A -- REVOLUTIONARY MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES FOR FUTURE GENERATION TUBINE ENGINE PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Notice Date

February 21, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

NRA-01-GRC-03

Response Due

April 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Robert D. Draper, Project Manager, Phone (216) 433-6779, Fax (216) 977-7133, Email Robert.D.Draper@grc.nasa.gov -- Syreeta J. Stewart, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433- 8673, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Syreeta.J.Stewart@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Robert D. Draper (Robert.D.Draper@grc.nasa.gov)

Description

Please note that: NO PROPOSALS ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME REVOLUTIONARY MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES FOR FUTURE GENERATION TURBINE ENGINE PROPULSION SYSTEMS This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) will be posted March 7, 2001. This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits proposals for Research and Development in several areas of Revolutionary Materials Technologies for Future Generation Turbine Propulsion Systems. Proposals should contribute to the advancement of technologies in the areas of computational materials science, advanced high temperature coatings, and development of nano-type structures for advance composites. The technologies that will be pursued in this NRA will ultimately be applicable to a wide range of future generation vehicles over a wide range of flight speeds. Participation is limited to the following categories of organizations: educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations. Participation from HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), HSI's (Hispanic Serving Institutions), TCU's (Tribal Colleges and Universities), and other minority institutes (OMUs) is highly encouraged. Proposals received from these particular institutions will be evaluated and ranked independently. Any existing efforts that complement proposals submitted for this NRA should be referenced in the proposals. NASA encourages partnering and teaming arrangements with NASA centers and other U.S. Government agencies. NOTE: Educational institutions and nonprofit organizations shall be the primary/lead grantee. NASA welcomes proposals from outside the U.S. However, investigators working outside the U.S. are not eligible for funding from NASA. (Refer to Appendix C section (l)). NASA welcomes proposals from outside the U.S. However, investigators working outside the U.S. are not eligible for funding from NASA. (Refer to Appendix C section (l)). NASA Glenn Research Center anticipates awarding 3 to 4 grants as a result of this NRA totaling approximately $4M. It is anticipated that the NRA will result in grants/cooperative agreements with an annual value of approximately $100-600K each. However, each offeror is encouraged to propose a budget that accurately reflects their Statement of Work. Offerors can submit proposals in the objective areas, for a period of either three (3) or four (4) years (see individual goals). Offerors can submit proposals in the objective areas, for a period of one (1) year up to three (3) year efforts. The awards will be annual-renewable awards. Annual peer reviews will be conducted to evaluate progress, communicate knowledge, collect information, and to make follow-up renewal decisions. The Government's obligation to make awards is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for award purposes can be made. It is anticipated that the first year of effort will be funded with a combination of fiscal year 2001 and 2002 funds will be allocated for this NRA, with awards planned for June, 2001. NOTE: Funds are not presently available for awards under this NRA. A proposal that is sufficiently meritorious, but cannot be accepted during its initial review under this NRA due to funding limitations, may be considered for subsequent awards throughout the fiscal year of the NRA unless the offeror requests otherwise. Offerors are hereby informed that the technical investigations in the fields covered by this Announcement may require access to technical data, the export of which is controlled under the Export Control Act, Title 50, United States Code App. '2401-20, the Arms Export Control Act, Title 22, United States Code '2751 -- 2794 or both. No award will be made to any offeror unless the Grants Officer is satisfied that performance of the grant or cooperative agreement will not involve an illegal export of technical data under either statute. All presentations, charts, publications, journals, etc. which may fall under the export control act or limited exclusive rights to data (LERD), must be submitted to the GRC Intellectual Property Officer or Technical Monitor for subsequent approval. A two-phase solicitation process and timeline will be used to optimize participation from all universities and colleges. Selections for Phase I are estimated to be around April 23, 2001 Content: Description of ideas, concepts, research areas, benefits, expertise, capabilities, estimated duration and cost. Phase 2 -- Follow-up Solicitation or detail proposal-selection phase Content: Statement of work, research areas, potential applications, key expertise, facilities, capabilities, and budget summary. Selections for Phase II are estimated to be around June 5, 2001 The following information applies to both phases of this NRA: Selecting Official: Ultra Efficient Engine Technology (UEET) Program Manager NASA Glenn Research Center Procurement Contact: Syreeta J. Stewart, Contracting Officer NASA Glenn Research Center Phone # (216) 433-8673 FAX # (216) 433-2480 Syreeta.J.Stewart@grc.nasa.gov General Technical Contact: Robert Draper NASA Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Road, MS 60-6 Cleveland, OH 44135-3191 Phone # (216) 433-6779 FAX # (216) 977-7133 Robert.Draper@grc.nasa.gov Selection Criteria -- The GRC peer review team(s) will evaluate proposals based on the following factors which are equally weighted: 7Innovation 7Relevance to and impact on NRA technical goals and potential for collaboration with minority universities (HBCU Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HSI Hispanic Serving Institutes, TCU Tribal Colleges and Universities, and OMU Other Minority Universities), NASA, other government agencies, and/or industry 7University demonstrated capabilities and contribution to proposed effort e.g. data, analysis, previous or existing research, expertise, computational capabilities, laboratories, facilities. The four (4) goals to be addressed by the research proposals are as follow: 1.Develop a set of computational tools for design of a single crystal Ni-base alloy. 2.Develop a set of computational tools for design of a 3000F+ceramic/ceramic. 3.Develop advanced coatings for 3000F. 4.Develop models for nanotube reinforced ceramic matrix composites.

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