VAS 1. 53/3: ¢-OSS~oFlepp pC National Aeronautics and ce Administration 15, 1996 NRA 96-OSS-08 Research Announcement Origins of Solar Systems Program APPENDICES A-C Proposals Due: July 5, 1996 oY O- AF Rly = odor | - NASA Research Announcement Origins of Solar Systems Program Tabof lConeten ts NASA Research Announcement Appendix A: ProgDers carimpti on Appendix B: Instructions for Responding to NASA Research Announcements Appendix C: Reqanud Reicomrmeneded dFor ms I. Scope of the Origins of Solar Systems Program (OSSP) This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits basic research proposals to conduct scientific investigations related to understanding the formation and early evolution of planetary systems and to provide the fundamental research and analysis necessary to detect and characterize other planetary systems. These investigations may involve analytical and numerical modeiing, laboratory research and observational studies in the following areas: star formatainod nth e relationship to planetary system formation, solar nebula processes, accumulation and dynamical evolution, analysis of primitive materials, and the detection of other planetary systems. The investigations supported through this NRA should directly support the goals related to underpslantetaray nsysdtemi fonrmagtio n. For example, key questions addressed by the research activities supported by this program may include: What was the initial mass, structure, motions, and temperature of the solar nebula, and the timescales over which pianets formed? What are the conditions of star formation that lead to a single star surrounded by a protoplanetadirsyk ? How was angular momentum transported in the nebula? What determined the masses of the giant planets? By what mechadnidi thse mmos t primitive bodies in the solar system accumulate? What factors influence the growth of planetary embrinyto oplasnet s? What processes were responsible for the patterns of chemical fractionation observed in the primitive meteorites and the volatile abundances in the planets? Whaist t he frequency of the occurrence of planetary systems? SS A Se Ss nee © 0 seine Ce as Benes & cenaay interdiscipleiffnoartrs yt o solve key scientific questions. To achitehisv geoa l, proposalasr e encouraged which involve joint research efforts by investigators from different scientific communities. Interdisciplinary investigations may include, for example, studofi neebsula r chemistry and dynamics to understand the composition of primitive volatile-rich solar system bodies, or collaborations between observational astronomers and modelers to study the initial collapse of a protostellar cloud to form a nebula. Proposals for topical conferenwocrkeshso,ps , symposia, or other new initiatives related to the pede gdo n Ra support the ground-based observational efforts to detect (indirect and other planetary systems, particularly those key observations summarized in the Exploration of Neighboring Planetary Systems (ExNPS) Mission and Technology Roadmap (availablaet : http://techinfo jpl.nasa.gov/WWW/ExNPS/homepage.html). NASA expectst o on its investments in -based facilities which are to be on-lfoir sncieenc e investigations by Fiscal Year 1997, but detection projects will not be limited to these primary research assets (Keck Observatory, Infrared T: Facility (IRTF) with its new tip-tilt secondary, Palomar Testbed Interferome(PtTeTr)) . Invesmaty iincgludae dteteictioon nprosjec ts to continue ongoing search programs and to use innovative new techniques, new instruments, and/or telescopes to cover as much of the extrasolar planet search space as possible. Ii. Program Management Information Proposals are sought for either new research projects or the continuation of existing investigations that fall within the scope of the Origins program as described above. Both types ofi nvestigations will compete in the same review, evaluanad steleictioon npro,ces s. Proposals may be submitted for periods of performance of | to 5 years, however, proposals are normally selected for a three year period. Proposals that are selected for funding will receive funding for one year at a time. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be based on the availability of funds as well as the evaluation and selection of Progress Report proposals. In case of a conflict between information outlined in this Appendix (A) and those in other appendices to the NRA, the provisions in Appendix A take precedence. A. The “Conformance to Guidance" and "Proposal Contents” sectof iAppoendnix sB a re modifasi foelldows : The first four pages of each proposal constitute summary sheets that must follow the forimn Aapptendsix C. Note that the "TransLemtteir tort Praefalto ry " sections still apply and that complete, ee ee ee ph Beg ge on Spe ap et mong on the proposal itself). Tie tatnsiindar ofi eounendl teuendlilily Welblae Go commary pages (with the exception of the abstract) should be prepared using the named Appendix B categories ‘as applicable) in the order listed. One set of pertinent reprints may be included with your proposal. Also included in Appendix C are form ED 80-0004 "Certification Regarding Drug- Free Workplace Requirements Grantees Other Than Individuals," forEDm GC S- 008 (REV. 12/88), “Certification Regarding Debarment, and Other Responsibility Matters Primary Covered Transactions,” and the "Certification ing Lobbying” form required for all proposals with total budgets greater than $1 ,000 rompicted TOrms IT ‘Sst Di in ded with xe original Proposals should also include a list of current and pending research support from all other sources. Appendix C contains a format for this listing. B. The following statements are added to the "Project Descrsiectpiont oif Aoppenndi”x B: This section describes and justifies the proposed research. A briefi ntroduction, background, and justifsihouclda bte iincolunde d. The descrishopultd piroovidne a Clear and concise statement of the research proposed, identifying and relating the clements. Give attention tot he nature and amount of experimental data tob e ; describe the methods or approaches to be used, as , discuss the advantages of the proposed over alternatives; discuss the of the expected Bayt agen ebi nd oand igee yl- otemel sufficient detail toe nable a reviewer to make evaluative with respect to al] the “Evaluation Factors” identiin Afppienedixd B , 13, and modified in sectHi boelnow . A-3 A specific titled section describing the relevance of the proposed research to the Origins of Solar Systems Program objectives should be included in the body of the relevance of the proposed research to specific OSSP objectives identified in Section I,A ppeAn ofd thiis xNR A. To facilitate the recycling of proposals after review, proposals should be submitted on plain, white paper only. This precludes the use of cardboard stock, plastic covers, colored paper, etc. The Project Description should clearly identify the roles and responsibilities of any Co-inovr Ceollasborattoris fgor tahe ptropoosedr ressear ch. Generally, Co- investigators are expected to make a critical or significant contribution to the proposed research and may receive a portion of the funding if the proposal is selected. Evidence of commitment on behalf of the Co-investigator is required and may take the form of a letter from the Co-investigator or an authorized institutional official. Collaborators are generally not considered essential to the investigation and are not expected to receive funding under the proposal. C. The “Length” section of Appendix B is modified as follows: It is required that each full proposal be limited to ten (10) single-spaced, typewritten (stfaont)n pagdes anot rincldudin g: title pages, abstract, budget summary, figures, tabalnd erefsere,nce s. D. Progress Report Proposals Appendix B discusses "Renewal Proposals." This terminology has been » B“n.P .r oRgeporrt eProspossals ." Brief eee rere yy edie hp yt ban | oon Verseeeconn d and third caine. bon Proposals and Progress lsw ilclo mpetei nthe capa amen, aan ten ale a evaluation process. ren, tenes eee oe made durthie pnastg yea r, a stateomf eplnantne d da utpf o1r" year. These orei maed 3-3 font) not inc : title pages, abstract, sma, bes,a n Wr Ports te proposals. E. Evaluation Techniques The section on "Evaluation T: ix B is moditfo cionteaind t he following additions: Peer review received in response to an NRA may involve individual scientists who currently ve support from NASA sponsored research programs. Also, asain ofi bw aietant Upt ad Gubiam on ome made by a designated NASA selection official incorporating considerations related to funds available and to the overall balance of the program. A+ F. Evaluation Factors The section on Evaluation Factors in Appendix B is modified to contain the following tone The evaluation of technical merit will also include an assessment of the proposer’s recent and proposed work with respect to the impact of that work on the scientific field. The evaluation of a proposal’s relevance is with respect to the specific objectives of the Origins of Solar Systems Program rather than the relevance to overall NASA Soe: Oe ae eee os nes ane cost effectiveness of the work outlined in the proposal. Ill. Guidfoer Folreiign nParteicispati on Proposals from foreign entities should not include a cost plan. Foreign proposals and U.S. proposals which include foreign participation must be endorsed by the respective government 1. The proposal merits careful considerabty iNoASnA . 