Federal Funding Opportunities

Federal Funding Opportunities

* Department of Commerce
o Development and commercialization of Science On a Sphere project

* Department of Defense
o Information Support Server Environment Guard software
o Establish a technology base for and initial field demonstrations of advanced sensor systems
o Focused energy warhead multirole munition initiation capability
o Broadband, high dynamic range adaptable Analog-to-Digital converters
o Naval Undersea Weaponry
o Engineering studies to enhance the ability of small units, and individual dismounted soldiers, to conduct Precision Urban Combat
o Experimental and Theoretical Development of Quantum Computers

* NASA
o NASA 2003 SBIR and STTR solicitations

* National Institutes of Health
o Enhancement technology and methods for biomedical imaging and image-guided interventions and therapy
o New instrumentation for the advancement of biomedical research
o Research integrating genetics, behavior and aging
o Career development awards in pediatric critical care
o Awards for Medication Development Units
o Research on research integrity
* Nuclear Regulatory Commission
o Nondestructive Evaluations of concrete structures and instrumentation

Foundation Funding Opportunities

* L’Oréal USA
o Research in the natural sciences, engineering, computer science and mathematics
* Michael J. Fox Foundation
o Awards for Parkinson’s Disease research

Department of Commerce

The Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is actively seeking a licensee and/or Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) partner to collaborate on the development and commercialization of NOAA Science On a Sphere (SOS). The concept for SOS is intended to provide a dramatic visualization of complex Earth and planetary science information in an understandable form for the public. The private company or organization forming this partnership with FSL would assist in R&D and would be responsible for commercializing, marketing, and maintaining the SOS displays that would be implemented. Prior to licensee selection, companies considering entering into negotiations for a license or CRADA will be required to submit a business plan for the commercialization of the technology. A demonstration of SOS will be given at an August 2003 meeting to be held at NOAA/FSL in Boulder, CO. Companies must respond no later than 60 days after this meeting with a letter of interest outlining their line of business, technical expertise and desire for pursuing this collaboration. No solicitation is available, and no procurement action will result from this notice. Responses are due by July 31, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/MASC/Reference-Number-RFIFSLSOS001DSG/listing.html

Department of Defense (DoD)

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome Research Site has a requirement to develop Information Support Server Environment (ISSE) Guard software and conduct system support for the Air Force Command and Control Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center and the DoDIIS community. The scope of this effort is to provide engineering and technical expertise to include: requirements definition and analysis, systems engineering, software development, integration, quality control, familiarization, integration and interoperability testing, security analysis and implementation, and on-site installation, configuration, accreditation testing, familiarization, and maintenance. An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with cost-plus-fixed-fee completion type orders is contemplated, with an ordering period of 60 months. The maximum contemplated ordering amount is expected to be approximately $30.5 million. The prime contractor and system integrators for this contract must have Top Secret SCI security clearances. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued for review and comment by potential offerors on or about June 2, 2003, on FedBizOpps. Potential offerors are encouraged to submit comments and questions regarding the draft RFP by June 18, 2003, to [email protected]. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/F30602-03-R-0029/listing.html

The AFRL Directed Energy Contracting Directorate is seeking interested parties to submit a statement of capability (SOC) pertaining to follow-on work on the Applications of Lidar for Vehicles with Analysis Program. The follow-on work will have a period of performance of five years and a contract ceiling of $49 million. The anticipated contract type will be a cost-plus-fixed-fee instrument. The goal of this effort is to establish a technology base for and initial field demonstrations of advanced sensor systems suitable for airborne, unmanned aerial vehicles and space-borne missions and upgrade to Maui Space Surveillance Site imaging capabilities. Interested parties must be able to demonstrate their ability to manage a broad-based support effort in five technology areas listed in the announcement and have, or are capable of obtaining, a SECRET Facility Clearance. Based upon responses to this announcement, the government may elect to set aside this acquisition for small businesses, qualifying 8(a) businesses, or historically black colleges, universities and minority institutions. All interested parties are requested to submit an SOC by June 23, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLPLDED/F29601-03-R-0003/listing.html

The AFRL Munitions Directorate Ordnance Division for Adaptable Miniaturized Initiation System Technology (AMIST) solicits R&D proposals to provide focused energy warhead multirole munition initiation capability. The AMIST contractor will design, fabricate and test an initiation system capable of individually programming and initiating 64 initiation points. The system should be capable of continuously receiving mode commands, programming each initiation point in accordance with the received mode command, and providing the explosive output at each firepoint as prescribed by the mode command. Additionally, the system should have both nonautonomous and autonomous modes of operation. This program will last approximately 49 months. Responses are due by June 12, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLERS/MNK-PRDA-03-0012/listing.html

