--------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 27964 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/21/2012 Sponsor: Department of the Army Title: RFP -- Technical Counterintelligence Exercise (TCIX) Training Contact: Randy Dreyer Tel: 703-428-4396 Email: randy.dreyer@us.army.mil Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=65074e87edf5055703bdd541a8726b40&tab=core&_cview=0 Deadline Note: Response date has been extended from April 23, 2012 to May 21, 2012 12:00 pm Eastern. SYNOPSIS: U -- TECHNICAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EXERCISE (TCIX) TRAINING SOL W9114-12-T-0064 DUE 042312 POC Randy Dreyer, 703-428-4396 POP HQ USAINSCOM, Directorate of Contracting ATTN: IAPC-DOC, 8825 Beulah Street Fort Belvoir VA 22060-5246 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/INSCOM/DASC01/W911W4-12-T-0064/listing.html E-MAIL: HQ USAINSCOM, Directorate of Contracting randy.dreyer@us.army.mil NAICS: 611430 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W911W4-12-T-0064 and is issuedas a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-57. This competitive acquisition will be for full and open competition. The associated NAICS code is 611430. The solicitation and supplementary documents are attached. The period of performance shall be 1 June 2012 through 30 September 2012. Inspection and acceptance is FOB destination. Provisions and clauses that pertain to this requirement are in the attached solicitation. The Government planson award of a single contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements as stated in this synopsis/solicitation. Proposals are due 23April 2012, 10:00 A.M. EST. Responses/offers shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Randy Dreyer at Randy.Dreyer@us.army.mil. Requests for clarification concerning this RFP are due no later than 9 April 2012, 1:00 P.M. EST to the Contracting Officer. Questions received after this timeframe may not be included in the Government's response. Any amendment(s) issued to this RFP will be published on this website. Therefore, it is the Offeror's responsibility to visit thiswebsite for amendments on this synopsis/solicitation. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=65074e87edf5055703bdd541a8726b40&tab=core&_cview=0Posted 03/30/12 (W-SN02709919). (0090) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 20967 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/21/2012 Sponsor: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation/ACF/DHHS Title: Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Child Care Research Scholars Contact: Akilah Swinton Tel: 877-350-4624 Email: ChildCareScholars@icfi.com Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=yZv4PhmXpbRPST5JQBqzDTb9mQ45q32rdBNfvTyj1QLdhPfhv5PV!482729280?oppId=153253&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2012-ACF-OPRE-YE-0306 Deadline Note: The due date for the letter of intent is April 13, 2012. The due date for applications is May 21, 2012. SYNOPSIS: Funds for Child Care Research Scholars grants are available to support dissertation research on child care policy issues. These grants are meant to build capacity in the research field to focus research on questions that have direct implications for child care policy decision-making and program administration, and to foster mentoring relationships between faculty members and high-quality doctoral students. Funding is dependent on availability of funds and government interest. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 27320 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/22/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences/NSF Title: Building Community and Capacity for Data-Intensive Research in the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences and in Education and Human Resources (BCC-SBE/EHR) Contact: Cheryl L. Eavey Tel: 703-292-7269 Email: ceavey@nsf.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=SQm2PLLLwYphJqDw782gdgFF3jgmyQhpJyH1JcLhL4hfDGJCxG2C!-2099600874?oppId=146455&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12538/nsf12538.htm SYNOPSIS: As part of NSF's Cyberinfrastructure Framework for 21st Century Science and Engineering (CIF21) activity, the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE), the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), and the Office of Cyberinfrastructure seek to enable research communities to develop visions, teams, and capabilities dedicated to creating new, large-scale, next-generation data resources and relevant analytic techniques to advance fundamental research for the SBE and EHR sciences. Successful proposals will outline activities that will have significant impacts across multiple fields by enabling new types of data-intensive research. Investigators should think broadly and create a vision that extends intellectually across multiple disciplines and that includes--but is not limited to--the SBE or EHR sciences. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 82750 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/22/2012 Sponsor: Office of Research Infrastructure Programs/NIH/DHHS Title: NCRR Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25) Contact: L. Tony Beck, Ph.D. Tel: 301-435-0805 Email: beckl@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-206.html Deadline Note: The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is May 22, 2012. The deadline for receipt of full applications is June 22, 2012. This FOA will expire on June 23, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications to its SEPA program for the development and evaluation of innovative research education programs to improve PreK-12 research career opportunities and the community's understanding of the health science advances supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical and basic research. SEPA encourages dynamic partnerships between biomedical and clinical researchers and PreK-12 teachers and schools and other interested organizations. Particular importance will be given to applications that target PreK-12 and/or ISE/media topics that may not be addressed by existing curriculum, community-based or ISE/media activities. This FOA will use the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 11140 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/24/2012 Sponsor: Employment and Training Administration/Department of Labor Title: Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants Program Contact: Melissa Abdullah Tel: 202-693-3346 Email: Abdullah.Melissa@dol.gov Website:          http://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/taaccct_sga_dfa_py_11_08.pdf Full Program:          http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-02-27/html/2012-4258.htm SYNOPSIS: The sponsor announces the availability of approximately $500 million in grant funds authorized in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Reconciliation Act) from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants funding source to provide community colleges and other eligible institutions of higher education with funds to expand and improve their ability to deliver education and career training programs that can be completed in two years or less, are suited for workers who are eligible for training under the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program, and prepare program participants for employment in highwage, high-skill occupations. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 53353 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: Cancer Education Grants Program (R25) Contact: Erica Rosemond, Ph.D.. Program Director Tel: 301-496-8580 Email: rosemonde@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-049.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after December 25, 2011. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for innovative educational efforts that would help to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality, and that would improve the quality of life of cancer patients. This program will use the NIH Research Education Grant (R25) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 01186 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Eye Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) Contact: Tel: Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-037.html Deadline Note: The standard receipt dates are: January 25, May 25 and September 25. Please note that some participating NIH Institutes and Centers do not accept T32 applications for all three receipt dates. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to refer to the NIH Web site provided in Section VII (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/PA-10-037_contacts.html) to obtain Institute and Center specific information. The deadline for receipt of AIDS-related applications are January 7, May 7 and September 7, annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor awards National Research Service Awards (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) to eligible institutions to develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals interested in careers in biomedical and behavioral research. This PA will use the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service T35 award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21159 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/NIH/DHHS Title: NIAID Science Education Awards (R25) Contact: Diane Adger-Johnson Tel: 301-402-8969 Email: da15a@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-086.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after January 18, 2011. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 18, 2011; thereafter Standard dates apply: January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications that focus on the development of science education for K-12 students. It is expected that these education programs will provide outreach to a large audience of students at a national level, directly or through their teachers, using approaches where successes can be measured. This FOA will utilize the NIH R25 Education Projects award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 84359 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS Title: Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Training Program in Reproductive, Obstetric, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology and Pharmacoepidemiology (T32) Contact: Zhaoxia Ren, M.D., Ph.D. Tel: 301-402-9340 Email: zren@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-194.html Deadline Note: The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is April 25, 2012. The deadline for receipt of full applications is May 25, 2012. This FOA will expire on May 26, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites grant applications from institutions/ organizations for the predoctoral and postdoctoral training program in reproductive, obstetric, perinatal and pediatric epidemiology and pharmacoepidemiology. This program supports broad and fundamental, early stage graduate research training and postdoctoral training in reproductive, obstetric, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology as well as pharmacoepidemiology via institutional training grants. This FOA will utilize the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32). --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 80659 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH/DHHS Title: NIDDK Education Program Grants (R25) Contact: James F. Hyde, Ph.D. Tel: 301-594-7692 Email: jh486z@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-047.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after December 23, 2011. