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 |