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is soliciting proposals to develop and demonstrate revolutionary concepts in broadband, high dynamic range adaptable Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converters capable to adjust in real-time to rapidly changing signal characteristics. Of high interest are those approaches that could take advantage of recent breakthroughs in device technologies, integration techniques, and design tools and methodologies that enable innovative component architectures leading to the realization of highly adaptable, highly integrated A/D converters or Intelligent Mixed-signal Microsystems (IMMSTs). This effort has three phases. Phase I will have a maximum duration of eighteen months. Multiple awards are anticipated. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the government’s needs may submit a proposal. Teaming between industries, universities or federal and national laboratories with complementary areas of expertise is strongly encouraged. Proposals are due July 8, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA03-28/listing.html

The Office of Naval Research is interested in receiving white papers and full proposals for new innovative S&T in areas pertaining to Naval Undersea Weaponry. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: university/laboratory initiative, torpedo defense, torpedo guidance and control, undersea weaponry propulsion, supercavitating undersea weaponry, undersea weapon design and optimization, and undersea warheads and explosives. Approximately $28 million is expected to be available in FY 2004 to fund single- or multi-year proposals. Awards will likely be limited to domestic U.S. firms and entities performing in the U.S. All responsible sources that fall within this category are eligible to apply. White papers are strongly encouraged and due between July 11, 2003 and December 31, 2003. Proposals also are due between August 25, 2003 and December 31, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/03-009/listing.html

The U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center is soliciting proposals to conduct engineering studies to enhance the ability of small units, and individual dismounted soldiers, to conduct Precision Urban Combat. The proposal should be in the form of white paper that will describe how the contractor will investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of applying advanced technologies to achieve precision in targeting, aiming and engaging targets in an urban combat situation. This is a two-phase effort. Approximately $25,000 will be awarded for each white paper accepted to progress into Phase II. Five awards are anticipated. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAE30/DAAE30-03-BAA-0200/listing.html

The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) and the Advanced Research and Development Activity (ARDA) jointly invite proposals for funding research in Experimental and Theoretical Development of Quantum Computers. Proposals are sought in four categories: (1) quantum computing concept maturation; (2) short-term, innovative concept; (3) quantum algorithm; and (4) quantum computing graduate research fellows, which are three-year fellowships for graduate students who are U.S. citizens working on quantum computing for investigators funded through the ARO/ARDA quantum computing program. A total of at least $2.5 million per year is available under this solicitation. Multiple one- to four-year awards are anticipated. Informal white papers are strongly encouraged and are due by July 1, 2003. Degree-granting universities, nonprofit organizations or industrial concerns may submit proposals, which are due by October 7, 2003. Electronic submission is required. More information on this broad agency announcement (No. DAAD19-03-R-0011) is available at: http://www.aro.army.mil/research/index.htm

NASA

Eligible small businesses are invited to submit proposals in response to the NASA 2003 SBIR and STTR solicitations. Technical topics and subtopics support the NASA strategic enterprises of aerospace technology, space flight, earth science, space science, and biological and physical research. Phase I STTR proposals must be jointly developed by a small business concern and a research institution with not less than 40 percent of the work being performed by the small business as the prime contractor and not less than 30 percent being performed by the research institution. To participate, firms must have Internet access and an e-mail address. NASA will issue the combined STTR/SBIR solicitation on July 7, 2003; proposals are due September 9, 2003. The SBIR solicitation announcement is available at the link below. To access the STTR solicitation, replace "105862" with "105953." http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=105862

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The National Cancer Institute and the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering invite applications for the development and delivery of novel image acquisition or enhancement technology and methods for biomedical imaging and image-guided interventions and therapy, and which may incorporate limited pilot or clinical feasibility evaluations using either pre-clinical models or clinical studies. Support for this program uses the Phase I Exploratory/Developmental (R21) and the Phase II Exploratory/Developmental (R33) Research Grant funding mechanisms. For combined R21/R33 applications, the R21 phase may not exceed $125,000 direct costs per year over two years. R21 budgets can exceed this cap to accommodate indirect costs to subcontracts to the project. The total project period for an R33 application may not exceed three years, or four years for a combined R21/R33 application. Eligible are for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; and domestic or foreign institutions. Optional letters of intent will be accepted by June 23, 2003 and October 22, 2003. Applications will be accepted by July 21 and November 19, respectively. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-03-124.html

The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) is reissuing the High End Instrumentation Program in recognition of the need for and advantages of continuing investment in new instrumentation for the advancement of biomedical research. Awards will be made for up to a maximum of $2 million in direct costs for a single major item of equipment. Instruments in this category include, but are not limited to, structural and functional imaging systems, macromolecular NMR spectrometers, high-resolution mass spectrometers, electron microscopes, and supercomputers. NCRR intends to commit approximately $22 million in FY 2004 to fund approximately 11-16 new grants. Nonprofit organizations, public or private institutions (e.g. universities, colleges and hospitals) and domestic institutions are eligible to apply. Optional letters of intent are due August 15, 2003; applications are due September 19, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-03-009.html