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually.This program will expire on January 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: NIH invites applications from from applicant organizations that propose to create educational opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in areas of biomedical or behavioral research of particular interest to the NIDDK, while fostering the career development of these students and fellows. The structure of the educational opportunity can include an intensive summer research program, a curriculum-based program or a combination of both experiences. The NIDDK is especially interested in attracting students and postdoctoral fellows from scientific disciplines underrepresented in disease-oriented biomedical research, such as engineering, informatics, computer science, and computational sciences, to encourage them to apply their expertise to research relevant to diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive and liver diseases; nutrition; obesity research and prevention; and kidney, urologic and hematologic diseases. This program will use the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 27462 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture/Department of Agriculture Title: WIC Nutrition Education Innovations Contact: Leslie Byrd Tel: 703-305-2867 Email: leslie.byrd@fns.usda.gov. Website:          http://www.fns.usda.gov/ora/menu/DemoProjects/WICResearch/WICResearchGrant.htm Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=X2lyPQcBYk8p4vN2v6y0kY4WcwK8klmZ2RQX7NgLD4CQWwYGh2v5!98924490?oppId=148353&mode=VIEW SYNOPSIS: FNS announces the availability of funds for the grant opportunity to establish a USDA Center for WIC Nutrition Education Innovations, involving researcher-initiated projects to demonstrate creative approaches to evaluate or develop aspects of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), coordinate activities among researchers, and widely disseminate findings. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 34161 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS Title: MBRS Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) (R25) Contact: Alberto L. Rivera-Renta, Ph.D., Program Director Tel: 301-594-3900 Email: riverara@nigms.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-004.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides institutional grants to establish research education programs at minority-serving institutions that will increase the preparation and skills of UR students in the biomedical and behavioral sciences as they academically advance in the pursuit of the Ph.D. degree in these fields. The goal of the RISE Program is to increase the number of students from UR groups in biomedical and behavioral research who successfully complete the Ph.D. degree in these fields. This FOA will use the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 89347 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS Title: Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Research Advancement Award (SC1) Contact: Hinda Zlotnik, Ph.D., Chief Tel: 301-594-3900 Email: zlotnikh@nigms.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-026.html Deadline Note: This program will expire on September 8, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers support for the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Program SC1 mechanism for Research Advancement Awards. The SCORE Program is a developmental program designed to increase the research competitiveness of faculty at minority-serving institutions (MSIs), and the research capabilities of MSIs. This program will use the NIH SC1 grant award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 89348 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS Title: Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Pilot Project Award (SC2) Contact: Hinda Zlotnik, Ph.D., Chief Tel: 301-594-3900 Email: zlotnikh@nigms.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-027.html Deadline Note: This program will expire on September 8, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Program SC2 mechanism for Pilot Project Awards. The SCORE Program is a developmental program designed to increase the research competitiveness of faculty at minority-serving institutions (MSIs), and the research capabilities of MSIs. This program will use the NIH SC2 award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 89349 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS Title: Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Research Continuance Award (SC3) Contact: Hinda Zlotnik, Ph.D., Chief Tel: 301-594-3900 Email: zlotnikh@nigms.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-028.html Deadline Note: This program will expire on September 8, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) Program SC3 mechanism for Research Continuance Awards. The SCORE Program is a developmental program designed to increase the research competitiveness of faculty at the minority-serving institutions (MSIs), and the research capabilities of MSIs. This program will use the SC3 Award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 30166 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH/DHHS Title: Jointly Sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (T32) Contact: Stephen J. Korn, Ph.D. Tel: 301-496-4188 Email: korns@ninds.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-084.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after April 25, 2012. The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is April 25 annually. The deadline for receipt of full applications is May 25 annually. This program will expire on May 26, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors provide support for broad and fundamental research training in the neurosciences via institutional NRSA research training grants (T32) at domestic institutions of higher education. Trainees appointed to this training grant are financially supported for either one or two years, during the first 2 years of their graduate research training. The primary objective is to prepare individuals for careers in neuroscience that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. This program will use the NIH T32 Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 25781 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute on Aging/NIH/DHHS Title: NIA MSTEM: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (ADAR) through Undergraduate Education (R25) Contact: J. Taylor Harden, Ph.D. Tel: 301-496-0765 Email: Hardent@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-016.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after December 25, 2011. The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is December 25, 2011. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire January 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: The NIA invites institutional Research Education Grant (R25) applications from institutions that propose creative and innovative research education programs to diversify the workforce in aging by (1) supporting undergraduate competency and completion in medicine, science, technology, engineering and mathematics ) ((MSTEM) to be referred to as “NIA MSTEM fields” henceforth), as they relate to aging and, also, by (2) application and transition to graduate study that advances a cadre of students from diverse backgounds into NIA MSTEM fields. The interests of the NIA span biological, biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences research across the lifespan with a focus on processes of aging through midlife and into old age. This FOA is part of NIA's coordinated effort to (a) fill a gap in the pipeline transitioning from undergraduate to graduate education in aging as it relates to medicine, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to (b) fulfill the objectives of the NIA Health Disparities Strategic Plan, (http://www.nia.nih.gov/AboutNIA/HealthDisparities . Evaluation metrics for participants may include graduation rates in these fields, as well as application and enrollment in aging-related and doctoral programs in these fields. This FOA will utilize the NIH R25 Education Projects award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 17135 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/NIH/DHHS Title: Alcohol Research Education Project Grants (R25) Contact: Peggy Murray, MSW Tel: 301-443-2594 Email: pmurray@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-205.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on May 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications for research programs to advance understanding of the biological and behavioral processes involved in the development, expression, and consequences of alcoholism and other alcohol-related problems. The Institute also supports prevention, treatment, and health services research on alcohol abuse and alcoholism. A part of the NIAAA mission is the dissemination of new knowledge acquired from alcohol research to diverse audiences, including scientists, educators, clinicians, and other health and social service providers, patients and their families, professionals within the criminal justice system, and the general public. This program will use the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 10663 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS Title: Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Award (R25) Contact: Cathrine A. Sasek, Ph.D. Tel: 301-443-6071 Email: csasek@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-227.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after April 25, 2011. This program will expire on May 26, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for the Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Award (SEDAPA), to fund the development and evaluation of innovative model programs and materials for enhancing knowledge and understanding of neuroscience and the biology of drug abuse and addiction among K-12 students, the general public, health care practitioners, and other groups. This program will use the NIH Research Education (R25) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 78336 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS Title: NIDA Research Education Grants in Drug Abuse and Addiction (R25) Contact: Debra Grossman, M.A. Tel: 301-443-0107 Email: dg79a@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-173.html Deadline Note: The sponsor requests that optional letters of intent be submitted at least thirty days prior to the application submission date. The deadline for receipt of standard applications under this announcement is May 25 annually. The deadline for receipt of AIDS-related applications is September 7 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The NIDA Research Education Program will support research education and training for those in clinically focused careers. Participants (those receiving the research education and training) should be training for careers as clinical researchers, clinicians/service providers, or optimally, a combination of the two. This mechanism may not be used for support of non-research related clinical training. In addition, applicant organizations may only propose research education experiences at the following levels of professional career development: medical/graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, medical resident, and/or independent scientist. Research education and training activities may be in any topic area related to substance use/abuse/addiction; however, the following are examples of particular relevance to this FOA: etiology; clinical assessment and diagnostics; treatment; prevention; health services; clinical neuroscience; medical consequences of drug abuse; and pre-clinical research as it pertains to translational research. Interdisciplinary research education is encouraged and may include co-morbid conditions and consequences of drug use such as HIV/AIDS. Education partnerships and collaborations are also encouraged. This FOA will use the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21585 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities/NIH/DHHS Title: Research Centers in Minority Institutions Program (G12) Contact: Shelia A. McClure, Ph.D Tel: 301-451-6536 Email: mcclursh@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-132.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of optional letters of intent are: December 25, April 25 and August 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications to expand the national capability for research in the health sciences by providing grant support to minority institutions that offer doctorate degrees in the health professions or in a health-related science. These institutions historically have trained professionals from diverse backgrounds who provide health care to minority populations and are uniquely positioned to engage these populations in research and in the translation of research advances into culturally appropriate, measurable and sustained improvements in health outcomes. The primary goals of the RCMI G12 Centers are to (1) develop research infrastructure to enhance institutional biomedical research capacity; (2) enable investigators to become more successful in obtaining competitive extramural support for the conduct of biomedical and/or behavioral research, particularly on diseases that disproportionately impact minority populations; and (3) foster environments conducive to professional development in the biomedical sciences. This FOA will utilize the NIH G12 Research Centers in Minority Institutions Award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21801 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institutes of Health/DHHS Title: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (Parent T32) Contact: Tel: Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-184.html Deadline Note: The deadline for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. Please note that some participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) do not accept T32 applications for all three receipt/review/award cycles. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the T32 Contact Table (See: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/parent_T32.html) associated with this funding opportunity announcement to determine Institute or Center (IC) specific submission dates. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on May 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor awards National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Grants (T32) to eligible institutions as the primary means of supporting graduate and postdoctoral research training to help ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles related to the Nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research agenda. The primary objective is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. This program will use the the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21809 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/25/2012 Sponsor: National Institutes of Health/DHHS Title: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (Parent T35) Contact: Tel: Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-185.html Deadline Note: The deadline for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: January 25, May 25, and September 25 annually. Please note that some participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) do not accept T32 applications for all three receipt/review/award cycles. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the T32 Contact Table (See: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/parent_T35.html) associated with this funding opportunity announcement to determine Institute or Center (IC) specific submission dates. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on May 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) to eligible institutions to develop or enhance research training opportunities for predoctoral and postdoctoral level individuals interested in careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical research. This FOA will utilize the NIH T35 National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short -Term Research Training award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 82348 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/28/2012,5/29/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF Title: Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES) Contact: Myles Boylan, Program Director Tel: 703-292-4617 Email: mboylan@nsf.gov Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=52251&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10544/nsf10544.htm Deadline Note: Deadlines are as follows: May 26, 2011 -- For Type 1 proposals from submitting organizations located in states or territories beginning with A through M; May 27, 2011 -- For Type 1 proposals from submitting organizations located in states or territories beginning with N through W; January 13, 2012 -- For Type 2 and 3 proposals and for TUES Central Resource Project proposals. However, TUES Central Resource Project proposals for small focused workshops may be submitted at any time after consulting with a program officer; May 28, 2012 -- For Type 1 proposals from submitting organizations located in states or territories beginning with A through M; May 29, 2012 -- For Type 1 proposals from submitting organizations located in states or territories beginning with N through W; January 14, 2013 -- For Type 2 and 3 proposals and for TUES Central Resource Project proposals. However, TUES Central Resource Project proposals for small focused workshops may be submitted at any time after consulting with a program officer. SYNOPSIS: The Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (TUES) program seeks to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for all undergraduate students. This solicitation especially encourages projects that have the potential to transform undergraduate STEM education, for example, by bringing about widespread adoption of classroom practices that embody understanding of how students learn most effectively. Thus transferability and dissemination are critical aspects for projects developing instructional materials and methods and should be considered throughout the project's lifetime. More advanced projects should involve efforts to facilitate adaptation at other sites. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 82348 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/28/2012,5/29/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF Title: Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES) Contact: Myles Boylan, Program Director Tel: 703-292-4617 Email: mboylan@nsf.gov Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=52251&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10544/nsf10544.htm Deadline Note: Deadlines are as follows: May 26, 2011 -- For Type 1 proposals from submitting organizations located in states or territories beginning with A through M; May 27, 2011 -- For Type 1 proposals from submitting organizations located in states or territories beginning with N through W; January 13, 2012 -- For Type 2 and 3 proposals and for TUES Central Resource Project proposals. However, TUES Central Resource Project proposals for small focused workshops may be submitted at any time after consulting with a program officer; May 28, 2012 -- For Type 1 proposals from submitting organizations located in states or territories beginning with A through M; May 29, 2012 -- For Type 1 proposals from submitting organizations located in states or territories beginning with N through W; January 14, 2013 -- For Type 2 and 3 proposals and for TUES Central Resource Project proposals. However, TUES Central Resource Project proposals for small focused workshops may be submitted at any time after consulting with a program officer. SYNOPSIS: The Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (TUES) program seeks to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for all undergraduate students. This solicitation especially encourages projects that have the potential to transform undergraduate STEM education, for example, by bringing about widespread adoption of classroom practices that embody understanding of how students learn most effectively. Thus transferability and dissemination are critical aspects for projects developing instructional materials and methods and should be considered throughout the project's lifetime. More advanced projects should involve efforts to facilitate adaptation at other sites. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 22918 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/30/2012 Sponsor: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Title: I2O Office-Wide Contact: Norman Whitaker, Deputy Director Tel: Email: DARPA-BAA-11-34@darpa.mil Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=TT0BNlrfRKsL2Mpxvds2Q7rhbrKPKNnFJdS6dMJZK0QqfYyRJsy2!756542808?oppId=97194&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: Abstracts and proposal packages--full proposal (Volume I and II) and, as applicable, the encryption password, proprietary subcontractor cost proposals,classified appendices to unclassified proposals--must be submitted per the instructions outlined in this document and received by DARPA on or before 12:00 PM., ET, May 30, 2012. Submissions received after this time will not be reviewed. Proposers are warned that submission deadlines as outlined herein are strictly enforced.DARPA will receive and review abstracts and proposals on a rolling basis through the submission due date. SYNOPSIS: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals of interest to the Information Innovation Office (I2O). Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that results primarily in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of the art. I2O seeks unconventional approaches that are outside the mainstream, undertaking directions that challenge assumptions and have the potential to radically change established practice. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 27963 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/30/2012 Sponsor: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Title: XDATA Contact: Dr. Christopher White, Program Manager Tel: Email: XDATA@darpa.mil Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=bt9vP5vGVpQ21L8bN63wGP2HTydZK1MgZx8TJ3d1V0KJGKD6BxLg!-185691961?oppId=160013&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: Proposers’ Day is April 11, 2012. Abstract Due Date is April 20, 2012, 12:00 noon (ET). Proposal Due Date is May 30, 2012, 12:00 noon (ET). The Proposers Day will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in Arlington, VA. An on-line registration form, including citizenship verification, foreign national visit request form (DARPA Form 60), meeting details for the Proposers Day, as well as hotel information can be found at the following registration website, http://www.schafertmd.com/DARPA/I2O/XDATA/PD. The registration cutoff date is 8:00 a.m. EDT, Monday, April 9, 2012 or once attendance capacity is met, whichever comes first. There will be no on-site registration. Please note that foreign national visit request forms (DARPA Form 60) must be completed and submitted to DARPA at XDATA@darpa.mil also by 8:00 a.m. EDT Monday, April 9, 2012. SYNOPSIS: DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of computational techniques and software tools for processing and analyzing volumes of data. Proposed research should investigate approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. Subject to the availability of funding, the program is intended to run approximately 54 months. Proposers should specify the research and technology development schedule for the full proposed period of performance, along with specification of metrics that fully capture the performance and capabilities of their technology. Proposals should include a base performance period of 24 months with the remaining time proposed as options of 12, 12, and 6 months. A target start date of October 01, 2012 may be assumed for proposal budgeting purposes. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28502 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/30/2012 Sponsor: Department of the Army Title: RFP -- Wisconsin National Guard - Regional Training and Exercise Activities Aimed at Enhancing Domestic Contingency Readiness Contact: Gwendolyn Duncan Tel: 608-388-3818 Email: gwen.duncan@us.army.mil Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=57e962c2dcc93652be195fb6f7adf18a&tab=core&_cview=0 SYNOPSIS: U -- THE WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD REQUIRES REGIONAL TRAINING AND EXERCISE ACTIVITIES AIMED AT ENHANCING DOMESTIC CONTINGENCY READINESS. SOL W912J2-1-T-0006 DUE 053012 POC Gwendolyn Duncan, 608 388 3818 POP USPFO for Wisconsin 1 Williams Street, Camp Douglas WI 54618-5002 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/NGB/DAHA47/W912J2-12-T-0006/listing.html E-MAIL: USPFO for Wisconsin gwen.duncan@us.army.mil NAICS: 611430 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Performance Work Statement covers requirements for services and products in connection with the designing, planning, preparation and execution of tasks, in support of the Wisconsin National Guard CERFP individual and collective training events to be held in Central Wisconsin. These events will provide support for the regional training and exercise activities aimed at enhancing domestic contingency readiness embedded within these support efforts - venues designed to assist in the training and readiness. Training venues, props, will be built so individuals will gain valuable experience andexpertise working on a simulated "real world" structure collapse. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=57e962c2dcc93652be195fb6f7adf18a&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 05/02/12 (W-SN02736955). (0123) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 08656 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/30/2012 Sponsor: Office of Innovation and Improvement/Department of Education Title: Investing in Innovation Fund - Scale-up Grants Contact: Carol Lyons Tel: 202-453-7122 Email: i3@ed.gov Website:          http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-03-27/pdf/2012-7362.pdf Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=158993 Deadline Note: Notice of intent to apply deadline is April 16, 2012. Deadline for transmittal of applications is May 30, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor will provide competitive grants to applicants with a record of improving student achievement and attainment in order to expand the implementation of, and investment in, innovative practices that are demonstrated to have an impact on improving student achievement or student growth (as defined in this notice), closing achievement gaps, decreasing dropout rates, increasing high school graduation rates, or increasing college enrollment and completion rates. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 08659 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/30/2012 Sponsor: Office of Innovation and Improvement/Department of Education Title: Investing in Innovation Fund - Validation Grants Contact: Carol Lyons Tel: 202-453-7122 Email: i3@ed.gov Website:          http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-03-27/pdf/2012-7365.pdf Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=159033 Deadline Note: The notice of intent to apply deadline is April 16, 2012. The deadline for transmittal of applications is May 30, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor will provide competitive grants to applicants with a record of improving student achievement and attainment in order to expand the implementation of, and investment in, innovative practices that are demonstrated to have an impact on improving student achievement or student growth (as defined in this notice), closing achievement gaps, decreasing dropout rates, increasing high school graduation rates, or increasing college enrollment and completion rates. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26086 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/31/2012 Sponsor: Department of State Title: CDROLLE Grants Program Contact: Tel: 202-647-4000 Email: CDROLLEGrants@state.gov Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=y6f1Tg3GvTMQ4pYdNFvcXZMtFY5pG6GYDrXBvhnfgQp4XLZ3bGS1!-1175344050?oppId=133173&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: Applicants must submit project proposals electronically not later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 31, 2012. Applicants are encouraged to use the suggested application format as provided by the CRDOLLE office. An organization may submit no more than three (3) proposals. SYNOPSIS: The Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is pleased to announce that the Embassy currently accepting applications for the newly launched CDROLLE “Access to justice” Grants Program. CDROLLE invites Afghan organizations to submit project proposals to improve access to the Afghan justice system, address organizational capacity in the Afghan justice sector, and raise Afghan awareness of legal rights. Community and women’s organizations are encouraged to apply. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28081 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 5/31/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Justice/Department of Justice Title: Evaluation of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention FY 2010 Second Chance Act Juvenile Offender Reentry Demonstration Projects Contact: Dr. Donna Davis Tel: 202–514–9331 Email: Donna.Davis@usdoj.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=qSx2PCzVzvq2L0ytJv1ZJv80xNLSS2T57kQ9x1zNqfCxwhFD6JrT!748281696?oppId=162573&mode=VIEW Full Program:          https://ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl001017.pdf SYNOPSIS: The sponsor is seeking applications for funding for an evaluation of the juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects funded under the Second Chance Act. This program furthers the Department’s mission by sponsoring research to provide objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the State and local levels. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 02988 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/1/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Biological Sciences/NSF Title: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Contact: Tel: Email: fastlane@nsf.gov Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=48795&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517 Deadline Note: June 1, 2012 is the deadline for REU Site proposals requiring access to Antarctica. All other REU Site proposals must be submitted to the August REU deadline. SYNOPSIS: The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the sponsor. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 85486 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/1/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF Title: Research in Disabilities Education (RDE) Contact: Mark H. Leddy Tel: 703-292-4655 Email: mleddy@nsf.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=MFnPPQRHpLvQZ5cyy9LGByzkht8M96tG7GlWMRT44WNcNfh9nqb2!748281696?oppId=148155&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12542/nsf12542.htm SYNOPSIS: The Research in Disabilities Education (RDE) program advances the goal of broadening the participation and achievement of postsecondary students with disabilities in STEM. This effort is realized by making strategic investments in educational and institutional Model Building and in basic and applied Broadening Participation Research in STEM Education (BPR). Model Building projects develop, replicate, translate and utilize innovative educational and institutional capacity building models to broaden the participation of postsecondary students with disabilities in STEM fields. Models employ evidence-based educational exemplars that improve the learning, participation, persistence and graduation of students with disabilities in associate, baccalaureate and graduate STEM degree programs. BPR projects promote efforts to understand the underlying issues contributing to the differential learning, participation and graduation rates of postsecondary students with disabilities in STEM. Particular emphasis is placed on contributing to the knowledge base by investigating the STEM learning characteristics and differences of postsecondary students with disabilities. Educational research about students with disabilities in STEM is advanced by studying the educational and pre-professional experiences that influence student interest, academic performance, retention and persistence in degree programs, degree completion and career choices. RDE projects contribute to closing the achievement gaps for postsecondary students with disabilities in STEM fields, including students enrolled in community colleges, baccalaureate degree programs and graduate schools. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 23073 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/1/2012 Sponsor: U.S. Agency for International Development Title: FY2012 & FY2013 Development Innovation Venture Contact: Tel: Email: DIV@usaid.gov Website:          http://www.usaid.gov/div Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=77LJPMKHxht4FkymyhJVKXfMkQZpKFjZxyphGjGFZJMSzQ7gJ0Rf!-916096435?oppId=164553&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: Interested applicants must first submit an LOI. Deadlines for LOIs are June 1, 2012; Se4ptember 1, 2012; December 1, 2012 and March 1, 2013. Only invited applicants will receive the Full Application form. SYNOPSIS: This Annual Program Statement (APS) requests applications for innovative solutions in all sectors provided they are clearly linked to solving a development challenge. DIV looks for compelling new development solutions, rigorously tests them, and helps scale those that are proven successful to reach millions of beneficiaries. DIV is interested in innovations that are expected to lead to transformative (as opposed to incremental) improvements to development outcomes that could ultimately scale across multiple developing countries and, ideally, multiple sectors in these countries. Innovative solutions can include new technologies and new service delivery practices or novel or more cost-effective variations on existing practices. Innovations are expected to eventually scale up through the private sector, the public sector, or a combination of the two in order to reach sustainability without DIV support. USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (USAID/DIV), as part of its collaboration with USAID/Haiti, is making a special call for the submission of DIV proposals related to the Post-Earthquake United States Government’s Haiti Strategy (USG Haiti Strategy), hereinafter to be referenced as the “Haiti Window.” The specific objective of this Haiti Window is to identify, rigorously test, and scale cost-effective solutions to the development challenges represented by the four pillars of the USG Haiti Strategy: Pillar A: Infrastructure and Energy: Housing; Ports and Economic Growth Poles; Energy Pillar B: Food and Economic Security; Agriculture and Nutrition;Economic security – Support to Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises; Pillar C: Health and Other Basic Services: Health, Education and Youth-Focused Services; Pillar D: Governance and Rule of Law. USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures, as part of its “WASH for Life (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene for Life)” collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, makes this special call for the submission of DIV proposals related to water, sanitation, and hygiene, hereinafter to be referenced as “WASH for Life.” The specific objective of WASH for Life is: to identify, test, and transition to scale promising approaches to achieving cost-effective, sustained, scalable outcomes in the water, sanitation and hygiene sectors to significantly improve the lives of the impoverished around the world. USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (USAID/DIV), as part of its collaboration with USAID/LAC, is making a special call for the submission of DIV proposals that address challenges in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, hereinafter to be referenced as the “Innovation Fund for the Americas” or “IFA”. Building on the DIV Haiti Initiative, the specific objective of the Innovation Fund for the Americas is to identify, rigorously test, and scale more effective and lower cost solutions to some of the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region´s toughest development challenges. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28449 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/4/2012 Sponsor: Bureau of Prisons/Department of Justice Title: RFP -- Amendment -- Computer Technology Advanced Occupational Training Program Contact: Edna Perry-Carter, Contract Specialist Tel: 972-352-4569 Email: eperry@bop.gov Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=15f31c3d3182c601b4cced233d26307c&tab=core&_cview=0 U -- COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM SOLFQP03051100028 POC Edna Perry-Carter, Phone: 972-352-4569 POP Federal Correctional Institution, 100 Prison Road, Estill, South Carolina, 29918, United States 29918 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOJ/BPR/70032/RFQP03051100028/listing.html E-MAIL: eperry@bop.gov eperry@bop.gov NAICS: 611519 The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, Grand Prairie, Texas, intends to make an award to a responsible quoter for the provision of a Computer Technology Vocational Training Program Certification/Accreditation at the Federal Correctional Institution, Estill, South Carolina. The contract type is an indefinite delivery/requirements contract with firm-fixed unit prices. The contract period shall consist of a base period from date of award through 12 months, and four one-year option periods for renewal at the discretion of the government. The estimated quantities for the base year and each option year are 9 courses. A course is defined as 13 weeks, 5 days per week, and 3 hours per day, per course, with two courses conducted daily. