This federal initiative offers funding to domestic nuclear glovebox manufacturers for the significant expansion or modernization of their manufacturing facilities through material capital investment. To qualify, applicants must be organized and incorporated in the U.S. with majority domestic ownership and a physical U.S. business location. Eligibility requires active SAM.gov registration with a valid Unique Entity Identification number. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate the ability to fabricate NQA-1 or ISO 9001 certified gloveboxes, or partner with an existing NQA-1 nuclear glovebox manufacturer supporting the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 cybersecurity requirements is also mandatory.
Opportunity ID: 352710
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003244 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.258 — Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NNSA |
| Description: | This NOFO imposes several eligibility requirements for funding. To be considered for evaluation, an applicant’s submission must meet the criteria set forth: 1.Funding must be for the expansion or modernization of glovebox manufacturing facilities. For this NOFO, expansion or modernization includes significantly enlarging an existing facility or increasing the capacity of an existing facility via material capital investment. Both expansion and modernization will be evaluated on the materiality of the investment relative to existing production. 2.To comply with 2 CFR Part 200, funding is available to domestic nuclear glovebox manufacturers who have the domestic capability to perform the activity successfully. a. To qualify as a domestic entity, the entry must be organized and incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a particular state or territory of the United States, have a majority domestic ownership and control, and have a physical place of business in the United States. b. Entities banned from doing business with the U.S. government, such as entities debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible to participate in a federal program, are not eligible. 3. Applicants must be registered in SAMs before submitting their applications and maintain the SAMs registration with current information. a. Applicants must provide a valid Unique Entity Identification number (UEI) in the application. 4. Funding is available to nuclear glovebox manufacturers that have demonstrated the ability to fabricate a nuclear NQA-1 or ISO 9001 certified glovebox and to glovebox manufacturers who are supporting the NSE through a partnership with an existing NQA-1 nuclear glovebox manufacturer. 5. Applicants shall have implemented or be in the process of implementing the cybersecurity requirements contained in National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Iralien Sainvilmar 505-665-5491
iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov Yolanda Robinson-Freeman 505-845-4693 yolanda.r-freeman@nnsa.doe.gov Email:iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this modification is to post the NOFO questions received as of March 19, 2024. | Mar 21, 2024 | |
| The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement Modification is to add March 22, 2024, NLT 11:59 PM (EDT) as the Submission Deadline for Questions.
All other terms and conditions of the Funding Opportunity Announcement remain unchanged. |
Feb 29, 2024 | |
| Feb 29, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003244 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.258 — Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NNSA |
| Description: | This NOFO imposes several eligibility requirements for funding. To be considered for evaluation, an applicant’s submission must meet the criteria set forth: 1.Funding must be for the expansion or modernization of glovebox manufacturing facilities. For this NOFO, expansion or modernization includes significantly enlarging an existing facility or increasing the capacity of an existing facility via material capital investment. Both expansion and modernization will be evaluated on the materiality of the investment relative to existing production. 2.To comply with 2 CFR Part 200, funding is available to domestic nuclear glovebox manufacturers who have the domestic capability to perform the activity successfully. a. To qualify as a domestic entity, the entry must be organized and incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a particular state or territory of the United States, have a majority domestic ownership and control, and have a physical place of business in the United States. b. Entities banned from doing business with the U.S. government, such as entities debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible to participate in a federal program, are not eligible. 3. Applicants must be registered in SAMs before submitting their applications and maintain the SAMs registration with current information. a. Applicants must provide a valid Unique Entity Identification number (UEI) in the application. 4. Funding is available to nuclear glovebox manufacturers that have demonstrated the ability to fabricate a nuclear NQA-1 or ISO 9001 certified glovebox and to glovebox manufacturers who are supporting the NSE through a partnership with an existing NQA-1 nuclear glovebox manufacturer. 5. Applicants shall have implemented or be in the process of implementing the cybersecurity requirements contained in National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Iralien Sainvilmar 505-665-5491
iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov Yolanda Robinson-Freeman 505-845-4693 yolanda.r-freeman@nnsa.doe.gov Email:iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003244 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.258 — Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NNSA |