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) solicits novel research integrating genetics, behavior and aging. Human and non-human studies are needed to advance understanding genetic and environmental influences and processes affecting variability in behavior and its functional sequelae with age. This includes studies that help elucidate the relationships of levels and change in behavior to health, functional competence, and quality of life of older adults. NIA intends to commit at least $2 million for an initial round of funding in FY 2004. An applicant may request a project period of up to five years. Eligible are for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; and domestic or foreign institutions. Applications will be accepted at the standard application deadlines, which are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-03-128.html

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) invites applications for funding career development awards in pediatric critical care through the Pediatric Critical Care Scientist Development Program (PCCSDP). The purpose is to develop resources to speed the transfer of knowledge gained through studies in basic science to clinical applications that improve the acute care and long-term outcomes for children with serious illness and injury. The PCCSDP will support research career development of pediatric intensivists who have recently completed subspecialty training, and who are commencing basic and/or clinical research relevant to improving outcomes, decreasing morbidity, and minimizing disability in children who are survivors of pediatric critical care. NICHD intends to commit approximately $400,000 in FY 2004 and approximately $800,000 in FY 2005-08 to support up to one new grant. An applicant may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for total costs of up to $400,000 in year 1 and $800,000 per year in years 2-5. Eligible are for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; faith- or community-based organizations; and domestic institutions. Optional letters of intent are due September 17, 2003; applications are due October 16, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-03-015.html

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) solicits applications for funding Medication Development Units (MDUs) directed towards the identification, evaluation and development of safe and effective medications for the treatment of cocaine, methamphetamine, club drug, opiate and cannabis related disorders, including substance use and substance-induced disorders such as substance withdrawal and intoxication. Applicants must have demonstrated the capability to conduct full-scale single site clinical trials [placebo-controlled (PC) or active controlled (AC), double-blind (DB)] using the proposed therapeutic approach. Applicants opting to propose multisite trials must have adequately demonstrated efficacy in a single site PC/AC, DB trial and the ability to affiliate rapidly with other sites to launch a multisite Phase II or Phase III PC/AC, DB trial. NIDA intends to commit approximately $5.5 million in FY 2004 to fund 5-7 awards. An applicant may request a project period of up to five years for maximum awards of up to $1.2 million. Eligible are for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; domestic or foreign institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent are due September 15, 2003; applications are due October 14, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-04-003.html

Multiple NIH institutes invite applications to support research on research integrity. The purpose of the proposed grant program is to foster empirical research on societal, organizational, group, and individual factors that affect, both positively and negatively, integrity in research. Proposals must have clear relevance to biomedical, behavioral and health services research. At least $1.4 million is expected to be available in FY 2004 to fund new grants. An applicant may request a project period of up to three years and a budget for direct costs of up to $250,000 per year. Eligible are for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; and domestic or foreign institutions. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-04-001.html

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

NRC is seeking innovative ideas in the areas of Nondestructive Evaluations (NDE) of concrete structures and instrumentation to monitor the performance of these structures for various properties. NRC is interested in the types of available approaches and their range of applicability. Research proposals are solicited in two areas: (1) NDE testing to identify and detect very small cracks and other flaws in concrete; and (2) reliable monitoring techniques, such as embedded and surface mounted sensors or other instrumentation to monitor parameters essential to verify the performance of an entombed structure as predicted by performance assessment modeling. The estimated budget range for a contract will be $415,000 to $425,000 for the NDE testing and $130,000 to $140,000 for the sensor study. Multiple contract awards are anticipated. Written proposals may be submitted by all concerns (e.g. small businesses, large businesses and universities) and will be accepted until July 28, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/NRC/OA/DCPM/RS-RES-03-063/listing.html

Foundation Funding Opportunities

L’Oréal USA

The L’Oréal-Unesco for Women in Science U.S. Fellowship will award five grants of $20,000 each to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are pursuing studies and research in the natural sciences, engineering, computer science and mathematics. The grants will be offered for one-year terms only; however, candidates may attain matching grants or supplemental fellowship grants. Only women in their third or fourth year of graduate studies, enrolled in a doctoral program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D., and postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply. Graduate students and postdoctoral applicants must be planning to pursue their field of study or advanced research at a nonprofit institution in the U.S. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens, or plan to become citizens by the time the awards are announced. Applications are due by November 1, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.lorealusa.com/fwis/fwis_home.aspx

Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)

MJFF has announced it has $10 million available through a new mechanism called LEAPS (Linked Efforts to Accelerate Parkinson’s Solutions). LEAPS grants are awarded for collaborative efforts addressing questions that will have significant practical impact on the understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Examples of such questions might involve repairing the PD brain, slowing or halting the progression of PD, preventing or controlling levodopa-induced dyskinesias, or identifying the cause of PD. The Foundation anticipates awarding 2-4 LEAPS grants this year, with project periods ranging from 2-4 years. Applications may be submitted by U.S. and non-U.S. entities, public and private nonprofit entities (e.g. universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government), and for-profit entities. Mandatory pre-proposals are due July 1, 2003; applications are due October 31, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.michaeljfox.org/research/fundingopps.php?id=21

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