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch, 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Satellite Prison Camp (SPC). Course, curriculum, and certification shall be provided by an institution found in the American Council on Education's director entitled "Accredited Institutions for Post-Secondary Education" and/or designated eligible by the United States Department of Education. Services will be performed for individuals who are in the custody and care of the Federal Bureau of Prisons within a secure correctional environment. The solicitation will be made available on or about May 3, 2012, and will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be available. All future information concerning this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 611519, with a small business size standard of $7.0 million. All Contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) database. The website for registration is www.ccr.gov. The date for receipt of quotations is on/about June 4, 2012; however, this is a projected estimate and quoters should refer to Page 1 of the solicitation (Block #8) for the actual date quotations are due. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. This solicitation is unrestricted. All responsible business concerns are encouraged to submit a quotation which may be considered. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=15f31c3d3182c601b4cced233d26307c&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 05/01/12 (W-SN02736399). (0122) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28034 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/4/2012 Sponsor: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control/CDC/DHHS Title: Electronic Learning (E-Learning) Collaborative Resource Center for SV and IPV Prevention Practitioners Contact: Paula Orlosky Williams, Project Officer Tel: 770-488-1659 Email: gvc0@cdc.gov Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kDPTP9hZfTty1sFwQvFg5G7LlQJTsL8xGPnQW1143Mv8HSf0ydR0!-213555334?oppId=161593&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is April 19, 2012. The deadline for receipt of full applications is June 4, 2012. SYNOPSIS: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) invites applications for web-based training that enhances skills and capacity of CDC SV and IPV prevention grantees to prevent SV and IPV; convene an E-Learning Collaborative among CDC funded SV and IPV prevention grantees that enhances training received; and build a broader network of national, state, and local SV and IPV prevention practitioners, regardless of funding sources, using multiple media channels, including interactive web conferences, podcasts, interactive listserv, and social media to share, connect, and enhance their skills and capacity to prevent SV and IPV. A total of approximately $2,075,000 is available. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 27201 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/4/2012 Sponsor: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities/NIH/DHHS Title: RFA-MD-12-003--NIMHD Social, Behavioral, Health Services, and Policy Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01) Contact: Jennifer Alvidrez, PhD Tel: 301-594-9567 Email: alvidrezjl@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-12-003.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after May 4, 2012. The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is May 4, 2012. The deadline for receipt of full applications is June 4, 2012, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. SYNOPSIS: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) invites applications for innovative social, behavioral, health services, and policy research that can directly and demonstrably contribute to the elimination of health disparities. Projects may involve primary data collection or secondary analysis of existing datasets. Projects that examine understudied health conditions; examine the effectiveness of interventions, services, or policies for multiple health disparity populations; and/or directly measure the impact of project activities on levels of health disparities are particularly encouraged. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 03763 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/5/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences/NSF Title: Mentoring Through Critical Transition Points in the Mathematical Sciences Contact: Dean M. Evasius Tel: 703-292-8132 Email: devasius@nsf.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=89633&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11542/nsf11542.htm SYNOPSIS: The long-range goal of the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) Workforce program is to increase the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who pursue careers in the mathematical sciences and in other NSF-supported disciplines. The Mentoring Through Critical Transition Points in the Mathematical Sciences (MCTP) activity is part of the Workforce Program. MCTP supports education through research involvement of cohorts of trainees at specific stages of professional development that have been identified as crucial to career success. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 22224 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/5/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences/NSF Title: Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG) Contact: Bruce P. Palka Tel: 703-292-4856 Email: bpalka@nsf.gov Website:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11540/nsf11540.htm Full Program:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=89415&mode=VIEW SYNOPSIS: The long-range goal of the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) Workforce program is to increase the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who pursue careers in the mathematical sciences and in other NSF-supported disciplines. The Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG) activity is a part of the Workforce program. RTG supports education through research involvement in groups centered on a common research interest that span the entire spectrum of educational levels from undergraduates through postdoctoral associates. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 09741 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/5/2012 Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R01) Contact: Erica Breslau, Ph.D. Tel: 301-435-2839 Email: breslaue@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-133.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 5, June 5, and October 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on May 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors offer support for empirical research on health literacy concepts, theory and interventions as these relate to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ public health priorities that are outlined in its HealthierUS and Healthy People 2010 initiatives. Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 20708 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/5/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research/NIH/DHHS Title: Competitive Revision Applications for NIDCR-funded Cooperative Agreements (U01) Contact: Lynn Mertens King, Ph.D. Tel: 301-594-5006 Email: lynn.king@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-144.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for optional letters of intent are: April 26, 2011 (passed); and four weeks prior to submission thereafter. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: May 26,2011; thereafter February 5, June 5, and October 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: May 26,2011; thereafter January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites submission of competitive revision applications for active, NIDCR-funded single project U01 awards. The NIDCR uses the U01 Cooperative Agreement funding mechanism for a variety of projects requiring significant input from and oversight by NIDCR program staff. Although some requests for expansion/redirection of a project can be handled administratively, more substantial changes in direction and increases in funding require peer review. This FOA will utilize the NIH U01 Research Project – Cooperative Agreements award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 09637 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/5/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH/DHHS Title: Home and Family Based Approaches for the Prevention or Management of Overweight or Obesity in Early Childhood (R01) Contact: Robert J. Kuczmarski, Dr.P.H. Tel: 301-451-8354 Email: Robert.Kuczmarski@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-127.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 applications under this announcement are: February 5, June 5, and October 5 annually. This program will expire on May 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors invite applications from institutions/organizations that propose randomized clinical trials testing novel home- or family-based interventions for the prevention or management of overweight in infancy and early childhood. Tested interventions can use behavioral (including dietary and physical activity), environmental, or other relevant approaches. Applications should focus on infants and young children (to age six years) and emphasize the role of home environment and the influence of family/extended family members and parents (including guardians/substantial care-providers) within the child’s home environment. The direct goal of this initiative is to fund research that will advance knowledge for innovative approaches to the prevention or management of overweight in children less than 6 years of age, with potential for future translation to applications either in the home or linked to a community setting. Research should consider the familial mechanisms of behavior such as the role of families in the initiation, support, and reinforcement of fundamental food and beverage consumption, physical activity practices, and sedentary behaviors. In addition it is of interest to elucidate various underlying behavioral determinants that are crucial to initiate or sustain changes in behaviors that impact energy balance. Research designs may include linkages with other settings (e.g., daycare, pre-school, or other community venues) or other care providers (e.g., health care providers or teachers) but must include infants or children less than age six years as the primary study participant along with parents, and/or other family members residing with the child. The overarching goal is to identify interventions that influence parent and child behaviors that contribute to inappropriate weight gain, and thereby improve subsequent health status in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood for which overweight is a known risk factor. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 27854 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/6/2012 Sponsor: Department of the Army Title: DoD Prostate Cancer Collaborative Undergraduate HBCU Student Summer Training Program Award Contact: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program Tel: 301-682-5507 Email: help@cdmrp.org Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=wRwyPs2W6s1xLQtC111rXN2bCpnGyF1YYDNcnY6wzCC3qgyjt0jG!1869518295?oppId=157613&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), June 6, 2012. Invited submissions are due 11:59 p.m. ET, June 20, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The PCRP Collaborative Undergraduate HBCU1 Student Summer Training Program Award (STPA) supports the training of the next generation of prostate cancer researchers. This award funds new or existing summer training programs in prostate cancer research for undergraduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) at host institutions with ongoing prostate cancer research. Training programs are highly encouraged to include, among the projects proposed, exposure to and/or experiences in prostate cancer health disparity research. This award also requires the Program Director [designated as the Principal Investigator (PI)], who should be an established prostate cancer researcher at the host institution, to collaborate with faculty advisors from the undergraduate trainees’ HBCU. Applicants must enroll a minimum of four undergraduate HBCU trainees per year, who may be recruited from multiple HBCU. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 25038 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/6/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF Title: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) Contact: Richard A. Alό Tel: 703-292-4634 Email: ralo@nsf.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=107933&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11563/nsf11563.htm SYNOPSIS: The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) Program seeks to identify outstanding mentoring efforts that enhance the participation and retention of individuals (including persons with disabilities, women and minorities) who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The awardees serve as leaders in the national effort to develop fully the nation's human resources in STEM. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 97468 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/6/2012 Sponsor: Office of Innovation and Improvement/Department of Education Title: Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to Non-State Educational Agency (Non-SEA) Eligible Applicants for Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation and Dissemination Contact: LaShawndra Thorton Tel: 202-456-5617 Email: lashawndra.thorntonand@ed.gov Website:          http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-04-13/html/2012-8980.htm Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=164393 SYNOPSIS: The purposes of the CSP are to increase national understanding of the charter school model by expanding the number of high-quality charter schools available to students across the Nation; providing financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools; and evaluating the effects of charter schools, including their effects on students, student academic achievement, staff, and parents. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28410 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/7/2012 Sponsor: Department of the Navy Title: RFP -- Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to Establish Long Term Partnership With NAWCAD to Enhance Science Technology and Engineering and Math (STEM) Education and Collaborate on Advanced Research in Contact: Anthony M Langer Tel: 301-737-2577 Email: anthony.langer@navy.mil Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5320b9e7462cf39cc8f6e5093344f5d3&tab=core&_cview=0 A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) TO ESTABLISH LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH NAWCAD TO ENHANCE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) EDUCATION AND COLLABORATE ON ADVANCED RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF NAVAL AVIATION SOL N0421-12-R-0035 POC Anthony M Langer, Phone: 3017372577, Dora L Hill, Phone: (301) 737-2495 POP NAWCAD and the participating institution's location., United States WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N00421/N00421-12-R-0035/listing.html E-MAIL: anthony.langer@navy.mil, dora.hill@navy.mil anthony.langer@navy.mil, dora.hill@navy.mil NAICS: 541712 THE INTENT OF THIS BROAD AGENCYANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) IS TO ESTABLISH GOVERNMENT-UNIVERSITY AQUISITION VEHICLES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRADITIONAL FAR/DFARS TYPE CONTRACTS AND/OR NON-PROCUREMENT AGREEMENTS (eg. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS) IN SUPPORT OF BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND. 1. INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is soliciting proposals from Universities to develop a long term partnership with NAWCAD to enhance Science Technology and Engineering and Math (STEM) education and collaborate on advanced research in support of Naval Aviation. 2. BACKGROUND The purpose of this broad agency announcement is to establish a collaborative relationship between NAWCAD and an academic institution to improve the scope of advanced research and educational program development which relate to Naval Aviation. Under this effort the participants will work on a broad range of research and educational projects pursued at NAWCAD, the participating academic institution or both depending on the availability of qualified personnel and facilities at each location. NAWCAD and the participating institution will provide appropriate access to their facilities in support of these educational and research projects. These efforts will be conducted primarily at the agreement holder's site, but NAVAIR facilities may also be available and/or used depending on project needs By combining the personnel and facilities of NAWCAD and the academic institution, both parties will improve the overall ability to conduct research needed to solve current and future technological challenges pertinent to naval aviation weapons systems. New educational opportunities shall be developed between NAWCAD and the academic institution which will focus on meeting the future technology needs for Naval Aviation. Types of collaborative efforts will include the development of undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities. These opportunities could involve the development of curriculum, assisting in participating as course instructors and the establishment of a cooperative educational program. Because of the nature of this type of collaboration, it is anticipated that the work will require personnel from the academic institution and NAWCAD to be able to meet frequently and on relatively short notice in each other's place of business. 3. SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST The Navy is interested in, but not limited to, researching the following areas: • Human Systems - Development of thermoelectric devices for manufacture - CFD development of vector curves for parachute opening (kinematics modeling) • Propulsion & Power - 3-D CFD flow analysis - Rotor spin pit analysis, modeling of thermal gradients - Aircraft generator systems diagnostics & health management - Analysis of high density power generation, distribution, and energy storage - Propulsion of Rotorcraft Systems - Propulsion prognosis and life management - Probabilistic risk assessment of engines • Air Vehicles and Unmanned Systems - Air Vehicle prognosis - Airframe reliability and risk assessment methodology - Probability-based life prediction of dynamic components - Analysis and design of composite structures - Outwash modeling - Full scale 3-D velocimetry - Improved hover performance prediction • Avionics - Software integrity assurance 4. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT TYPE NAVAIR is willing to consider various types of acquisition vehicles including, but not limited to, traditional FAR/DFARS type contracts and/or non-procurement agreements (e.g. Cooperative Agreements and Other Transactions). Other Transactions will be entered into under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2371 (Congressional direction requires that at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of a project under this initiative be provided by industry) and Section 845, Authority to Carry Out Certain Prototype Projects. Information concerning Other Transactions can be found at http://www.darpa.mil/cmo/pages/other_trans.html and http://www.acq.osd.mil/ddre/research. Final decision(s) on acquisition type (contract/agreement) will be made by the government. NOTE: Typically, research findings result in the need for additional services/supplies, which are not possible to anticipate or project. Contract modifications may be executed to satisfy these requirements; thereby providing for flexibility in technology assessment (with technology transition the ultimate goal). In the event that this is required, it shall be considered to be within the scope of this BAA and the resulting contract, and therefore will have met the requirements of the FAR/DFARS and the Competition in Contracting Act. 5. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION The submission is a two-phased approach as described below. PHASE II IS BY INVITATION ONLY. No further Request for Information (RFI), solicitation, or other announcement will be made. Proposals may be submitted at any time up to the closing date of the BAA. Offerors may submit proposals within one or more of the areas of interest listed in previous paragraphs. 5.1 PHASE I - PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS Submit Proposal Abstract, not to exceed fifteen pages, any time during the above stated open period. All proprietary portions of the abstract shall be clearly identified and will be treated in the strictest confidence. Offerors are hereby notified that non-government participants may have access to the offeror's proposals, and that submission of an offer shall constitute consent to the disclosure of proprietary information to all non-government participants in the source selection. The non-government participants are employees of commercial firms under contract to the Government, and if they serve as technical advisors they will be authorized access to only those portions of the proposal data and discussions that are necessary to enable them to provide specific technical advice on specialized matters or on particular problems. Abstracts shall identify the following: 1. BAA Number; N00421-12-R-0035; 2. Organization Name; 3. Other Team Members and type of business for each; 4. Technical Points of contact (including phone, fax, and e-mail information); 5. Administrative Point of Contact; 6. Overview of the Proposed Work to include: A summary of proposed concept (including commercial applications), an estimated timeframe for project completion, a brief description of the technical approach and facilities involved, and a brief resume of the principle investigator(s); and, 7. A rough order of cost magnitude with type of acquisition vehicle (contract/agreement) being proposed, and, if applicable, the anticipated sharing arrangement. 8. Mail all submissions to: NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION (NAWCAD) (Code 2.5.1.4.), 22299 Exploration Dr. Suite 301 Lexington Park, MD 20653 Or email submissions to anthony.langer@navy.mil and dora.hill@navy.mil 5.1.1 Proposal abstract (Phase I) submitted in response to this announcement will be reviewed by the Director of Education and Research Partnerships (DERP). Only offerors whose Phase I proposal abstracts that are of interest to the Government and considered capable of meeting Program requirements will be requested to submit a Phase II full proposal. 5.1.2 Important Information for Prospective Contractors Registration in the DoD's Central Contractor Registration(CCR) database will be a prerequisite for receiving an award resulting from this BAA. For more information please contact the CCR Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423. 5.2 PHASE II - FULL PROPOSAL 5.2.1 General Information Request for submission of a full proposal does not guarantee award selection. Offerors will not be reimbursed for bid and proposal costs. Proposals shall be submitted in original, with the signature of an authorizing official, with five (5) copies to the address noted above. Proposal submission is not restricted in any way to any particular entity. Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities are encouraged to participate. The NAICS Code for this BAA is 541712. Submit Full Proposals in two (2) volumes; (1) VOLUME I - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, not to exceed thirty (30) pages, should include the following three sections: 1) Section 1 - Executive Summary: Provide a brief technical and business description of the contents of the proposal. The technical area should address the proposal's technical goals, approach, and expected results. The business area should address business and/or commercial applications of the proposal technology. 2) Section 2 - Technical Issues: Detail the technical approach, objectives, staffing and resources relating to the development of the proposed technology for military and commercial (if applicable) use; discuss specifically in realistic terms the technical objectives of this proposed effort; provide a Statement of Work (SOW) that discusses the specific tasks to be accomplished, tied to the specific approach and goals of the project; provide resumes for Principle Investigator(s) and other key research personnel; describe the current and planned facilities and equipment to accomplish the research objectives; and, give a description of past performance on similar efforts. 