This grant is for the purpose of funding crucial research into the hidden costs associated with utilizing untrusted vendors for 5G infrastructure. It is structured as a single-stage, open competitive process, requiring interested applicants to submit a comprehensive proposal detailing how they plan to address the program’s specified objectives. All submissions will undergo a thorough evaluation by a dedicated merit review panel. The assessment will primarily consider the proposal’s strong alignment with the grant’s core aims, specifically focusing on 5G vendor risk analysis and accurate cost identification. Furthermore, the panel will scrutinize the applicant’s documented capacity to deliver timely and impactful results on the proposed research objectives, ensuring robust and actionable findings.
Opportunity ID: 328007
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PARIS-PD-2020-CA-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Using Untrusted Vendors for 5G |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See NOFO for full details. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to France |
| Description: |
This will be a single-stage open competitive process. Interested applicants will submit a full proposal addressing all the proposed program objectives. Proposals will be thoroughly evaluated and scored by a merit review panel. Proposal review will consider the proposal’s alignment with program objectives, as well as the applicant’s documented capacity to deliver timely results on the proposed objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kevin H OConnor
Grantor Phone 17039392358 Email:oconnorkh@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 328007 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 5G NOFO.pdf
Folder 328007 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Information -> Q&A on Untrusted Vendor NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kevin H OConnor Grantor Phone 17039392358 Email: oconnorkh@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00262469 | Jul 07, 2020 | Jul 24, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328007 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
328007 SF424A-1.0.pdf
328007 SF424B-1.1.pdf
328007 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328007 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
328007 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
328007 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf