The Department of Labor (DOL) is offering a grant to fund research on forced labor in the production of electronic goods in Malaysia. The grant aims to determine the existence of forced labor in this industry. Verite, a reputable organization with a proven track record in researching labor risks in electronic goods production, has been identified as uniquely qualified to conduct the research. The grant funding will support Verite in carrying out the study. Deadline for submissions is Nov 14, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 205173
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SGA-ILAB-NOI-8 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Notice of Intent-Research on Forced Labor in the Production of Electronic Goods-Malaysia |
| Opportunity Category:: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 450,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | This is a Notice of Intent and not a request for competitive grant applications. The Department of Labor intends to award a sole-source Cooperative Agreement to:
Verite- |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | OASAM |
| Description:: | Authority: DOL Manual Series (DLMS) 2-836 (G)(2) (b,d and e): The activity to be funded is essential to the satisfactory completion of an activity presently funded by DOL, wherein competition would result in duplication of work at an additional cost to the Government; and delay in the time of program completion and the recipient has unique qualifications to perform the type of activity to be funded. Any responses received as a result of this NOI shall be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and will not be considered for purposes of award under this announcement notice.
The DOL Office of Procurement Services (OPS) is seeking to award a sole source Cooperative Agreement to: Verite, 44 Belchertown Road, Amherst MA 01002. The funding will allow Verite to conduct a research study on whether forced labor exists in the production of electronic goods in Malaysia. Verite is uniquely qualified to conduct and implement the research project in Malaysia in the timeline required because of their established track record of conducting research on migrant workers’ risk of forced labor in the production of specific electronic goods, including raw materials or component parts |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1