3) Section 3 - Business Issues: Discuss the business issues relating to the commercial applications of the proposed development and its impact on the market; detail benefits to the Department of Defense (DoD). (2) VOLUME II - COST/FUNDING PROPOSAL. Cost/funding proposals are not restricted in length, have no specific page layout requirements, and should address funding periods of performance. Formal work breakdown structures (WBS) and certified cost or pricing data are neither required nor desired, however, NAVAIR reserves the right to request this information for proposals using FAR/DFARS type contracts. Organize Cost/Funding proposals to include four (4) sections in the following order: 1) Section 1 - Total Project Cost: This section will give a detailed breakdown of costs of the project. Cost should also be broken for each task appearing in the Statement of Work (SOW) and should include all of the proposed costs to the Government and cost shared by the offeror. Present the following information for each phase of the effort: total cost ofthe particular project phase; total offeror cost share (mandatory for certain "other transaction agreements" see above); funding requested from the Government; and elements of cost (labor, direct materials, travel, other direct costs, equipment, software, patents, royalties, indirect costs, and cost of money). Sufficient information should be provided in supporting documents to allow the Government to evaluate the reasonableness of these proposed costs, including salaries, overhead, equipment purchases, fair market rental value of leased items, and the method used for making such valuations. Profit should not be included as a cost element if the contract type to be awarded will be cost sharing. 2) Section 2 - Cost Sharing and In-Kind Contributions: This section will include: (i) the sources of cash and amounts to be used for matching requirements; (ii) the specific in-kind contributions proposed, their value in monetary terms, and the methods by which their values were derived; and (iii) evidence of the existence of adequate cash or commitments to provide sufficient cash in the future. Affirmative, signed statements are required from outside sources of cash. Provide sufficient information regarding the sources of the offerors' cost share so that a determination may be made by the Government regarding the availability, timeliness, and control of these resources. For example: How will the funds and resources be applied to advance the progress of the proposed effort? What is the role of any proposed in-kind contributions? 3) Section 3 - Cost to the Government: This section will specify the total costs proposed to be borne by the Government and any technical or other assistance including equipment, facilities, and personnel of Federal laboratories, if any, required to support these activities. The cost to the Government should be that portion of the proposed effort which is not covered by the contractor's portion of the cost share. The costs incurred and work performed by any DoD or national laboratory "partnering" with the offeror under the proposal shall normally be considered costs of the Government and not costs of the offeror for purposes of the cost-sharing requirement. Present sufficient information regarding the resources to be provided by the Government so that an evaluation of their availability, timeliness, and control may be made. 4) Section 4 - Off-Budget Supporting Resources: This section will show cash or in-kind resources which will support the proposed activity but which are not intended to be included in the total project cost. Items in this category do not count as cost share or as Federal funds, which must be matched. Examples of items to place in this category include: Commitments of cash or in-kind resources from other Federal sources, such as national laboratories, and projections of fee-based income where there is substantial uncertainty about the level which will actually be collected and where the income is not needed to meet cost-share requirements. NOTE: Proposals will not be accepted after the due date stated on Page One (1). 6. EVALUATION CRITERIA The government will evaluate proposals responsive to any or all of the areas of interest discussed herein. Proposals will not be evaluated against each other since each is a unique technology with no common work statement. 6.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA The primary evaluation criteria are: (A) Scientific and technical merits of the proposed research to include, (1) the degree to which proposed research and development objectives support the targeted technical topic and (2) validity of the technical basis for the approach offered. (B) The offeror's capabilities, related experience, past performance on similar efforts, research investigators/personnel, facilities, techniques or unique combination of these which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives. (C) The realism and reasonableness of cost, including proposed cost sharing. (D) The proximity of the institution to NAWCAD necessary to allow use and access to the facilities at both the NAWC and the institution while minimizing cost in time and travel. 7.AWARDS NAVAIR is planning to make awards within the overall Program Objectives stated in Section 2 and 3. All awards will be based on merit competition. The Government reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement. Any awards are subject to the availability of appropriations. There is no commitment by the Navy to be responsible for any monies expended by the offeror before award of a contract/agreement. For awards made as contracts, the socio-economic merits of each proposal will be evaluated based on the commitment to provide meaningful subcontracting opportunities with small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business concerns, and HBCU/MIs. If a full cost proposal is requested by the contracting officer, and the total exceeds $550,000, any large business is required to include a Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Subcontracting Plan with its proposal package in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. Contracting Office Address: NAWCAD Pax Annex I Exploration Building IV 22299 Exploration Drive, Suite 301 Lexington Park, Maryland 20653 United States Primary Point of Contact: Anthony Langer, Contract Specialist Anthony.langer@navy.mil Phone: (301) 737-2577 Secondary Point of Contact: Dora Hill, Contracting Officer dora.hill@navy.mil Phone: (301) 737-2495 CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5320b9e7462cf39cc8f6e5093344f5d3&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 05/07/12 (W-SN02741421). (0128) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28585 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/7/2012 Sponsor: Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services/Department of Education Title: Centers for Independent Living Contact: Timothy Beatty Tel: 202-245-6156 Website:          http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-05-08/pdf/2012-11081.pdf Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=169575 The Centers for Independent Living program provides support for planning, conducting, administering, and evaluating centers for independent living (centers) that comply with the standards and assurances in section 725 of part C of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Act), consistent with the design included in the State plan for establishing a statewide network of centers. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 02922 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/8/2012 Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency Title: State Environmental Enforcement Training Grant Program Contact: Arthur Horowitz Tel: 303-236-6790 Email: horowitz.arthur@epa.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=tQ7mPbKJtJZX0RHpSZkJtTXL2p9FQrLfJkNm8Hy4xhnLx3SspkVJ!267572332?oppId=167473&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.epa.gov/compliance/state/grants/seet.html SYNOPSIS: This Request for Applications (RFA) is issued by the National Environmental Training Institute (NETI) in the Office of Compliance (OC) in EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) to strengthen states’ ability to address environmental and public health threats through training of state environmental enforcement personnel. The purpose of the grant is to expand environmental enforcement training opportunities on a nationwide basis throughout the 50 states, covering all statutory environmental media programs. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28448 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/9/2012 Sponsor: Employment and Training Administration/Department of Labor Title: RFP -- SBSA -- NJ-NY Outreach and Admissions, and Career Transition Services Contact: Michael D. Bolden, Senior Contract Specialist Tel: 202-693-3608 Email: bolden.michael@dol.gov Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ea37521831b9aa4e140be3383ad901bb&tab=core&_cview=0 U -- PRESOLICITATION NOTICE - NJ-NY OUTREACH AND ADMISSIONS, AND CAREER TRANSITION SERVICES - PRESOLICITATION NOTICE NJ-NY OA/CTS SOL DOL12QA20002 PC Michael D. Bolden, Phone: (202) 693-3608, Tom Pendleton, Phone: (617) 788-2814 POP U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Job Corps, Boston Region, Boston, Massachusetts, 02203, United States 02203 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOL/ETA/BostonMA/DOL12QA20002/listing.html E-MAIL: bolden.michael@dol.gov, pendleton.edmond@dol.gov bolden.michael@dol.gov, pendleton.edmond@dol.gov NAICS: 561990 Presolicitation Notice NJ-NY OA/CTS (See: Attached Presolicitation Notice Document).CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ea37521831b9aa4e140be3383ad901bb&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 05/01/12 (W-SN02736304). (0122) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 27657 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/11/2012 Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency Title: RFP -- Environmental Finance Education & Training Contact: Nicole Humphrey Tel: Email: humphrey.nicole@epa.gov Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5600e639a06cfda7f3cef5234adfc633&tab=core&_cview=0 SYNOPSIS: U -- ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE EDUCATION & TRAINING SOL RFQ-PR-OCFO-11-0303 DUE 041212 POC Nicole Humphrey WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/EPA/OAM/HQ/RFQ-PR-OCFO-11-00303/listing.html E-MAIL: Contracting Officer humphrey.nicole@epa.gov NAICS: 611710 Response Date/Time: 1:00PM ET ? April 12, 2012This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.Thetitle and RFQ number for this request for proposals ?Environmental Finance Education & Training? ? RFQ-PR-OCFO-11-00303; shall be referenced on any quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-54. The Center for EnvironmentalFinance (CEF) in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) seeks contractor support for providing environmental finance education and training to EPA employees. The purpose of this requirement is to support the design and implementation of an educational and training program in environmental finance. This program shall consist of graduate-level college courses in environmental finance strategies and solutions, environmental finance project analysis, environmental law and finance, and public policy and the environment. The courses shall be taught by the faculty of a college, university, or other organization both of which (faculty and institution) are accredited by an U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditation association. The program shall be offered on-site at an EPA headquarters facilities location. Any firm believing itself to be capable of meeting EPA?s requirement, as stated within the RFP, Instructions, and the Statement of Work, may submit a proposal, which, if received by the response date and timeof this announcement shall be considered. