Funding-THE GODDARD EARTH SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (GESTAR); November 1, 2010  

 

Agency

 

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

 

Description

 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)is releasing a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN), on August 20, 2010 for the Goddard Earth Sciences Technology And Research (GESTAR) Studies and Investigations. GESTAR studies and Investigations will conduct research collaboratively with Goddards Science and Exploration Directorate (Code 610). It is anticipated that the relative emphasis of research activities will evolve as a function of priorities of funding opportunities. The participating components of Code 610 are in the Laboratory for Atmospheres, the Hydrospheric and Biospheric Science Laboratory, the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office, and the Software Integration and Visualization Office. Under this agreement GSFC and external scientists assigned to GESTAR will cooperatively carry out experimental, analytical, and theoretical research in support of NASAs strategic earth science objectives relating to:(a) Research on all aspects of the Earth system-the atmosphere, the biosphere, the oceans, the solid earth; (b) Information and computational sciences addressing the unique needs of data systems and outreach for the Earth Sciences; and(c) The technology that is required to achieve the scientific challenges and the economic affordability of the Planetary Sciences. Specific scientific areas addressed include:(a) Atmospheric Aerosols (b) Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems(c) Climate Modeling and Analysis (d) Oceanography(e) Terrestrial Water Cycle(f) Weather and Short-term Climate(g) Earth Rotational and Gravitational Dynamics(h) Planetary Analog Studies (i) Sun-Earth Connection Studies Participation is open to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Electronically submitted Notices of Intent to propose are requested. Proposal due date is on or about November 1, 2010. The electronic submission of each proposal’s Cover Page/Proposal Summary/Budget Summary is required by the due date for proposal submission. This is a Cooperative Agreement Notice, this solicitation leading to the award of a Cooperative Agreement is issued pursuant to title 14 CFR Part 1260 for educational and nonprofit institutions. Notwithstanding the posting of this opportunity at FedBizOpps.gov, Grants.gov, or at both sites, NASA reserves the right to determine the appropriate award instrument for each proposal selected pursuant to this announcement. Direct questions specifically regarding this solicitation to: Ms. Alicia Joyner, Contract Specialist, NASA/GSFC (301) 286-5093, alicia.d.joyner@nasa.govTo obtain additional technical information contact: Mr. Jack Richards, COTR, NASA/GSFC,301-614-5341, jack.e.richards@nasa.gov

 

Announcement Number: NNG10323568

 

Link to Full Announcement

 

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d2886e83bcd2db0db7d97a96845743aa&tab=core&_cview=0

 

Contact Information

 

Alicia D. Joyner, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-286-5093, Fax 301-286-5373, Email Alicia.D.Joyner@nasa.gov - Nipa Shah, Contracting Officer, Phone 301-286-4988, Fax 301-286-5373, Email nipa.shah@nasa.gov