| Description: | This NOFO imposes several eligibility requirements for funding. To be considered for evaluation, an applicant’s submission must meet the criteria set forth: 1.Funding must be for the expansion or modernization of glovebox manufacturing facilities. For this NOFO, expansion or modernization includes significantly enlarging an existing facility or increasing the capacity of an existing facility via material capital investment. Both expansion and modernization will be evaluated on the materiality of the investment relative to existing production. 2.To comply with 2 CFR Part 200, funding is available to domestic nuclear glovebox manufacturers who have the domestic capability to perform the activity successfully. a. To qualify as a domestic entity, the entry must be organized and incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a particular state or territory of the United States, have a majority domestic ownership and control, and have a physical place of business in the United States. b. Entities banned from doing business with the U.S. government, such as entities debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible to participate in a federal program, are not eligible. 3. Applicants must be registered in SAMs before submitting their applications and maintain the SAMs registration with current information. a. Applicants must provide a valid Unique Entity Identification number (UEI) in the application. 4. Funding is available to nuclear glovebox manufacturers that have demonstrated the ability to fabricate a nuclear NQA-1 or ISO 9001 certified glovebox and to glovebox manufacturers who are supporting the NSE through a partnership with an existing NQA-1 nuclear glovebox manufacturer. 5. Applicants shall have implemented or be in the process of implementing the cybersecurity requirements contained in National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Iralien Sainvilmar 505-665-5491
iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov Yolanda Robinson-Freeman 505-845-4693 yolanda.r-freeman@nnsa.doe.gov Email:iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003244 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Energy Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.258 — Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NNSA |
| Description: | This NOFO imposes several eligibility requirements for funding. To be considered for evaluation, an applicant’s submission must meet the criteria set forth: 1.Funding must be for the expansion or modernization of glovebox manufacturing facilities. For this NOFO, expansion or modernization includes significantly enlarging an existing facility or increasing the capacity of an existing facility via material capital investment. Both expansion and modernization will be evaluated on the materiality of the investment relative to existing production. 2.To comply with 2 CFR Part 200, funding is available to domestic nuclear glovebox manufacturers who have the domestic capability to perform the activity successfully. a. To qualify as a domestic entity, the entry must be organized and incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a particular state or territory of the United States, have a majority domestic ownership and control, and have a physical place of business in the United States. b. Entities banned from doing business with the U.S. government, such as entities debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible to participate in a federal program, are not eligible. 3. Applicants must be registered in SAMs before submitting their applications and maintain the SAMs registration with current information. a. Applicants must provide a valid Unique Entity Identification number (UEI) in the application. 4. Funding is available to nuclear glovebox manufacturers that have demonstrated the ability to fabricate a nuclear NQA-1 or ISO 9001 certified glovebox and to glovebox manufacturers who are supporting the NSE through a partnership with an existing NQA-1 nuclear glovebox manufacturer. 5. Applicants shall have implemented or be in the process of implementing the cybersecurity requirements contained in National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Iralien Sainvilmar 505-665-5491
iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov Yolanda Robinson-Freeman 505-845-4693 yolanda.freeman@nnsa.doe.gov Email:iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 352710 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003244 (BASE) -> FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003244.pdf
Folder 352710 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003244 (000002) -> FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003244_Amd_000002.pdf
Folder 352710 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003244 (000003) -> FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003244_Amd_000003.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Iralien Sainvilmar 505-665-5491 iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov Yolanda Robinson-Freeman 505-845-4693 yolanda.r-freeman@nnsa.doe.gov Email: iralien.sainvilmar@nnsa.doe.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.258 | PKG00285126 | Feb 29, 2024 | Apr 05, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352710 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
352710 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352710 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
352710 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
352710 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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