--------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 31304 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/28/2012 Sponsor: Department of Energy Title: RFP -- Substation Maintenance Training Contact: Vincent Costanzo Tel: 631-344-5539 Email: vcostanzo@bnl.gov Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=758035eb274318debcdc7eead5d19bf8&tab=core&_cview=0 SYNOPSIS: U -- SUBSTATION MAINTENANCETRAINING - BSA RFQ#232485 SOL RFQ232485 PC Vincent Costanzo, Phone: 6313445539 POP Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, 11973-5000, United States 11973-5000 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/BHL/BNL/RFQ232485/listing.html E-MAIL: vcostanzo@bnl.gov vcostanzo@bnl.gov NAICS: 611519 RFQ#232485 - Attachment F_BNL-QA-101 RFQ#232485 - Attachment E_Quotation Pricing Sheet (043) RFQ#232485 - Attachment D_Quotation Pricing Worksheet RFQ#232485 - Attachment C_R&C_Form_10 RFQ#232485 - Attachment B_R&C_Form_9 RFQ#232485 - Attachment A_BSA Specification RFQ#232485 - Exhibit 1_Draft PO RFQ#232485 - Solicitation Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York is seeking quotations for on-site training for approx. 10-12 participants to obtain "Substation Maintenance Technician" Certification. Training courses shall provide the skills necessary to become a competent substation technician and shall include classroom-based lectures, as well as hands-on laboratory-type instruction. Subject matter shall include, but is not limited to, substation, switchgear, circuit breaker, protective relay, battery, transformer overviews, maintenance, testing and safe working procedures. All coursework is to be completed by May 31, 2013. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=758035eb274318debcdc7eead5d19bf8&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 12/12/12 (W-SN02947431). (0347) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 02726 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/31/2012 Sponsor: Department of Defense Title: Research and Studies for the Office of Net Assessment Contact: Natalie Melomed, Contract Specialist Tel: 703-545-3357 Email: natalie.melomed@whs.mil Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;?oppId=46090&flag2006=false&mode=VIE Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=396bd0b3f4ab2b18ec1bce849f8ec765&tab=core&_cview=0 Deadline Note: Proposals will be valid for 12 months from the date of submission. No further awards will be made after June 15, 2014 or sooner if this BAA solicitation is amended to change the final date. The delivery address for proposals is: WHS/Acquisition Directorate ATTN: Julie Hammond 2521 S. Clark Street, Suite 3000 Arlington VA 22202. Only those proposals delivered by mail or hand-delivery to the address above will be accepted. SYNOPSIS: The Office of Net Assessment conducts and sponsors analyses that compare the standing, trends, and future prospects of U.S. and foreign military capability and military potential. Priority is given to assessing aspects of the security environment and parts of the world that are likely to change in the future, and that may present threats or opportunities to the U.S. Assessments may focus on specific theaters, regions, functions, mission areas, major weapons categories, doctrine, etc., as well as on demographic, economic, and political developments that may affect the power and strategies of nations. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 31243 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/31/2012 Sponsor: Department of the Navy Title: Undergraduate Research - Radiation Intensity Measurements and Computations for Turbulent Combustion Applications Contact: Dallas Parsley Tel: 812-854-2239 Email: dallas.parsley@navy.mil Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=ZWnpQBSN5WWBLy8cwylWW8y2TnNnL7vSHtCWCPnZRyT7ykG1hCPF!1382532130?oppId=208593&mode=VIEW SYNOPSIS: In support of an NSWC Crane PhD student, NSWC Crane is interested in undergraduate research on measurements and computations for turbulent combustion applications. Turbulent combustion and the associated radiation heat transfer are important in most energy conversion, power and propulsion, and transportation applications. An accurate understanding of radiation transfer in turbulent reacting and non-reacting flows is critical for improving energy efficiencies and reducing emissions such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, and soot. Experimental and computational studies of the radiation intensity from turbulent flows are being conducted to achieve these objectives. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 30416 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/31/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research/NIH/DHHS Title: RFA-DE-13-001--Design and Development of Novel Dental Composite Restorative Systems (U01) Contact: James L. Drummond, DDS, PhD Tel: 301-402-4243 Email: drummondj@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-13-001.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after December 31, 2012. The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is December 31, 2012. The deadline for receipt of full applications is January 31, 2013, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. SYNOPSIS: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) invites applications for the design and development of novel dental composite restorative systems that demonstrate superiority in material properties and endurance in the oral environment over the currently used bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate/triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (Bis-GMA/TEGDMA)-based systems. The goal is not to incrementally improve the currently utilized dental composite restorative systems, but rather to develop a novel, new composite polymer as part of a complete dental composite restorative system. It is expected that the clinical service life of these novel dental composite restorative systems will exceed current commercial materials by at least a factor of two. This program will use the NIH U01 Research Project – Cooperative Agreements award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 24822 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/31/2012 Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture/Department of Agriculture Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Agriculture and Natural Resources Science for Climate Variability and Change--Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Agriculture Contact: Dr. Michael A. Bowers Tel: 202-401-4510 Email: mbowers@nifa.usda.gov Website:          http://nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/13_afri_climate_variability.pdf Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=5qvzQrXbTm1qvghGK5nL2NmJrKpMSJLQlS31fNQn3mhX2GD8LkCy!-1238248713?oppId=207033&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: The deadline for mandatory letters of intent is December 31, 2012. The deadline for receipt of full applications is April 15, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The purpose of AFRI is to support research, education, and extension work by awarding grants that address key problems of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of agriculture, including farm efficiency and profitability, ranching, renewable energy, forestry (both urban and agroforestry), aquaculture, rural communities and entrepreneurship, human nutrition, food safety, biotechnology, and conventional breeding. Through this support, AFRI advances knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture. The majority of efforts supported by the 2013 RFA advances adaptation of agricultural and forest production systems to climate variability and change. This emphasis on adaptation would fill a current gap in the Climate Variability and Change Challenge Area portfolio of projects funded under the 2010 and 2012 RFAs where many of the projects focused on climate change mitigation. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 81046 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/31/2012 Sponsor: Rural Utilities Service/Department of Agriculture Title: Solid Waste Management Grant Program Contact: Tel: 202-720-9589 Email: water@wdc.usda.gov Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=xSG0Q06pPJy3GdDh5vtt58Kmrw7pSgQSgByshM2mxxy8V4nbj3V4!-1238248713?oppId=208233&mode=VIEW SYNOPSIS: The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Grant Program has been established to assist communities through free technical assistance and/or training provided by the grant recipients. Qualified organizations will receive SWM grant funds to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas, and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 31008 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/3/2013 Sponsor: Bureau of Reclamation/Department of the Interior Title: Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development (DWPR) Pre-proposal Solicitation Contact: Michelle Maher Tel: 303-445-2025 Email: mmaher@usbr.gov Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=206393 SYNOPSIS: The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is currently requesting pre-proposals sponsored by the Desalination and Water Purification Research and Development Program (DWPR). Through this program, Reclamation is forming partnerships with private industry, universities, water utilities, and others to address a broad range of desalting and water purification needs. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 03739 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/4/2013 Sponsor: Office of Naval Research Title: Young Investigator Program Contact: Dr. Bill Lukens Tel: 703-696-4591 Email: william.lukens1@navy.mil Full Program:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=GmN8QQnddS7ZZB66X1m32MwVTmyy2T92FYnbmnFzT3rFL0HMx1vx!1706022341?oppId=204213&mode=VIEW SYNOPSIS: The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving proposals for its Young Investigator Program (YIP). ONR's Young Investigator Program (YIP) seeks to identify and support academic scientists and engineers who are in their first or second full-time tenure-track or tenure-track-equivalent academic appointment and for FY2013, have begun their first appointment on or after 01 November 2007, and who show exceptional promise for doing creative research. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 24639 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Aeronautics & Space Administration Title: Centennial Challenges 2013 Sample Return Robot Challenge Contact: Dr. Larry Cooper Tel: Email: larry.p.cooper@nasa.gov Website:          http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-11-27/html/2012-28732.htm Full Program:          http://wp.wpi.edu/challenge/files/2012/10/NASACC_SampleReturn_Rulev1_3_2013_withFAQ.pdf Deadline Note: Registration will be open through January7, 2013. The 2013 Sample Return Robot Challenge will be held June 4-7, 2013. SYNOPSIS: Centennial Challenges is a program of prize competitions to stimulate innovation in technologies of interest and value to NASA and the nation. The 2013 Sample Return Robot Challenge is a prize competition designed to encourage development of new technologies or application of existing technologies in unique ways to create robots that can autonomously seek out samples and return to a designated point in a set time period. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 11771 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program Contact: Michael Weingarten Tel: 301-594-7709 Email: weingartenm@mail.nih.gov Website:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-088.html Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2012-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.doc Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications for therapeutic agents and devices, in vitro diagnostics, imaging, cancer prevention, cancer biology, cancer control and epidemiology, and e-Health. United States SBCs that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this FOA are encouraged to submit STTR grant applications in response to identified topics (see PHS 2012-2 SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics for NIH.). This FOA will utilize the NIH R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track award mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 78514 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: Image-Guided Cancer Interventions (STTR [R41/R42]) Contact: David Beylin, M.S. Tel: 301-496-0079 Email: beylind@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-080.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard STTR applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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, 2009. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose the development and clinical validation of systems for image-guided interventions (IGIs) for cancer. Specifically, the goals of this program are to provide support for: the development and optimization of fully integrated cancer imaging, monitoring, and therapy systems; the validation of integrated image-guided intervention (IGI) systems through clinical evaluations; the development of multiple prototype integrated IGI systems as required for multisite clinical evaluations; and partnerships among small business, large business, and academic clinical centers, as well as small business joint ventures, in order to reach the research goals. This program uses the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 89221 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine (R21) Contact: Piotr Grodzinski Tel: Email: grodzinp@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-149.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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 sponsors invite applications that apply nanoscience and nanotechnology approaches to address problems in biology and medicine. The purpose of this FOA is to provide support for cutting-edge nanoscience and nanotechnology research that can lead to biomedical breakthroughs and new investigations into the diagnosis, treatment and management of an array of diseases and traumatic injuries. Nanoscience and nanotechnology have the capacity to drive a new wave of medical innovation through the engineering of bioactive nanoscale structures, processes and systems based on the advancement of our understanding of biology at the nanoscale. Therefore, this FOA will also support research projects that develop new or improved nanotechnology and nanoscience-based tools, methods, concepts, and devices that lead to a better understanding of basic biology in addition to conducting translational biomedical studies. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 11806 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Center for Research Resources/NIH/DHHS Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program Contact: Dr. Jody Sachs Tel: 301-435-0802 Email: sachsjg@mail.nih.gov Website:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-088.html Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2012-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.doc Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications for primary research to create and develop critical resources, models, and technologies; including high-throughput informatics technologies that provide comprehensive answers to complex questions. United States SBCs that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this FOA are encouraged to submit STTR grant applications in response to identified topics (see PHS 2012-2 SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics for NIH.). This FOA will utilize the NIH R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track award mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 15693 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Eye Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program Contact: Dr. Jerome R. Wujec Tel: 301-451-2020 Email: wujekjer@nei.nih.gov Website:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-088.html Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2012-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.doc Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications for research with respect to eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of normal visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of individuals with impaired vision. United States SBCs that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this FOA are encouraged to submit STTR grant applications in response to identified topics (see PHS 2012-2 SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics for NIH.). This FOA will utilize the NIH R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track award mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 90776 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/NIH/DHHS Title: New Approaches to Arrhythmia Detection and Treatment (STTR [R41/R42]) Contact: Bishow B. Adhikari, Ph.D., Program Director Tel: 301-435-0507 Email: AdhikarB@nhlbi.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-118.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invites Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to improve our ability to detect, prevent, and treat all forms of cardiac arrhythmias. This initiative encourages SBCs to develop improved diagnostic and therapeutic tools, products, or devices for cardiac arrhythmia monitoring, detection and treatment. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 00190 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/NIH/DHHS Title: Basic Research on HIV Persistence (R01) Contact: Dr. Karl Salzwedel Tel: 301-496-5332 Email: salzwedelkd@niaid.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-161.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after July 7, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 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 January 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invite applications for hypothesis-driven basic research in HIV/AIDS that is focused on directly achieving this aim. The emphasis of this initiative is on the development of new ideas and approaches in HIV-1 persistence including model and assay development that may directly inform future studies on the design of therapeutic strategies to achieve long term remission without treatment or a complete eradication of residual virus and complete cure for HIV infection and AIDS. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28165 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/NIH/DHHS Title: Basic Research on HIV Persistence (R21) Contact: Dr. Karl Salzwedel Tel: 301-496-5332 Email: salzwedelkd@niaid.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-162.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after July 7, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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 Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invite applications for hypothesis-driven basic research in HIV/AIDS that is focused on directly achieving this aim. The emphasis of this initiative is on the development of new ideas and approaches in HIV-1 persistence including model and assay development that may directly inform future studies on the design of therapeutic strategies to achieve long term remission without treatment or a complete eradication of residual virus and complete cure for HIV infection and AIDS. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 06164 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering/NIH/DHHS Title: Development of Multifunctional Drug and Gene Delivery Systems (R01) Contact: Lori A. Henderson, Ph.D. Tel: 301-451-4778 Email: hendersonlori@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-048.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 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 January 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors invite applications from institutions/organizations that propose the engineering of novel, multifunctional drug and gene delivery systems that can target therapies to particular cells and intracellular compartments and can monitor delivery and determine therapeutic efficacy through the integration of advanced imaging and/or sensing technologies into the delivery system. Applications should propose to develop at least one prototype system by the end of the project period. Applications that are submitted to this FOA should include investigators from both the drug/gene delivery and imaging fields. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the Multi-PD/PI model to meet the imaging and drug/gene delivery expertise. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 16108 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering/NIH/DHHS Title: Bioengineering Research Partnerships (BRP)[R01] Contact: Albert Lee, Ph.D. Tel: 301-451-4781 Email: alee@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-234.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 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 September 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications for R01 awards to support Bioengineering Research Partnerships (BRPs) for basic, applied, and translational multi-disciplinary research that addresses important biological, clinical or biomedical research problems. In the context of this program, a partnership is a multi-disciplinary research team, that applies an integrative, systems approach to develop knowledge and/or methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat disease or to understand health and behavior. The partnership must operate according to a clear leadership plan and include appropriate bioengineering or allied quantitative sciences in combination with biomedical and/or clinical components. BRPs may propose, within a 12-page research strategy section, design-directed, developmental, discovery-driven, or hypothesis-driven research at universities, national laboratories, medical schools, large or small businesses, or other public and private entities or combinations of these entities, and will be evaluated against expanded review criteria. It is expected that a BRP will have a well-defined goal or deliverable that will be achieved in a 5-10 year timeframe based on objective milestones specified in the initial application. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 53059 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering/NIH/DHHS Title: Bioengineering Nanotechnology Initiative (STTR [R41/R42]) Contact: Mr. Todd Merchak Tel: 301-496-8592 Email: merchakt@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-149.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 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 sponsor invites Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications that employ nanotechnology to enable the development of diagnostics and interventions for treating diseases. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 64487 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering/NIH/DHHS Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program Contact: Todd Merchak, Program Director Tel: 301-496-8592 Email: merchakt@mail.nih.gov Website:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-088.html Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2012-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.doc Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications for research and development of new biomedical imaging and bioengineering techniques and devices to fundamentally improve the detection, treatment, and prevention of disease; enhancing existing imaging and bioengineering modalities; supporting related research in the physical and mathematical sciences; encouraging research and development in multidisciplinary areas; supporting studies to assess the effectiveness and outcomes of new biologics, materials, processes, devices, and procedures; developing technologies for early disease detection and assessment of health status; and developing advanced imaging and engineering techniques for conducting biomedical research at multiple scales. United States SBCs that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this FOA are encouraged to submit STTR grant applications in response to identified topics (see PHS 2012-2 SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics for NIH.). This FOA will utilize the NIH R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track award mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 71649 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering/NIH/DHHS Title: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine (R01) Contact: Piotr Grodzinski Tel: 301-594-4177 Email: grodzinp@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-148.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 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, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors invite applications that apply nanoscience and nanotechnology approaches to address problems in biology and medicine. The purpose of this FOA is to provide support for cutting-edge nanoscience and nanotechnology research that can lead to biomedical breakthroughs and new investigations into the diagnosis, treatment and management of an array of diseases and traumatic injuries. Nanoscience and nanotechnology have the capacity to drive a new wave of medical innovation through the engineering of bioactive nanoscale structures, processes and systems based on the advancement of our understanding of biology at the nanoscale. Therefore, this FOA will also support research projects that develop new or improved nanotechnology and nanoscience-based tools, methods, concepts, and devices that lead to a better understanding of basic biology in addition to conducting translational biomedical studies. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 08247 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS Title: Scientific Meetings for Creating Interdisciplinary Research Teams (R13) Contact: Rosalind B. King, Ph.D. Tel: 301-435-6986 Email: rozking@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-106.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 12, August 12 and December 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 7, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors invite applications from institutions and organizations that propose to develop interdisciplinary research teams. Teams must include investigators from the social and/or behavioral sciences, and may include the life and/or physical sciences. The goal is to broaden the scope of investigation into scientific problems, yield fresh and possibly unexpected insights, and increase the sophistication of theoretical, methodological, and analytical approaches by integrating the analytical strengths of two or more disparate scientific disciplines while addressing gaps in terminology, approach, and methodology. This program will allow investigators from multiple disciplines to hold meetings in order to provide the foundation for developing interdisciplinary research projects. This FOA will utilize the R13 grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26989 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH/DHHS Title: New Technologies for Viral Hepatitis STTR (R41/R42) Contact: Christine L. Densmore, M.S., Program Director Tel: 301-402-8714 Email: cd121z@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-091.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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: The sponsor invites applications for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose to respond to the Combating the Silent Epidemic of Viral Hepatitis: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis (Viral Hepatitis Action Plan) which was released on May 12, 2011 (http://www.hhs.gov/ash/initiatives/hepatitis/). SBCs are encouraged to propose SBIR grant applications to develop resources, research tools, instrumentations, biomarkers, devices, drugs or new and innovative approaches to diagnosis, monitoring, management, treatment and prevention of viral hepatitis and viral hepatitis associated liver disease. This FOA will utilize the R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28131 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH/DHHS Title: Pilot and Feasibility Clinical Research Grants in Diabetes, and Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases (R21) Contact: Louis Martey Tel: 301-594-7733 Email: marteylk@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-157.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after May 16, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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, 2015. SYNOPSIS: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites pilot and feasibility clinical and behavioral studies related to the prevention or treatment of diabetes and endocrine and genetic metabolic diseases. The Pilot and Feasibility Clinical Research Grants Program is for exploratory, short-term clinical studies, so that new ideas may be investigated without stringent requirements for preliminary data. The short-term studies should focus on research questions that are likely to have high clinical impact. Studies can include testing a new prevention strategy, a new intervention or a unique combination of therapies. A high priority is the use of such studies to help stimulate the translation of promising research developments from the laboratory into clinical practice in the treatment or prevention of diabetes, endocrine diseases and genetic metabolic diseases, including cystic fibrosis. