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12.301:  Basic and Applied Scientific Research

Objectives:  To support basic and applied research at educational or research institutions, which has a potential for leading to the improvement of naval operations.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

12.301 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Private and public educational institutions; other private and public nonprofit organizations which are operated primarily for scientific, educational, or similar purposes in the public interest, and are not organized primarily for profit. Grants cannot be awarded to individuals.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Private and public educational institutions; other private and public nonprofit organizations which are operated primarily for scientific, educational or similar purposes in the public interest, and are not organized primarily for profit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-21 and A-122 and Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation applicable to commercial firms and those nonprofits exempted from OMB Circular No. A-122. The administrative requirements of OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110 apply. Patents, inventions and rights in technical data and computer software are subject to 48 CFR 227 and 252, as amended, and 37 CFR 401.14.

12.301 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  This program is subject to OMB Circular No. A-110. All eligible private and public educational institutions and other private/public nonprofit organizations may submit proposals in response to the relevant Broad Agency Announcement published annually in the Commerce Business Daily. Information regarding areas of scientific interest is contained in the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) annual Broad Agency Announcement.

Award Procedure:  Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a peer or scientific review. Evaluations will use the criteria contained in the relevant Broad Agency Announcement. If selected for award, the proposal is incorporated into a grant document and the applicant agrees to perform the research described therein.

Deadlines:  Proposals may be submitted at any time during a 1 year period from the date of publication of the Broad Agency Announcement in the Commerce Business Daily.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Awards may be made at any time throughout the year for which funding is authorized.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Reapplication with new proposal is permitted.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  1. Overall scientific and technical merit of the proposal; 2. potential contribution of the effort to the agency's specific mission; 3. the offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these, which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; 4. the qualifications, capabilities and experience of the proposed principal investigator, team leader or key personnel who are critical in achieving the proposal objectives; and 5. realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds. Academic institutions are especially encouraged to participate.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Research by a university laboratory on chemical and biological sensors.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $10,000 to $10,000,000; $100,000.

12.301 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

12.301 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, authority was obtained to award new grants but none were awarded. In fiscal years 1999 and 2000, it is estimated that 10 to 20 new grants will be awarded each year.

12.301 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  DAHLGREN DIVISION, NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $0; FY 00 est $10,000,000; and FY 01 est $0.

Budget Account Number:  17-1319-0-1-051 (Navy Working Capital Fund Activity).

Authorization:  Public Law 87-651, 10 U.S.C. 2358, as amended; Public Law 101-189, 10 U.S.C. 2371, as amended; Public Law 97-258, 31 U.S.C. 6304-6306.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  None.

12.301 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren VA 22448-5100. Contact: NSWCDD SD13. Phone: (540) 653-7765. FTS is not available.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

12.301 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Funding will reflect period of performance and may be awarded incrementally.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Basic and applied research in the physical, mathematical, environmental, engineering and life sciences providing knowledge necessary for the Navy to make informed decisions about further research and development to provide the technology base from which naval capabilities are drawn.

12.301 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Grantee is expected to publish or otherwise make results of work publicly available. Copies of reports are furnished by the grantee to a prescribed list of addressees (as set forth in the grant), which includes the Defense Technical Information Center. Subsequent distribution to DOD agencies and their contractors is made by DTIC on a request basis.

Audits:  This program is subject to the requirements of OMB Circular Nos. A-21, A-110 and A-122.

Records:  Each grantee will maintain accounting records which will permit determination that the funds were used for the grant purposes.