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Prospective sources are reminded that an award can only be made to a Contractor who is registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in accordance with FAR 4.11. A formatted copy of the Statement of Work, including the evaluation factors and quote submission instructions can be found at the address identified below. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5600e639a06cfda7f3cef5234adfc633&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 03/13/12 (W-SN02695601). (0073) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26221 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: NCI Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01) Contact: John O. Ojeifo, MD, PhD, MBA. Tel: 301-496-8589 Email: ojeifojo@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-050.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after January 12, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for the Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)to provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26222 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K08) Contact: John O. Ojeifo, MD, PhD, MBA. Tel: 301-496-8589 Email: ojeifojo@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-051.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after January 12, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for the NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards (K08). The primary purpose to support and protected time to individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for an intensive, supervised research career development experience in the fields of biomedical and behavioral research, including translational research. This NCI-sponsored K08 award is specifically designed to promote career development of clinical scientists from diverse backgrounds that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related science and for those who are committed to a career in basic biomedical, behavioral or translational cancer research, including research on cancer health disparities. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH K08 Clinical Investigator Award (CIA) mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26223 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K23) Contact: John O. Ojeifo, MD, PhD, MBA. Tel: 301-496-8589 Email: ojeifojo@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-052.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after January 12, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for the NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23). The primary purpose is to support the career development of investigators who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented cancer research. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 04623 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research/NIH/DHHS Title: NIDCR Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) Contact: Leslie A. Frieden, Ph.D. Tel: 301-496-4263 Email: friedenla!mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-256.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications for the Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00). The primary purpose of the Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented NIH-supported independent investigators. The program is designed to facilitate a timely transition from a mentored postdoctoral research position to a stable independent research position with independent NIH or other independent research support at an earlier stage than is currently the norm. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28010 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH/DHHS Title: NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01) Contact: Michelle D. Jones-London, Ph.D., Program Director Tel: 301-451-7966 Email: jonesmiche@ninds.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-152.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after May 12, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program expires on May 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) provides the Career Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research to provide junior faculty support and protected time (up to three years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in neuroscience research. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 19244 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS Title: NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientists Development Program Award in Drug Abuse and Addiction (K12) Contact: Debra Grossman, M.A. Tel: 301-443-2249 Email: dgrossman@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-177.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on May 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications for institutional research career development (K12) programs that propose to support intensive supervised research training and career development experiences for clinician scientists (scholars) leading to research independence in the area of drug abuse and addiction. Candidates selected for support as scholars must hold a clinical or research doctorate and can commit a minimum of 9 person-months (equivalent to 75% of full-time professional effort) conducting clinical research and career development activities associated with the proposed program. This FOA will use the NIH Institutional Research Career Development K12 grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 05945 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Institutes of Health/DHHS Title: Academic Career Award (Parent K07) Contact: Tel: Email: grantinfo@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-192.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after May 12, 2011. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The purpose of the NIH Academic Career Award is to provide support to increase the pool of individuals with academic and research expertise to become academic researchers and to enhance the educational or research capacity at the grantee sponsoring grantee institution. The Academic Career Award supports Development awards for more junior level candidates and Leadership awards for more senior individuals with acknowledged scientific expertise and leadership skills. This program will use the NIH K07 award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21903 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Institutes of Health/DHHS Title: Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01) Contact: Tel: Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-190.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors provide support for career development programs to ensure that diverse pools of highly trained scientists are available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to address the Nation's biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs. The Mentored Research Scientist Development Award provides support and "protected time" (three, four or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral or clinical sciences, leading to research independence. This FOA will use the NIH K01 award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21906 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/12/2012 Sponsor: National Institutes of Health/DHHS Title: Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02) Contact: Tel: Email: grantinfo@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-191.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after May 12, 2011. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 12, June 12, and October 12 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for newly independent scientists who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. This FOA will utilize the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 55509 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Biological Sciences/NSF Title: Research Coordination Networks (RCN) Contact: Tel: Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=86453&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11531/nsf11531.htm#cont Deadline Note: Deadlines are as follows: May 24, 2011 -- RCN SEES Track; June 15, 2011 -- RCN UBE and UBE Incubator Track; February 03, 2012 -- RCN SEES Track; June 15, 2012 -- RCN UBE and UBE Incubator Track; and February 04, 2013 -- RCN SEES Track. SYNOPSIS: The goal of the RCN program is to advance a field or create new directions in research or education. Groups of investigators will be supported to communicate and coordinate their research, training and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, geographic and international boundaries. RCN provides opportunities to foster new collaborations, including international partnerships, and address interdisciplinary topics. Innovative ideas for implementing novel networking strategies, collaborative technologies, and development of community standards for data and meta-data are especially encouraged. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 95509 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences/NSF Title: Workforce Program in the Mathematical Sciences Contact: Bruce Palka Tel: 703-292-4856 Email: bpalka@nsf.gov Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=45617&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503233 Deadline Note: The window for full proposals is between May 15, 2012 and June 15, 2012. SYNOPSIS: The program is interested in activities centered on education through research involvement for trainees at the undergraduate through postdoctoral educational levels. Activities that broaden participation in the mathematical sciences are of significant interest to the Division of Mathematical Sciences. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 25717 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: National Science Foundation Title: CREATIV: Creative Research Awards for Transformative Interdisciplinary Ventures Contact: Alan Blatecky Tel: Website:          http://www.nsf.gov Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12011/nsf12011.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click Deadline Note: Proposals for support in FY 2012 may be submitted at any time between December 1, 2011, and June 15, 2012. SYNOPSIS: CREATIV (Creative Research Awards for Transformative Interdisciplinary Ventures) is a pilot grant mechanism under the Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE) initiative, to support bold interdisciplinary projects in all NSF-supported areas of science, engineering, and education research. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26893 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: U.S. Agency for International Development Title: Mexican Partnership Program Contact: Maritza Sarmiento, Acquisition Specialist Tel: 503-2501-3325 Email: mexicoaps@usaid.gov Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=7PKDPndG6m7fLcGXVNh1NKK7gVYhLC2cWTy9r3X1gWSRGVQ8xR1n!-992301837?oppId=141597&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: If the concept paper is judged to have sufficient merit, USAID will invite organizations to submit a full application. USAID/Mexico will inform unsuccessful applicants in writing, explaining briefly why the concept paper was not selected for the submission of a full application. Unsuccessful applicants may resubmit revised concept papers for consideration. SYNOPSIS: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Mexico is seeking concept papers and, later, applications from Mexican for‐profit and non‐for‐profit organizations to implement activities to support the Mexican Partnership Program related to global climate change, economic competitiveness, youth, human rights and rule of law. Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, non‐government organizations (NGOs), associations, cooperatives, universities, civil society organizations, foundations, and private companies. USAID plans to hold regular information sessions on the APS in different locations in Mexico during February and March 2012. The information sessions will be organized by the five technical areas of the APS. USAID plans to hold information sessions as follows: Global Climate Change (Mexico city, Chiapas, Oaxaca); Competitiveness (Mexico City); Youth (Monterrey, Tijuana, Ciudad, Juarez); and Human Rights and Criminal Justice (Mexico City). Additional information sessions may be added depending on interest. Please contact Tere Garduño (tgarduno@usaid.gov) to be included on the invitation list for these sessions, and note which of the five technical areas is of interest.