with state of the art facilities, are key to America's continuedexploration of space. The Marshall Team works together across scientific and engineeringdisciplines to design, develop, integrate, test, and operate complex rockets, spacecraftsystems and science instruments that enable exploration and scientific discovery.Marshall's unique expertise and facilities serve the needs of both the engineeringcommunity, which makes space exploration possible, and the scientific community, whoseinvestigations fuel discoveries about the world around us and our cosmic neighborhoodbeyond the horizon. Marshall's world-class facilities for designing, building, testing, and operating spacehardware and software are currently being used to reduce costs and risks, and to decreasethe time required to build new launch vehicles and spacecraft. Specifically, Marshalldevelops and matures propulsion technologies for current and future transportation phasesfor space exploration and science missions, including boost, upper stage, and in-spaceapplications. Marshall not only has experts and facilities for conducting traditional chemicalpropulsion research on advanced systems and materials for rocket engines, combustionchambers, and fuel tanks, but it also boasts state-of-the-art vacuum chambers,environmental test stands, clean rooms, manufacturing areas, liquid oxygen and liquidhydrogen test facilities and the Propulsion Research Development Laboratory, alldedicated to propelling America into the future. Marshall's expertise in optics issupported by the X-ray Calibration Facility and facilities for metrology, coating,fabrication and more. Critical to the propulsion capabilities are the manufacturing and assembly facilitiesprovided by the Michoud Assembly Facility. For the last three decades, Michoud hasproduced the space shuttle's large external fuel tanks and is the largest manufacturingfacility in the United States. Stennis Space Center Point of Contact: Anne Peek Telephone: 228-688-1148 Email: Anne.H.Peek@nasa.gov For more than four decades, John C. Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi has servedas NASAs primary rocket propulsion testing ground. Today, the center provides propulsiontest services for NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as the private sector. Forexample, Stennis has partnered with Orbital Sciences Corporation to provide testing ofthe AJ-26 Aerojet rocket engines that will be used to power the Taurus II vehicle oncommercial transport flights to the International Space Station. Stennis also hostsNASAs rocket Propulsion Test Program, which is responsible for managing all of theagencys propulsion test facilities. State-of-the-art facilities, a seven-and-one-half mile canal waterway system and the125,000-acre acoustical buffer zone that surrounds Stennis enable delivery and testing oflarge-scale rocket engines and components. Stennis test facilities include the A, B, andE complexes, which enable testing of components, full-scale engines and rocket stages, aswell as testing for future-generation engines. The A-3 test stand is also underconstruction to conduct simulated high-altitude engine testing.
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