The Department of Homeland Security, through its Office of Procurement Operations, is offering this grant to solicit proposals for exploratory research in Nuclear Detection Technology. This grant is specifically for developing innovative technologies and methodologies that can dramatically improve the national capability to detect and report attempts to import or transport nuclear devices, Special Nuclear Material (SNM), or radiological materials intended for illicit use. The primary purpose of this initiative is to significantly enhance national security by strengthening defenses against the trafficking of dangerous materials. This funding aims to foster advancements crucial for protecting the nation from nuclear threats.
Opportunity ID: 53139
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | CFP10-DNDO-01 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Exploratory Research in Nuclear Detection Technology |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
Assistance Listings: | 97.077 — Homeland Security Research Testing, Evaluation, and Demonstration of Technologies Related to Nuclear Detection |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Mar 24, 2010 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2010 |
Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2010 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | For this CFP, the Government encourages proposals from the following types of organizations which could serve as the prime contractor: National Laboratories, Federal Government Laboratories, National Agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, Federal Government Activities, Federal Agencies, and University Affiliated Research Centers. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
Description: | This Call for Proposals (CFP) solicits proposals in the area of Nuclear Detection Technology that outline technologies and methodologies that can dramatically improve the national capability to detect and report attempts to import or transport a nuclear device, SNM, or radiological material intended for illicit use. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ THE CFP IN ITS ENTIRETY AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. To access the full CFP, go to www.fbo.gov, search by Agency (Department of Homeland Security), then by (Office of Procurement Operations) to find the subject CFP. |
Link to Additional Information: | CFP10-DNDO-01 |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
William C Fuller
Dept of Homeland Security Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Washington, DC 20528 Email:William.C.Fuller@dhs.gov |
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