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 80659 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 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: 02699 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS Title: Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology (R01) Contact: Peter Lyster, Ph.D. Tel: 301-451-6446 Email: lysterp@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-218.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 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 September 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors offer support for research and developments in computational science and technology that will support rapid progress in areas of scientific opportunity in biomedical research. As defined here, biomedical computing or biomedical information science and technology includes database design, graphical interfaces, querying approaches, data retrieval, data visualization and manipulation, data integration through the development of integrated analytical tools, and tools for electronic collaboration, as well as computational and mathematical research including the development of structural, functional, integrative, and analytical models and simulations. This program will use the NIH R01 award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 04682 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS Title: Exploratory Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology (R21) Contact: Peter Lyster, Ph.D. Tel: 301-451-6446 Email: lysterp@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-219.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors invites applications for research and developments in computational science and technology that will support rapid progress in areas of scientific opportunity in biomedical research. As defined here, biomedical computing or biomedical information science and technology includes database design, graphical interfaces, querying approaches, data retrieval, data visualization and manipulation, data integration through the development of integrated analytical tools, and tools for electronic collaboration, as well as computational and mathematical research including the development of structural, functional, integrative, and analytical models and simulations. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 86685 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS Title: New Technology for Proteomics and Glycomics (STTR [R41/R42]) Contact: Douglas M. Sheeley, Sc.D. Tel: 301-435-0755 Email: sheeleyd@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-214.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 2, May 1, and September 1 annually. This program will expire on August 6, 2010. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose the development of broadly applicable research tools that address the core technical challenges in proteomics and glycomics. This includes but is not restricted to robotics, sample preparation and pre-fractionation, analytical separations, gel and array imaging, quantitation, mass spectrometry, intelligent automated data acquisition, and improved informatics technologies. Technologies that address the unique needs of glycomics and clinical proteomics are of particular interest. This program will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 74259 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health/NIH/DHHS Title: Development and Application of PET and SPECT Imaging Ligands as Biomarkers for Drug Discovery and for Pathophysiological Studies of CNS Disorders (R21) Contact: Linda Brady, Ph.D. Tel: 301-443-3563 Email: lbrady@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-023.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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 sponsors invites research grant applications from organizations/institutions that propose the development of novel radioligands for positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging in human brain, and that incorporate pilot or clinical feasibility evaluation in pre-clinical studies, model development, or clinical studies. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 89591 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health/NIH/DHHS Title: Development and Application of PET and SPECT Imaging Ligands as Biomarkers for Drug Discovery and for Pathophysiological Studies of CNS Disorders (Phased Innovation Award [R21/R33]) Contact: Linda Brady, Ph.D. Tel: 301-443-3563 Email: lbrady@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-024.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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 sponsors invites research grant applications from organizations/institutions that propose the development of novel radioligands for positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging in human brain, and that incorporate pilot or clinical feasibility evaluation in pre-clinical studies, model development, or clinical studies. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant and Exploratory/Developmental Grant Phase II Phased Innovation Grant (R21/R33) award mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 90921 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health/NIH/DHHS Title: Drug Discovery for Nervous System Disorders (R21) Contact: Jamie Driscoll Tel: 301-443-5288 Email: jdrisco1@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-002.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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 sponsors invites applications from applicant organizations directed toward the discovery and preclinical testing of novel compounds for the prevention and treatment of nervous system disorders. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 90982 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health/NIH/DHHS Title: Drug Discovery for Nervous System Disorders (R01) Contact: Jamie Driscoll Tel: 301-443-5288 Email: jdrisco1@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-001.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 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 January 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors invites research grant applications from applicant organizations directed toward the discovery and preclinical testing of novel compounds for the prevention and treatment of nervous system disorders. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 92483 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health/NIH/DHHS Title: Psychosocial/Behavioral Interventions and Services Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (R34) Contact: Lisa Gilotty, Ph.D. Tel: 301-443-3825 Email: gilottyl@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-283.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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 invite applications for exploratory research on psychosocial/behavioral treatments and innovative services research for autism spectrum disorders, including the development of instruments to evaluate the impact of interventions on core features of autism spectrum disorders, and comorbid symptomatology. It is intended to encourage research on: 1) the development and/or pilot testing of new or adapted interventions or instruments, 2) pilot testing novel interventions in preparation for larger efficacy trials, or 3) innovative services research directions that require preliminary testing or development, as well as to facilitate the program goal of enhancing autism research through the broad availability of data and resource infrastructure to further scientific advancement and public health benefits. This program will use the NIH R34 award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 03764 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH/DHHS Title: Advanced Tools and Technologies for Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts STTR (R41/R42) Contact: Stephanie J. Fertig, M.B.A. Tel: 301-496-1779 Email: fertigs@ninds.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-190.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after July 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 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, 2015. SYNOPSIS: The sponsors invite Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for projects to design and develop advanced tools and technologies for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts that will lead to improved clinical treatment for patients with hydrocephalus. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26103 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH/DHHS Title: Advanced Neural Prosthetics Research and Development (U01) Contact: Kip Ludwig, Ph.D. Tel: 301-496-1447 Email: kip.ludwig@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-053.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after January 5, 2012. Optional letters of intent will be accepted one month prior to the appropriate application due date. 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 January 8, 2015. SYNOPSIS: NIH invites applications to pursue translational and pilot clinical studies for neural prosthetics. The program will utilize the cooperative agreement mechanism to enable support for milestone-driven projects for the design, development, and demonstration of clinically-useful neural prosthetic devices. Activities supported in this program include implementation of clinical prototype devices, preclinical safety and efficacy testing, design verification and validation activities, pursuit of regulatory approval for clinical study, and proof-of-concept or pilot clinical studies. This FOA will utilize the U01 Research Project Cooperative Agreement grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26515 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH/DHHS Title: NINDS Exploratory Clinical Trials for Small Business (STTR [R42]) Contact: Stephanie Fertig Tel: 301-496-1779 Email: fertigs@ninds.