2. If the proposal is selected, sufficient funds will be made available to undertake the actiavs pirotposyed . Proposals, with the requested number of copies and Letters of Endorsement must be to NASA in time to arrive before the deadline established for this NRA. These docusmhoueld nbet sesnt to: Origins of Solar Systems Review Panel The Lunar and Planetary Institute 3660 Bay Area Boulevard Houston,T X 77058 USA Tel. (713) 486-2149 One copy of the documents should be sent to: Ms. ShiDr. oGanine s NRA 96-0SS-08 Code IR /InternRealattiionos nDiavislio n NASA All proposals must be inE nglish. Alln on-U.S. propwoills unadelrgos t he same evaluation and oy in the U.S. Non-US. proposals, and U.S. srenpecis bien tontete ou .S. participmuastt fiololonw ,al i other guidelines and requirements described in this NRA. A-5 All proposals must be received before the established closing date; those received after the closing date may not be considered for funding in FY 1997. Sponsoring non-US. agencies may, in exceptional situations, forward a proposal without endorsement to the above address, if review and endorsement are not possible before the announced date. In such cases, however, the NASAI nternaRetlaitioons nDiavilsio n should be advised when a decision on endorsement can be expected. Successful and unsuccessful proposers will be contacted directly by the NASA Program Office coordinatthie nNRgA . Copies of these letters will be sent to the sponsoring government agency. Shoau nlon-dU.S . propoosr aa lU.S . propwoiths naon-lU.S . participatiobne selected, the NASA International Relations Division will arrange with the non-U_S. sponsoring agency for the partoin ac no iexcphangae otf fiundso bansis, in which NASA and the non-U.S. sponsoring agency will each bear the cost of discharging itsr espective responsibilities. Depending on the nature and extent of the proposed cooperation, these arrangements may entail: (1) A letter of notificbya NtASiA;o nan d (2) Anexchange of letters between NASA and the sponsoring Government agency. NRA APPENDIXB GUIDELINES FOR RESPONDING TO NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENTS (NRA) FOR SOLICITED BASIC RESEARCH PROPOSALS JUNE 1995 OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC 20546 NFSD 89-19 (July 31, 1995) PART 1870 NASA SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS INSTRUFOCR TREISPOONDNINGS TO NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENTS (JUNE 1995) 1. Foreword a These instructions apply to "NASA Research Announcements ” The “NASA Research Announcement (NRA)” permis competitive selection of research projects in accordance with statute while preserving the tradivonal concepts and underasssocitatead wnithd NAiSA nspgonssorsh ip of research. b. These instructions are Appendix | to 1870203 of the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement a Proposals received in response to an NRA will be used only for evaluatpuirpoosne s. NASA does not allow a proposal, the contents of which are not available without restncuon from another source. or propmoosts faevorrabise t’er ms b. To be considered responsive, a submission must, al a4 minimum, present a specific project within the areas delineated by the NRA. contain sufficient technical and cost information to permit a meaningful evaluation, be signed by an official authorized to legally bind the submitting organnot mierezly oaffert toi peroformn st,and ard services or to just provide computer facilities or services, and not signifidupcliacante tal myor e specific current or pending NASA solicitation 6. NRA-SpecifItiecm s items appear in the the identifiwheern ,t o NFSD 89-19 (July 31, 1995) NASA FAR SUPPLEMENT Notice Restriction on Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information. The infor(mdataa) tcointaoinend in linser! page mumbers or other idenuficauoofn t)hi s proposal constitutes a trade secret and/or information that is commercial or financial and confidential or privileged. it is furmished to the Governmenti n confidence with the understtahant idt iwilnl gno t. without permission of the offeror, be used or provided, however, that in the event a contract (or other agreement) is awarded on the basis of this proposal the Government shall have the nght to use (2) A brief, scientifically valid project tile and disclose this information (data) to the extent intelligible to a scientifically literate reader and provided in the contract (or other agreement). This suitable for use in the public press. restriction does not limit the Governmenntgh't st o (3) Type of organization: ¢.g.. profit, nonprofit, vse or disclose this information (data) if obtained owned, cic. d Abstract. Include a concise (200-300 word if not otherwise specified im the NRA) abstract describing the objective and the method of approach ¢. Project Description. (1) The main body of currently evaluating a proposal for the same efforts. (6) Identoif tfiei NRcA.a bty niumobern a nd