DOI Solicitations – January 2012

2012 BAA Proposed Research on Oil Spill Response Operations – The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement , solicits White Papers for specific areas of interest to the BSEE Oil Spill Response Research (OSRR) Program which includes oil spill planning, preparedness, containment, monitoring, recovery, treatment, and response in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). When appropriate, the research shall be conducted consistent with prior research. For a summary of research recently performed, visit http://www.bsee.gov/Research-and-Training/Oil-Spill-Response-Research-(OSRR).aspx. Interested parties are encouraged to view the information presented on the site when considering submitting White Papers. Read more

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Solicitations – January 2012

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Academic Research Program – NGA welcomes all innovative ideas for path-breaking research that may advance the GEOINT mission. The NGA mission is to provide timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) in support of national security objectives. GEOINT is the exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial information to describe, assess and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the Earth. GEOINT consists of imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial information. NGA offers a variety of critical GEOINT products in support of U.S. national security objectives and natural disasters, including aeronautical, geodesy, hydrographic, imagery, targeting information and topographical. Read more

Department of Justice Solicitations – January 2012

Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes – With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for applied research and development projects that will: (1) increase knowledge or understanding necessary to guide forensic science policy and practice or (2) result in the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods that have the potential for forensic application. The intent of the Applied Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Program is to direct the findings of basic scientific research, research and development in broader scientific fields applicable to forensic science, and ongoing forensic science research toward the development of highly discriminating, accurate, reliable, cost-effective, and rapid methods for the identification, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal justice purposes. Application: April 20, 2012.

In fiscal year 2011, NIJ provided over $17 million in grants to fund research and development projects related to forensic science, including DNA. NIJ funding for an individual research or development project rarely exceeds $500,000 annually, although total funding for projects requiring multiple years to complete has exceeded $1 million in some cases. In FY 2011, the average forensic science research and development award size was approximately $223,000 per year, and the average project period was 2 years.

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HRSA Solicitations – January 2012

Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Grantees Program Cooperative Agreement (Technical Assistance Center) — This announcement solicits applications for the Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees Cooperative Agreement Program. The Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program supports improvements in the quality of health care provided in communities served by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) Read more

DARPA Solicitations – January 2012

Proposers Day for Power Efficiency Revolution For Embedded Computing Technologies (PERFECT) Program — The Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) of the DARPA is sponsoring a Proposers Day for the Power Efficiency Revolution For Embedded Computing Technologies (PERFECT) program, a new DARPA program, on February 15, 2012. The goal of the PERFECT program is to provide the technologies and techniques to overcome the power efficiency barriers that currently constrain embedded computing systems capabilities and limit the potential of future embedded systems. Read more

NIH Solicitations – January 2012

PHS 2012-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, FDA and ACF for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44]) – This FOA issued by the NIH, the CDC, the FDA and the Administration for Children and Families invites eligible United States small business concerns to submit SBIR grant applications. United States SBCs that have the research capabilities and technological expertise to contribute to the R&D mission(s) of the NIH, CDC, FDA or ACF awarding components identified in this FOA are encouraged to submit SBIR grant applications in response to identified topics. (see PHS 2012-2 SBIR/STTR Program Descriptions and Research Topics for NIH, CDC, FDA and ACF . Read more

Navy Solicitations – January 2012

NAWCAD Industry Day & Technology Showcase 2012 – The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) will be holding Industry Day 2012 on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Maryland. The objective of this conference is to enhance NAWCAD-Industry collaboration in support of the Naval Aviation Warfighter by presenting potential contracting opportunities to our Industry partners. The agenda will include introductory presentations by VADM David Architzel, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command; RDML R. L. Mahr, Commander, NAWCAD; and Mr. Gary Kessler, Executive Director, NAWCAD. The NAWCAD competency leadership will present forecasted contracting opportunities for FY12, FY13 and FY14. Read more

Army Solicitations – January 2012

Multi-Role Rotor – Adaptive Performance – Using the BAA process, the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate is soliciting technical and cost proposals to conduct a 6.3 Research & Development effort in support of the Reconfigurable Rotors program. The Multi-Role Rotor – Adaptive Performance BAA supports the Reconfigurable Rotors Demonstration Program by demonstrating integrated high performance rotor system technologies to support current and future Army Aviation platforms. The Reconfigurable Rotors Program is a 4 year 6.3 Advanced Technology Demonstration effort. The goal of the Reconfigurable Rotors program is to provide improved rotorcraft performance throughout the flight envelope resulting in significantly increased mission capability and survivability through optimization of integrated active and passive rotor features. Read more

DOE Solicitations – January 2012

Public Comment Track Tool for Residential Energy Efficiency Standards – In support of DOE’s Building America Program, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) invites Standard Setting Organizations to participate in a live demo of PNNL’s web based external comment tool (ECT). This tool was created to help organizations establish residential energy efficiency standards or protocols. The ECT was conceived to provide an automated tool to assist with ANSI-compliant review processes for comments on one or more documents. Read more

Proactive Positioning: How Access to Government Agencies Can Sharpen Your Projects, Increase Success

Access is something companies don’t think about as a benefit of working with the government. If you have a well-developed technology and are trying to secure funding, it is absolutely crucial that you meet with agency project managers. What can occur from this meeting? If the agencies see value, they can help guide you to an established or upcoming program that is in alignment with your technology.  Also, we have seen programs built around fantastic technology that do not neatly fit into existing initiatives. Read more

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