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-072.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. Optional letters of intent should be submitted one month prior to the application deadline date. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) invites applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) from small business concerns (SBCs) for exploratory clinical trials to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The trials must focus on products related to the mission and goals of the NINDS and may evaluate drugs, biologics, devices, or diagnostics as well as surgical, behavioral or rehabilitation therapies. Only Phase II and Fast-Track applications are supported under this program. Phase I applications are only accepted as part of a Fast-track application. This FOA will utilize the NIH R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase II and Fast-Track applications are supported under this program. Phase I applications are only accepted as part of a Fast-track application. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 93737 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH/DHHS Title: Advanced Tools and Technologies for Deep Brain Stimulation (STTR [R41/R42]) Contact: Stephanie J. Fertig, M.B.A. Tel: 301-496-1447 Email: fertigs@ninds.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-175.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 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 sponsor invites Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for projects to design and develop advanced tools and technologies that will lead to improved clinical treatment for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) patients. This FOA will utilize the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 16240 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/NIH/DHHS Title: Endocannabinoid Signaling in Alcohol Consumption, Intoxication and Alcohol Use Disorders (R01) Contact: Qi-Ying Liu, M.D. Tel: 301-443-2678 Email: liuqiy@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-249.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 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 September 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications that propose to study the roles and underlying mechanisms of endocannabinoid signaling in alcohol preference, consumption, intoxication and alcohol use disorders, and to explore endocannabinoid signaling system as potential targets for alcohol pharmacotherapy. With increasing knowledge of the function of eCBs in the developing and adult brain and recent behavioral and pharmacological evidence linking alcohol and eCB signaling system, there is now great potential to explore the role of eCB signaling system in alcohol-related behaviors and alcohol use disorders. Studies supported with this FOA will help to gain knowledge about the role and underlying mechanisms of eCB signaling in alcohol preference and consumption; the interactions of acute and chronic alcohol exposure with eCBs at synapses; the effects of such interactions on short- and long-term synaptic plasticity; the role of eCB signaling in the development and maturation of the central nervous system; and the eCB signaling system in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This FOA will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 16835 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/NIH/DHHS Title: Endocannabinoid Signaling in Alcohol Consumption, Intoxication and Alcohol Use Disorders (R21) Contact: Qi-Ying Liu, M.D. Tel: 301-443-2678 Email: liuqiy@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-250.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, 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 September 8, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications that propose to study the roles and underlying mechanisms of endocannabinoid signaling in alcohol preference, consumption, intoxication and alcohol use disorders, and to explore endocannabinoid signaling system as potential targets for alcohol pharmacotherapy. With increasing knowledge of the function of eCBs in the developing and adult brain and recent behavioral and pharmacological evidence linking alcohol and eCB signaling system, there is now great potential to explore the role of eCB signaling system in alcohol-related behaviors and alcohol use disorders. Studies supported with this FOA will help to gain knowledge about the role and underlying mechanisms of eCB signaling in alcohol preference and consumption; the interactions of acute and chronic alcohol exposure with eCBs at synapses; the effects of such interactions on short- and long-term synaptic plasticity; the role of eCB signaling in the development and maturation of the central nervous system; and the eCB signaling system in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 94749 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/NIH/DHHS Title: Program for Extramural/Intramural Alcohol Research Collaborations (U01) Contact: Peter Silverman, Ph.D., J.D., Deputy Director Tel: 301-402-6966 Email: psilverm@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-189.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after May 5, 2011. 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 sponsor provides support to encourage collaboration between alcohol researchers in the extramural community and those within the NIAAA intramural research program. The objective of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to bring together the research expertise that, as a functioning collaborative unit, will address key alcohol-based research questions that would not otherwise be possible by the same individuals working towards similar goals in isolation. The goal of the research proposed by the collaborating investigators should address questions that advance the alcohol research field with respect to issues surrounding alcohol use disorders including dependence, and the effects of alcohol on health. This program will use the NIH U01 cooperative agreement award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 11785 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders/NIH/DHHS Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program Contact: Dr. Roger Miller, Program Director Tel: 301-402-3458 Email: Roger.Miller@nih.gov Website:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-088.html Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2012-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.doc Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications for research on the normal mechanisms of, as well as on diseases and disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language. United States SBCs that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this FOA are encouraged to submit STTR grant applications in response to identified topics (see PHS 2012-2 SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics for NIH.). This FOA will utilize the NIH R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track award mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 11784 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program Contact: Elena Koustova, Ph.D., MBA Tel: 301-496-8768 Email: koustovae@nida.nih.gov Website:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-088.html Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2012-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.doc Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications on drug abuse and addiction. United States SBCs that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this FOA are encouraged to submit STTR grant applications in response to identified topics (see PHS 2012-2 SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics for NIH.). This FOA will utilize the NIH R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track award mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28320 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS Title: Pilot and Feasibility Studies in Preparation for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Trials (R34) Contact: Jacqueline Lloyd, Ph.D. Tel: 301-443-8892 Email: lloydj2@nida.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-171.html Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after May 16, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 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, 2015. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) invite applications for (a) pilot and/or feasibility testing of new, revised, or adapted preventive intervention approaches targeting the initiation of drug and alcohol use, the progression to abuse or dependence, and the acquisition or transmission of HIV infection among diverse populations and settings; and (b) pre-trial feasibility testing for prevention services and systems research. This R34 mechanism does not support the development of intervention protocols, manuals, or the standardization of protocols. It is expected that research conducted via this R34 mechanism will consist of early stage efficacy, effectiveness or services research that will provide intervention pilot and/or feasibility data that is a pre-requisite for submitting larger drug or alcohol abuse and/or drug- or alcohol-related HIV prevention intervention studies. This FOA will utilize the NIH Planning Grant (R34) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 39381 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS Title: The Development Of Frontal Cortex And Limbic System And Their Roles In Drug Abuse (R01) Contact: Da-Yu Wu, PhD, Program Director Tel: 301-443-1887 Email: wudy@nida.