The advanced technology and technology transfer branch is responsible for direct management of nasas space technology programs and for coordination and tracking of all technology investments at…

This is a firm fixed-price delivery order contract awarded by the Stennis Space Center (SSC) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Louisiana Board of Regents. The contract, valued at $97,390.21, supports the goals and objectives of the SSC Office of the Center Chief Technologist. The key tasks include conducting reviews and analyses to identify potential private and academic sector partners and technologies that could address SSC's technology needs, as well as supporting NASA's technology transfer initiatives. This contract is not associated with a larger contract vehicle and does not have a set-aside designation. The Louisiana Board of Regents, as the prime contractor, has experience working with the economic and academic networks in Louisiana, as well as the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer, to enable the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding between NASA and the State of Louisiana to facilitate access to NASA's expertise, facilities, and resources at SSC.

The advanced technology and technology transfer branch is responsible for direct management of nasas space technology programs and for coordination and tracking of all technology investments at stennis space center (SSC). The office also serves as the NASA technology point of entry and contact with other government agencies, academia and the commercial aerospace community. The office is responsible for developing and executing innovative technology partnerships, technology transfer and commercial activities and the development of collaboration models for NASA. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) exists between NASA and the state of louisiana through the governors office to facilitate access by louisiana companies, academic institutions and others to NASA expertise, facilities and resources available at stennis space center. This statement of work (SOW) serves to enable the implementation of many of the intents expressed in that MOU. Task definition: this section identifies the tasks necessary to support the goals and objectives of the NASA SSC office of center chief technologist. The proposing organization should also have the following capabilities: 1 an understanding of and experience in working with the unique capabilities and mission activities of NASA SSC 2 experience working with the economic network in the state of louisiana 3 experience working with the higher education academic network in the state of louisiana and 4 experience in working with the federal laboratory consortium for technology transfer FLC task 1 technology infusion conduct reviews and analysis of the evolving science, technology development and application capabilities of the private and academic sectors in the geographic region and identify candidates that may be responsive to the technology needs of SSC. Conduct reviews and analysis of other federal and state agency r and d and technology transfer efforts e.g. sbir sttr, dual use and the resulting products which may address SSC technology needs. Task 2 technology transfer conduct reviews and analysis of NASA generated innovations which could provide commercial and or further research and development opportunities to the private and academic sectors in the geographic region. Conduct reviews and analysis of potential private and public sector partners who may be able to support phase III sbir sttr projects generated from SSC activities. Task 3 cross cutting technology review and analysis conduct GAP analysis to identify technology barriers that need to be overcome to meet evolving new NASA technology needs. Deliverables: provide review and analysis reports from tasks as required on a timetable negotiated on a case by case basis with the tech monitor over the year. Quarterly activity updates within ten days following the end of each reporting period and a consolidated final report within ten days of the end of the final month of the contract. Activity reports and final report to be provided in MS word format and communicated via email to the NASA/SSC chief technologist. Activity reports should contain the following: a list of all relative activities planned, attended and or conducted by the proposer that are related to the review an analysis tasks listed in this SOW. These should be broken down by the area supported.