Opportunity ID: 357823

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003487
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 26, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 12, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 11, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000,000
Award Ceiling: $40,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity:
This Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technological advancement across the front-end nuclear fuel cycle to ensure the development of a safe, sustainable and efficient supply chain of enriched uranium, enhancing current processes, and addressing technology gaps
• Topic Area 1: Up to two Demonstration Project awards
• Topic Area 2: Four to ten Research and Development Project awards
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.) Change the application due date listed on page 32 NOFO Part 1, to March 12, 2025.
2.) Removes the environmental report from the NOFO part 1, page 21. The environmental report is not required during the application phase.
3.) Removes the environmental report and environmental checklist from the list of attached documents. These documents will not be required during the application phase. The "Environmental Report" instructions will be sent to award selectees after DOE completes the award selection process.
4.) NOFO part 2, page 32, instructions for "Offeror Environmental Report" section has been revised. The "Environmental Questionnaire" section on NOFO Part 2, page 32, has been removed and will not be required for the application or negotiation phase. The "Environmental Report" instructions will be sent to award selectees after DOE completes the award selection process.
5.) Provides additional responses to official questions regarding the HALEU Innovative Technology NOFO.
Feb 06, 2025
Amendment 004 modifies the NOFO as follows:
1.) Removes references to the community benefits plan (CBP), diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and justice40 environmental initiatives from NOFO part 1. Affects NOFO pages 14, 17-18, 19-20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 32-33 & 36-37.
2.) Removes community benefits plan as a Technical Review Criteria item. Team Knowledge, Skills, Capabilities & Project Resources was previously Technical Review Criteria item #4 is now Technical Review Criteria item #3 for both Topic Area 1 and Topic Area 2. Affects NOFO pages 32-36.
3.) 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% in both Topic Area 1 and Topic Area 2. Affects NOFO Pages 32-36.
4.) 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. Formerly found in previous NOFO part 2 on pages 7, 16, 20, 23-31, 32, 34, 45, 71.
5.) Attachments – HALEU Transportation Package: Removes the community benefits plan for research and development from the list of available NOFO documents.
6.) Provides additional responses to official questions regarding the HALEU Transportation NOFO.
Dec 18, 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 Innovative Technology NOFO (DE-FOA-0003487) part 1 pages 6, 23 & 33 and Innovative Technology NOFO (DE-FOA-0003487) part 2 page 7.
Dec 18, 2024
Amendment 002: This amendment
1.) Establishes March 2 2025, at 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time as the final day for question submission.
2.) Provides an updated Question and Answer document for this NOFO dated January 8, 2025.
Dec 18, 2024
Amendment 001: This amendment
1.) Extends the due date for applications to Wednesday March 12th, 2025, at 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
2.) Provides an updated Question and Answer document for this NOFO dated January 6, 2025.
Dec 18, 2024
Dec 18, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003487
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 26, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 12, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 11, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000,000
Award Ceiling: $40,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Idaho Field Office
Description: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity:
This Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technological advancement across the front-end nuclear fuel cycle to ensure the development of a safe, sustainable and efficient supply chain of enriched uranium, enhancing current processes, and addressing technology gaps
• Topic Area 1: Up to two Demonstration Project awards
• Topic Area 2: Four to ten Research and Development Project awards
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-0003487
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 28, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 12, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 11, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000,000
Award Ceiling: $40,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having 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: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity:
This Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technological advancement across the front-end nuclear fuel cycle to ensure the development of a safe, sustainable and efficient supply chain of enriched uranium, enhancing current processes, and addressing technology gaps
• Topic Area 1: Up to two Demonstration Project awards
• Topic Area 2: Four to ten Research and Development Project awards
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-0003487
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 14, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 12, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 11, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000,000
Award Ceiling: $40,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having 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: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity:
This Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technological advancement across the front-end nuclear fuel cycle to ensure the development of a safe, sustainable and efficient supply chain of enriched uranium, enhancing current processes, and addressing technology gaps
• Topic Area 1: Up to two Demonstration Project awards
• Topic Area 2: Four to ten Research and Development Project awards
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-0003487
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 08, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 12, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 11, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000,000
Award Ceiling: $40,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having 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: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity:
This Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technological advancement across the front-end nuclear fuel cycle to ensure the development of a safe, sustainable and efficient supply chain of enriched uranium, enhancing current processes, and addressing technology gaps
• Topic Area 1: Up to two Demonstration Project awards
• Topic Area 2: Four to ten Research and Development Project awards
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-0003487
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jan 07, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 12, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 11, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000,000
Award Ceiling: $40,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having 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: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity:
This Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technological advancement across the front-end nuclear fuel cycle to ensure the development of a safe, sustainable and efficient supply chain of enriched uranium, enhancing current processes, and addressing technology gaps
• Topic Area 1: Up to two Demonstration Project awards
• Topic Area 2: Four to ten Research and Development Project awards
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-0003487
Funding Opportunity Title: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Energy
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Dec 18, 2024
Last Updated Date: Dec 18, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 26, 2025
Archive Date: Mar 28, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000,000
Award Ceiling: $40,000,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having 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: High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity:
This Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technological advancement across the front-end nuclear fuel cycle to ensure the development of a safe, sustainable and efficient supply chain of enriched uranium, enhancing current processes, and addressing technology gaps
• Topic Area 1: Up to two Demonstration Project awards
• Topic Area 2: Four to ten Research and Development Project awards
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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