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-027.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 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 January 8, 2014. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor invites applications that propose to study the development of the frontal and prefrontal cortices, together with the subcortical areas of the limbic system, that play significant roles in mediating emotional and motivated behavior. This initiative is designed to support the basic neuroscience research into the fundamental mechanisms of development of the frontal and prefrontal cortices, as well as the midbrain and basal forebrain structures that mediate a number of functions related to drug abuse and psychiatric disorders including: the euphoric properties of drugs, actions of psychotherapeutic agents, and memory, cognitive and emotional functions. An additional major goal of this initiative is to understand how exposure to drugs of abuse affects the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying nervous system development of circuits implicated in drug reward and addiction. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21909 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Institutes of Health/DHHS Title: Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25) Contact: Tel: Email: grantinfo@nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-196.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications 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 the Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25), to attract to NIH-relevant research those investigators whose quantitative science and engineering research has thus far not been focused primarily on questions of health and disease. This FOA will utilize the Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (K25) mechanism. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 11810 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: National Library of Medicine/NIH/DHHS Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program Contact: Dr. Jane Ye, Program Officer Tel: 301-594-4882 Email: yej@mail.nih.gov Website:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-088.html Full Program:          http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/2012-2_SBIR-STTR-topics.doc Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after March 5, 2012. The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invites eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications for research and development projects in biomedical informatics. NLM defines biomedical informatics as the science of optimal organization, management, presentation and utilization of information relevant to medicine and biology. The informatics projects of interest to NLM involve the application of computer and information sciences to information problems in a biomedical domain. United States SBCs that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH awarding components identified in this FOA are encouraged to submit STTR grant applications in response to identified topics (see PHS 2012-2 SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics for NIH.). This FOA will utilize the NIH R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track award mechanisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 24700 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/7/2013 Sponsor: Office of Research Infrastructure Programs/NIH/DHHS Title: Development of Novel and Emerging Technologies for the Accurate Detection and Diagnosis of Polymicrobial Infections in Biomedical Laboratory Animal Models (STTR [R41/R42]) Contact: Christy Leake Tel: 301-594-9410 Email: contre1@mail.nih.gov Full Program:          http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-341.html Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 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 invite applications for projects for rapid and sensitive detection of infectious agents as a key requirement for microbial identification in laboratory animal models. The diagnosis of polymicrobial infections has become increasingly important in enabling biological resource centers to meet the needs for establishing pathogen-free biological resources for current and future biomedical research needs. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications from small business concerns for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects that propose innovative research in the areas of detection and identification of infectious agents, including those involved in vertical transmission of diseases into embryos and larvae and development of required reagents and equipment. This FOA will utilize the NIH R41/R42 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant - Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 96142 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/9/2013 Sponsor: National Science Foundation Title: Virtual Organizations as Sociotechnical Systems Contact: Susan Winter Tel: 703-292-8276 Email: swinter@nsf.gov Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=58545&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11501/nsf11501.htm SYNOPSIS: The Virtual Organizations as Sociotechnical Systems (VOSS) program supports scientific research directed at advancing the understanding of what constitutes effective virtual organizations and under what conditions virtual organizations can enable and enhance scientific, engineering, and education production and innovation. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 09011 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/10/2013 Sponsor: Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences/NSF Title: Algorithms for Threat Detection (ATD) Contact: Leland M. Jameson Tel: 703-292-4883 Email: ljameson@nsf.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=128894&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12502/nsf12502.htm SYNOPSIS: This program solicits proposals from the mathematical sciences community in two main thrust areas: mathematical and statistical techniques for genomics, and mathematical and statistical techniques for the analysis of data from sensor systems. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 31115 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/11/2013 Sponsor: Department of the Air Force Title: RFP -- Broad Agency Announcement for Innovative Technologies and Methodologies for Reducing Various Environmental Problems Contact: Robert T. Batkins, Contracting Officer Tel: 210-395-8201 Email: robert.batkins@us.af.mil Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=43aa27431db0685be22659b9fb033f1c&tab=core&_cview=0 SYNOPSIS: A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND METHODOLOGIES FOR REDUCING VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS - BAA GUIDE FOR INDUSTRY - BAA ONLINE SAMPLE FORM - Q&AS FROM PREVIOUS BAAS SOL AFCECBAA-13-001 POC Robert. Batkins, Phone: 210-395-8201, Neosenys Carpio, Phone: 512-395-8847 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/notices/43aa27431db0685be22659b9fb033f1c E-MAIL: robert.batkins@us.af.mil, Neosenys.Carpio@us.af.mil robert.batkins@us.af.mil, Neosenys.Carpio@us.af.mil NAICS: 541712 Q&As from AFCEEBAA-11-001 Sample of BAA OnLine Form BAA Guide for Industry This solicitation constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC), Restoration Technical Support Branch (CZTE) under FAR 6.102(d)(2). This announcement seeks out proposals that demonstrate and validate innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective technologies and/or methodologies that will lead to accelerated closure of environmental sites across the Air Force and serve the Air Force's future environmental needs. Validated technologies and methodologies must comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies and guidance in the EnvironmentalRestoration Program (ERP) and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP). This solicitation is not to test theoretical concepts or technologies and methodologies that currently exist solely in a laboratory research and development (R&D) phase or that have already been tested and validated multiple times in the field (i.e., a service). The Restoration Program areas of need for this announcement are: a. Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) Remediation Technologies: To date the Air Force has experienced little to no success regarding low energy technologies (i.e., passive in situ) for the remediation of PFCs. Additionally, discussions with3M and a review of Vecitis1 et al., 2009 indicate that simple oxidative and reductive approaches may not work with these recalcitrant compounds. Furthermore, proposers should be aware of ongoing studies funded through AFCEC BAA Program andDoD SERDP/ESTCP to avoid redundancy. In addition, the Air Force prefers in situremediation technologies; however, PFC remediation challenges may dictate the use of ex situ technologies. For example, treatment trains as part of an existingpump and treatment system may be appropriate. Beware that the Air Force has a policy that prohibits the installation of a new pump and treat system without Headquarters level approval. Therefore, proposals should identify PFCs innovative treatment technologies but any technology or methodology should consider any relative successes or failures as highlighted by Vecitis et al., 2009, AFCEC BAA Program, and DoD SERDP/ESTCP. b. 1,4-Dioxane Remediation Technologies: To date AFCEC BAA Program and DoD SERDP/ESTCP have funded many projects with particular focus on in situ treatment technologies for 1,4-dioxane groundwater remediation. Proposers should be aware of ongoing studies to avoid redundancy. The Air Force prefers in situ remediation technologies but recognizes the limitations of 1,4-dioxane remediation and will support the use of ex situ technologies. For example, treatment trains as part of an existing pump and treatment system may be appropriate. Additionally, the Air Force has a policy that prohibits the installation ofa new pump and treat system without Headquarters level approval. Therefore, proposals should identify 1,4-dioxane innovative treatment technologies but any technology or methodology should consider any relative successes or failures as highlighted by AFCEC BAA Program and DoD SERDP/ESTCP. Eligible Offeror/Applicants: This requirement is restricted to US - companies, academic institutions, non-profit institutions, and/or government agencies. Foreign participants and/or individuals may participate as subcontractors to the extent that such participants comply with any necessary Non-Disclosure Agreements, Security Regulations, Export Control Laws, and other governing statutes applicable under the circumstances. Acquisition Overview: The AFCEC BAA is a two-step process that includes two phasesof proposal submittals: Phase I - submit a 2 page online form (white paper/pre-proposal) at http://www.afcee.lackland.af.mil/contracting/baa Phase II - if invited, submit a full proposal that details the technology, the demonstration, and validation approach, and the costs for the proposed effort. Relevant forms, samples and guides are found on FedBizOps and the AFCEC BAA Website. Evaluation criteria for Phase I are included in the proposal instruction document provided in this announcement. The anticipated award of AFCECBAA-13-001 is Fiscal Year 13, 3rd Quarter. How to Apply: All Phase I white papers/pre-proposals must be submitted as an online form and can be accessed through AFCEC's website (http://www.afcee.lackland.af.mil/contracting/baa). Each electronic submission shall address only one area of need and shall be in accordance with this announcement. PHASE I SUBMITTALS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM CST, 11 JANUARY 2013. Phase I submittals received after 11 January 2013 will be handled according to the rules under FAR52.215-1(c)(3). Evaluation/Notification: Phase I white papers/pre-proposals are evaluated by the Air Force's Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) using the evaluation criteria included with the proposal instructions. It is critical that proposals convey the requested information accurately and concisely to facilitate their review. Offerors whose proposals are judged innovative and that meet Air Force needs (as indicated in the Phase I evaluation criteria) are notified electronically via email to submit a proposal to Phase II (request for proposal); those not selected are notified accordingly. Offerors invited to submit a Phase II proposal are sent to key personnel contact information listed in Phase I white paper/pre-proposal along with a Request for Proposal (RFP) Package, Phase II instructions, how and when Phase II proposals are to be submitted to the Air Force. To be eligible for an award, submission of Phase I is required. This is the first solicitation to FY13 BAA announcement. If an Offeror has submitted to previous AFCEC BAA solicitations and would like to be reconsidered under this announcement, theOfferor will need to re-submit a new or revised pre-proposal/white paper as stated below. Please review all past AFCECBAA-11-001 Complete Questions and Answers(attached) before submitting a question to the Contracting Officer (CO). REFERENCE 1 - Vecitis, C.D., H. Park, J. Cheng, B.T. Mader, and M.R. Hoffmann. 2009. Treatment technologies for aqueous perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA). Front. Environ. Sci. Engin. China 3(2):129-151. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=43aa27431db0685be22659b9fb033f1c&tab=core&_cview=0Posted 11/27/12 (W-SN02937393). (0332) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 26567 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/12/2013 Sponsor: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Title: Strategic Technologies Contact: Tel: Email: DARPA-BAA-12-09@DARPA.mil Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=kCpBPJfPgVncp2bmLj60ysrjQwS6BMS11hy865SL0VGxknLVKBS1!1368593367?oppId=137993&mode=VIEW SYNOPSIS: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office (STO) is soliciting innovative proposals under this BAA for the performance of research, development, design, and testing that directly supports Strategic Technology Office (STO). This includes Finding Difficult Targets; Communications, Networks and Electronic Warfare; Shaping the Environment; and Foundational Technologies that support multiple STO focus areas. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. DARPA anticipates funding a limited number of proposals under this BAA. Specifically excluded are existing mature solutions and research that results in evolutionary improvements to existing technologies. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 82348 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/14/2013 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: 27616 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences/NSF Title: Research on the Science and Technology Enterprise: Statistics and Surveys Contact: Nirmala Kannankutty Tel: 703-292-7797 Email: nkannank@nsf.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=wYMLPfDdVxsgtglDJ0hXTsQ0NVGvVQXP9XqdGXvJJp9zRXQLX17K!-889918338?oppId=151953&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12545/nsf12545.htm SYNOPSIS: The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is one of the thirteen principal federal statistical agencies within the United States. It is responsible for the collection, acquisition, analysis, reporting and dissemination of objective, statistical data related to the science and engineering enterprise in the United States and other nations that is relevant and useful to practitioners, researchers, policymakers and the public. NCSES uses this information to prepare a number of statistical data reports as well as analytical reports including the National Science Board's biennial report, Science and Engineering (S&E) Indicators, and Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering. The Center would like to enhance its efforts to support analytic and methodological research in support of its surveys, and to engage in the education and training of researchers in the use of large-scale nationally representative datasets. NCSES welcomes efforts by the research community to use NCSES data for research on the science and technology enterprise, to develop improved survey methodologies for NCSES surveys, to create and improve indicators of S&T activities and resources, and strengthen methodologies to analyze and disseminate S&T statistical data. To that end, NCSES invites proposals for individual or multi-investigator research projects, doctoral dissertation improvement awards, workshops, experimental research, survey research and data collection and dissemination projects under its program for Research on the Science and Technology Enterprise: Statistics and Surveys. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 31214 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy/Department of Energy Title: Vehicle Data Challenge Contact: Mr. Ian Kalin Tel: Email: Ian.Kalin@ee.doe.gov Website:          http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-12-05/html/2012-29416.htm SYNOPSIS: The Challenge seeks to provide drivers access to their own vehicle's data, safely and securely, in a readable, useful common syntax and format. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 29681 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command/Department of Defense Title: RFP -- AMENDMENT -- Design and Maintenance of Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Control and Management (C&M) Software Contact: Patricia Ponce-Feliu Tel: 619-524-7196 Email: patricia.poncefeliu@navy.mil Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e56fd13414a3f480f736055147cc93cf&tab=core&_cview=0 A -- DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON SUBMARINE RADIO ROOM (CSRR) CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT (C&M) SOFTWARE SOL N00039-12-R-0017 DUE 112912 POC Point of Contact - Patricia Ponce-Feliu, Contract Specialist, 619-524-7196; Frederick D Renz, Contracting Officer, 619-524-3558 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/SPAWAR/SPAWARHQ/N00039-12-R-0017/listing.html E-MAIL: Contract Specialist patricia.poncefeliu@navy.mil NAICS: 541330 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), on behalf of the Program Executive Office (PEO) Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence (C4I) and PMW 770, the Undersea Integration Program Office, intends to issue a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for continued development, maintenance, and sustainment of the Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Control and Management (C&M) software for submarine and other platforms. The CSRR was developed as a replacement for the existing OHIO Class submarine Integrated Radio Room (IRR). CSRR has been implemented on the USS OHIO, USS VIRGINIA, USS SEAWOLF, and USS LOS ANGELES Class submarines. The CSRR integrates physical components from other Programs Of Record (PORs) (i.e. Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Digital Modular Radio (DMR), Extremely High Frequency/Follow-On Terminal (EHF/FOT), Global Broadcast Service (GBS), Super High Frequency (SHF), Submarine Single Messaging System (SubSMS), and ancillary equipment) into a common architecture. The CSRR C&M software effectively manages these physical components to control, process and disseminate Command, Control Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) information to provide the submarine fleet with secure, reliable, and covert communications. The technical approach to this effort is based on the concept of a CSRR that includes a common open systems architecture, common software, common technical documentation, and a single Software Support Activity (SSA). The common software configuration approach includes the structure of the code; the databases used to track requirements, software source files, baseline documentation, host equipments/processors, and the verification and validation process/ procedures. The contractor will be required to maintain and provide enhancements to the existing CSRR C&M software, the most recent version of which will be provided to the successful offeror at contract award. Software code and specification documents associated with the CSRR C&M software will be provided to industry on a separate secure site limited to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. The Government anticipates providing updated software code and documents periodically through the procurement process. It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the information contained on the website to ensure they are accessing the most recent versions. To request access to the secure website, each company must sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) posted on the SPAWAR e-commerce site entitled, "Bidder's Repository NDA" and provide the e- mail address and phone number for up to two users to Patricia Ponce-Feliu patricia.poncefeliu@navy.mil. Each user is required to be a U.S. DoD contractor and have a valid DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or ECA issued PKI certificate to gain access to the website. If an interested company is a U.S. DoD contractor and does not have a valid DoD or ECA-issued PKI certificate, contact Mike Philbrook for further instruction. Once status as a US DoD contractor has been confirmed, the Government will provide instructions on how to access the secured site. The Government anticipates issuing a Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) type contract. The period of performance will be five (5) years (one base year and four one-year options). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330- Engineering Services. The estimated date for solicitation release is October 2012.CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ebd3b84e3d5e02b43e476ce1f8dc5402&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 07/12/12 (W-SN02800944). (0194) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 30312 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/17/2013 Sponsor: Office of Naval Research Title: Basic and Applied Research in Sea-Based Aviation Aircraft Science and Technology Contact: Lynnette Desorcie Tel: 703-696-4324 Email: lynnette.desorcie@navy.mil Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=33YXQKLXkpPn1ySDZyLvT0Bj4lllLSZNKChqQ1FB2p2Kb1j8JThb!1083646803?oppId=198874&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: White papers are desired and strongly encouraged for all offerors seeking funding. The deadline for White papers is November 1, 2012. Detailed Full Proposals will be subsequently encouraged from those Offerors whose proposed technologies have been identified through the above referenced e-mail as being of “particular value” to the Government. However, any such encouragement does not assure a subsequent award. Full Proposals may also be submitted by any offeror whose white paper was not identified as being of particular value to the Government or any offeror who did not submit a white paper. Full proposals must be received by January 17, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving white papers and, eventually, full proposals from selected Offerors for the Sea-Based Aviation National Naval Responsibility (SBA NNR) Aircraft Research Focus Area. Projects should advance fundamental understanding and the state of the art, and should align with and produce measurable progress towards the long range S&T goals that support Sea-Based Aviation in the areas of: virtual dynamic interface (VDI); advanced handling qualities (HQ) and control; improved fixed-wing (FW) high lift aerodynamics; enhanced fixed wing V/STOL operations; and autonomous deck operations. Research projects should comprise either Basic or Applied Research only. Interaction and collaboration among Industry, Universities, and Government Labs is encouraged. White papers and proposals should identify a technical baseline representative of the current State of the Art (SOA) and explain how the proposed research will advance the technology. Projects aimed at developing high-fidelity physics-based models should include validation of analytical methods using new or existing experimental data. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 30705 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/17/2013 Sponsor: Office of Naval Research Title: Special Program Announcement for the Office of Naval Research--Research Opportunity: Select Topics in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Contact: Mr. Ryan Farrell Tel: 703-696-2025 Email: ryan.farrell@navy.mil Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=R1TKQ4CGphmHMlh2Hj2nFTyRLnpTYj2QfCtq3twp0Jr3vJrW1GFV!838777693?oppId=203853&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: Although not required, white papers are strongly encouraged for all offerors seeking funding. To ensure full, timely consideration for funding, white papers should be submitted no later than 12 November 2012. SYNOPSIS: The selected topics in this special notice are designed to address research and technology gaps in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology in ONR’s current program portfolio. The program will pursue fundamental research in several specific topics that complement and enhance existing programs in related areas. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 31132 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/18/2013 Sponsor: U.S. Trade and Development Agency Title: RFP--Vietnam - Information and Communication Technology Management Project For The Ho Chi Minh City Water Supply Network Contact: Anthony O'Tapi Tel: 703-875-4357 Email: aotapi@ustda.gov Website:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=737019f23e722d85c1e33ee315ac56c1&tab=core&_cview=0 SYNOPSIS: B -- VIETNAM - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT PROJECT FOR THE HO CHI MINH CITY WATER SUPPLY NETWORK SOL 2012-31025A POC AnthonyO'Tapi, Phone: 703-875-4357 WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/spg/TDA/TDA1/TDA1/2012-31025A/listing.html E-MAIL: aotapi@ustda.gov aotapi@ustda.gov NAICS: 541690 POC: Anthony O'Tapi, USTDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600 Arlington, VA 22209-3901 Tel: (703) 875-4357 Fax: (703) 875-4009 Proposal Submission Place: Mr. Tran Dinh Phu CEO / General Director Saigon Water Supply Corporation Office #1 Cong Truong Quoc Te, District 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Phone Number: +84 8 8227427 Fax Number: +84 8 8241644 Email: Sawaco_Tapmu@Vnn.Vn The Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to conduct technical assistance for the Saigon Water Corporation (SAWACO) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy andImplementation Plan in Vietnam. The Grantee, SAWACO, was established in 1874 tomanage HCMC water supply operations and is a government-owned enterprise operating under the HCMC Peoples' Committee. In 2005, SAWACO's current structure was established as a holding company with subsidiaries. The technical assistance was requested by SAWACO to improve its ICT systems to enhance management and operational efficiency in the Ho Chi Minh City water supply system. The technical assistance would help enhance information management and the existing ICT strategy by: offering an objective assessment of the technical environment at SAWACO and then recommending an ICT architecture including ICT applications, data, technology, and network parameters; defining policies, standards, and procedures for ICT governance and decision making; recommending an organizational structure for supporting ICT; and providing an ICT Implementation Plan with a schedule and budget.In turn, the ICT Implementation Plan would focus on evaluating and recommendingsystems such as SCADA, information management, GIS, billing and accounting systems, and asset inventory and management systems. By helping SAWACO improve its operations, business and strategic planning, the assistance would help it to meetits potable water supply goals for both residential and industry users to meet HCMC's demand. The purpose of the technical assistance is to help SAWACO improveits ICT systems and practices to enhance management and operational efficiency in the Ho Chi Minh City water supply system in Vietnam. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $593,660 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and portions of a background definitional mission report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to: https://www.ustda.gov/businessopps/rfpform.asp Requests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm's name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms thatwant USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hourafter faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note thatno telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP. Interested U.S. firmsshould submit their Proposal in English and in Vietnamese directly to the Grantee by 4:00 PM, January 18th, 2013, at the above address. Evaluation criteria forthe Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=737019f23e722d85c1e33ee315ac56c1&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 11/28/12 (W-SN02938548). (0333)