Aerospace strategy refinement and communication study: NASA's space technology mission directorate (stmd) is responsible for developing the crosscutting, pioneering, new technologies and…

Aerospace strategy refinement and communication study: NASA's space technology mission directorate (stmd) is responsible for developing the crosscutting, pioneering, new technologies and capabilities needed by the agency to achieve its current and future missions. Stmd rapidly develops, demonstrates, and infuses revolutionary, high-payoff technologies through transparent, collaborative partnerships, expanding the boundaries of the aerospace enterprise. Stmd employs a merit-based competition model with a portfolio approach, spanning a range of discipline areas and technology readiness levels. By investing in bold, broadly applicable, disruptive technology that industry cannot tackle today, stmd seeks to mature the technology required for NASA's future missions in science and exploration while proving the capabilities and lowering the cost for other government agencies and commercial space activities. Stmd has identified a need to refine its directorate level strategy and communication of the technology portfolio investments to both stmd customers and potential partners. Stmd has requested the aerospace corporation (contractor) to assist in this effort. The contractor shall research the approaches that other NASA mission directorates have used for developing high-level mission statements/strategies; and summarize the processes and approaches used. The contractor shall assist in developing a concise, coherent strategy that states what stmd is about and describes stmd's portfolio investment strategy. The strategy will show stmd alignment with four (4) primary customers: heomd, SMD, armd and the national aerospace community (NAC) with an eye toward crosscutting applications, and identifying candidate strategic alignment with DOD agencies, where possible. The developed strategy must be linked to stmd thrust areas. The contractor shall develop a stmd strategic overview chart to concisely and effectively communicate the stmd identity. The contractor shall conduct an assessment of the developed strategy against stmd's as follows: (1) current portfolio of investments, (2) customer reaction to the strategy, and (3) agency capabilities. The contractor shall present results to stmd leadership, and provide a level of effort support to address updates or revisions as required by stmd.