2016 Heliophysics Small Explorer (SMEX) AO and MO

Heliophysics Small Explorers 2016 Announcement of Opportunity and Mission of
Opportunity
Pre-Proposal Conference
August 15, 2016
 

Potential proposers to the Heliophysics Small Explorers Announcement of Opportunity and Mission of Opportunity are encouraged to attend this Pre-Proposal Conference. Information will be presented by NASA officials. Participants will have the opportunity to pose questions regarding the opportunity.
 
The Pre-Proposal Conference has been scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT/UCT-04:00) on Monday, August 15, 2016. The conference will be completely virtual. Participation will be achieved via WebEx (video, muted audio, and text based questions) and teleconference (audio and verbal questions). Travel to attend the conference in person is not necessary because there is no physical facility for this conference. The agenda and participation information follow.
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The conference participation options include features that allow audio, documents, and other materials (including questions) exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the Heliophysics Explorers 2016 Lead Program Scientist prior to the start of the recording or do not join the session. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation.
 
Restrictions may exist when accessing free phone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone.
 
Participant pass-code #: 5813913422
For security reasons, the pass-code will be required to join the conference.C In-Conference Features: All participants must use a touch-tone phone to participate in an Audio Conference. The following features are available for you to use on your phone during an active conference:
• Press *0 operator assistance (small fee may apply)
 

 

 
9:00AM
Welcome
Mr. Steven Clarke, Division Director, Heliophysics Division NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
 
9:15AM
Conference Goals and Overview of the Solicitations
Mr. Willis Jenkins, Explorers Program Executive, Heliophysics Division NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
 
10:00AM
Overview of the Evaluation, Categorization, Selection Process
Dr. Daniel Moses, Lead Program Scientist, Heliophysics Explorers Program, NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
 
10:20AM
Science Evaluation
Dr. Daniel Moses, Lead Program Scientist, Heliophysics Explorers Program, NASA Science Mission Directorate (NASA/HQ)
 
10:35
Break
 
10:50PM
Technical, Management, and Cost Evaluation
Dr. Chauncey Wu, Heliophysics Explorers Acquisition Manager, NASA Science Office for Mission Assessments (NASA/LaRC)
 
11:20PM
Explorers Program Office Overview
Mr. Greg Frazier, Explorers Program Office (NASA/GSFC)
 
11:40PM
Launch Services (updated)
Ms. Alicia Mendoza-Hill, Mission Manager, NASA Launch Services Program (NASA/KSC)
 
12:20PM
Break

 
1:20PM
Mission Operations and Communication Services
Mr. Gary Morse, Mission Integration & Commitment Manager, SCaN (NASA/HQ)
 
1:40PM
International Participation
Mr. Matthew Koeppe, International Program Specialist, Office of International and Interagency Relations (NASA/HQ)
 
2:00PM
Export Control
Mr. Ken Hodgdon, Office of International and Interagency Relations (NASA/HQ)
 
2:20PM
International Space Station Investigations
Mr. Kenol Jules, ISS Payloads Office (NASA/JSC)
 
2:40PM
Balloon Investigations
Ms. Debora Fairbrother, Balloon Program Office Chief (NASA/WFF)
 
3:00PM
CubeSat Investigations
Mr. David Pierce, Program Executive, Science Mission Directorate CubeSat Initiative (NASA/HQ)
 
3:30PM
ROSES 2016 H-USPI Presentation
Dr. Daniel Moses (NASA/HQ)
 
3:45PM
Questions and Answers
All
 
4:00PM
Wrap-up
All

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