Opportunity ID: 357232

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0002967
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 0
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Nov 19, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 04, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 21, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 14, 2025
Archive Date: Mar 16, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain. Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include:

1. Transport of enriched, up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel. To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages: 1. Oxide transportation packages. 2. Metal transportation packages. 3. UF6 transportation packages. 4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479
rigbyja@id.doe.gov
Mark B. Payne 208-526-3127
paynemb@id.doe.gov
Email:rigbyja@id.doe.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Amendment 005 modifies the NOFO as follows:
1.) Removes the environmental report from the NOFO part 1, page 21. The environmental report is not required during the application phase.
2.) Removes the environmental report and environmental checklist from the list of attached documents. These documents are not required during the application
phase.
3.) NOFO part 2, page 32, instructions for Offeror Environmental Report and Environmental Questionnaire revised to reflect that these documents are not required until after award announcements are made.
4.) Provides additional responses to official questions regarding the HALEU Transportation NOFO.
Feb 04, 2025
Amendment 004 modifies the NOFO as follows:
1.) Changes the application due date from January 31, 2025, to February 14, 2025, at 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Affects NOFO pages 1, 5 & 6.
2.) Removes references to the community benefits plan, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and justice40 environmental initiatives from NOFO part 1. Affects NOFO pages 17-18, 20, 24, 29 & 30.
3.) Removes community benefits plan as a Technical Review Criteria. Team Knowledge, Skills, Capabilities & Project Resources was previously Technical review Criteria item #4 and is now Technical Review Criteria item #3. Affects NOFO pages 29-30.
4.) Changes several values within the Technical Review Criteria weighted values. Technical Merit and Potential Impact increased to 50%, Project Management Plan increased to 40% and Community Benefits plan decreased to 0%. Affects NOFO Pages 29-30.
5.) NOFO Part 2: Removes instructions regarding the community benefit plan as well as references to diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) initiatives and Justice 40 environmental initiatives. Affects Previous NOFO part 2 on pages 7, 16, 20, 23-31, 32, 34, 71.
6.) Attachments – HALEU Transportation Package: Removes the community benefits plan for research and development from the list of available NOFO documents.
7.) Provides additional responses to official questions regarding the HALEU Transportation NOFO.
Nov 19, 2024
Amendment 003: This amendment
1.) Changes application submission requirement from grants.gov to application submission via email with primary email submission to Contract Specialist Jeff Rigby,
email: rigbyja@id.doe.gov and secondary email submission to Contracting Officer Mark Payne, email: paynemb@id.doe.gov. Changes are found in HALEU
Transportation NOFO (DE-FOA-0002967) part 1 pages 6 & 27 and HALEU Transportation NOFO (DE-FOA-0002967) part 2 page 7.
Nov 19, 2024
Amendment 002: This amendment
1.) Change the due date for proposals from Tuesday January 21st, 2025 to Friday January 31, 2025 at 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Page 5

2.) Add instructions regarding when a foreign entity participation waiver can be submitted to DOE. (Page 9 on NOFO part I)

3.) Provide responses to official questions regarding the HALEU Transportation NOFO.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Nov 19, 2024
Amendment 001: This Amendment:
1. Edits and Corrects section II.B. Limitation on Number of Applications Eligible for Review (pages 10-11) to reflect the original intent for the number of applications that would be accepted within each topic area.
Nov 19, 2024
Nov 19, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0002967
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 0
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Nov 19, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 04, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 21, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 14, 2025
Archive Date: Mar 16, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain. Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include:

1. Transport of enriched, up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel. To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages: 1. Oxide transportation packages. 2. Metal transportation packages. 3. UF6 transportation packages. 4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479
rigbyja@id.doe.gov
Mark B. Payne 208-526-3127
paynemb@id.doe.gov
Email:rigbyja@id.doe.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0002967
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 0
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Nov 19, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 28, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 14, 2025
Archive Date: Mar 16, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Special district governments
Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain. Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include:

1. Transport of enriched, up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel. To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages: 1. Oxide transportation packages. 2. Metal transportation packages. 3. UF6 transportation packages. 4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479
rigbyja@id.doe.gov
Mark B. Payne 208-526-3127
paynemb@id.doe.gov
Email:rigbyja@id.doe.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0002967
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 0
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Nov 19, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 14, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2025
Archive Date: Mar 02, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Special district governments
Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain. Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include:

1. Transport of enriched, up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel. To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages: 1. Oxide transportation packages. 2. Metal transportation packages. 3. UF6 transportation packages. 4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479
rigbyja@id.doe.gov
Mark B. Payne 208-526-3127
paynemb@id.doe.gov
Email:rigbyja@id.doe.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0002967
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 0
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Nov 19, 2024
Last Updated Date: Dec 11, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2025
Archive Date: Mar 02, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Special district governments
Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain. Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include:

1. Transport of enriched, up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel. To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages: 1. Oxide transportation packages. 2. Metal transportation packages. 3. UF6 transportation packages. 4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479
rigbyja@id.doe.gov
Mark B. Payne 208-526-3127
paynemb@id.doe.gov
Email:rigbyja@id.doe.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0002967
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 0
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Nov 19, 2024
Last Updated Date: Dec 03, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 21, 2025
Archive Date: Feb 20, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Special district governments
Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain. Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include:

1. Transport of enriched, up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel. To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages: 1. Oxide transportation packages. 2. Metal transportation packages. 3. UF6 transportation packages. 4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479
rigbyja@id.doe.gov
Mark B. Payne 208-526-3127
paynemb@id.doe.gov
Email:rigbyja@id.doe.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0002967
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 0
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Nov 19, 2024
Last Updated Date: Nov 19, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 21, 2025
Archive Date: Feb 20, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $6,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Special district governments
Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain. Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include:

1. Transport of enriched, up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel. To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages: 1. Oxide transportation packages. 2. Metal transportation packages. 3. UF6 transportation packages. 4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479
rigbyja@id.doe.gov
Mark B. Payne 208-526-3127
paynemb@id.doe.gov
Email:rigbyja@id.doe.gov

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