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- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the community development disaster prevention and relief law, justice and legal services science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2012 DHS ST LRBAA Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS) Research and Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2012 and posted on Mar 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $975,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private 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 Independent school districts City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2012 DHS ST LRBAA Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS) Research and Development opportunity is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (ST) Directorate solicitation that sits under DHS's Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA). The basic aim is to fund research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDTE) that strengthens the nation's ability to deliver effective emergency alerts and warnings through mobile devices using CMAS. Rather than being a single narrow grant program, it functions as a targeted call within the broader LRBAA framework, which is designed to attract innovative research that can be applied in real DHS operational environments and homeland security missions.
The notice highlights three specific research focus areas DHS ST is actively seeking. The first is Public Response (FRG.03), which centers on understanding how people actually react when they receive alert and warning messages on mobile phones. This type of work might examine factors like message wording, trust, perceived urgency, attention and comprehension, and whether mobile alerts lead to appropriate protective actions or unintended outcomes such as confusion, panic, or alert fatigue. The second area is Diverse Populations (FRG.04), which is about ensuring that alerts reach and work equally well for groups that may face barriers to access or comprehension. The notice explicitly mentions people with functional and access needs, transients and tourists, elderly and older adults, isolated or rural populations, institutional populations, and non-English speakers. Research in this area would be expected to address both timely delivery and effective usability, meaning the alerts are not only received but also understandable and actionable across different communities and contexts. The third area is Geo Targeting (FRG.05), focused on improving how precisely alerts can be targeted geographically. DHS is interested in research that helps determine when finer-grained targeting is appropriate, how far beyond an incident area an alert should extend, and the identification, testing, and evaluation of technologies that can enable more granular geo-targeting capabilities.
From a process standpoint, DHS strongly encourages submitting white papers on these topics before the close of the notice, even though the overarching LRBAA remains open until December 31, 2012. The submission pipeline is structured so that an initial white paper can be used to gauge DHS interest before a full proposal is invited. A key administrative requirement is registration in the DHS BAA portal at https://baa2.st.dhs.gov/portal/BAA/. Unregistered organizations cannot submit white papers or full proposals, so registration is effectively a gate to participation.
Funding is described as flexible and not pre-allocated at a fixed level within the LRBAA, meaning proposal selection depends not only on technical merit and relevance but also on the availability of funds at the time of evaluation. Awards under the LRBAA can be made through different mechanisms (contract, grant, or cooperative agreement), and applicants are told they will learn which mechanism applies if their white paper is encouraged to move forward to a full proposal. For this particular opportunity listing, the funding instrument type is identified as a grant, and the program anticipates up to 8 awards. The estimated total funding is $6,000,000, with individual award amounts ranging from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $975,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide mix of potential performers: state, county, city/township, special district, and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribal governments); public and Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); independent school districts; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The posted date is March 30, 2012, with an original closing date of May 24, 2012, later extended so the current closing date aligns with the LRBAA end date of December 31, 2012. The opportunity was archived on January 31, 2013. The administering office is DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division, and the contact listed for access issues is Sean Lilly, Grants Specialist, at 202-447-5869.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as DHS ST using the LRBAA to accelerate practical, evidence-based improvements to mobile emergency alerting. It emphasizes human behavior research (how people respond), equity and accessibility (alerts that work for diverse populations), and technical and policy-relevant work on location precision (better geo-targeting), with the expectation that funded projects will produce outcomes that can be tested, evaluated, and ultimately applied to real-world public warning operations.
FAQs: 2012 DHS ST LRBAA CMAS Research and Development (Commercial Mobile Alert Service)
What is the 2012 DHS ST LRBAA CMAS Research and Development opportunity?
This is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate solicitation issued under DHS's Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA). It seeks research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDTE) projects that strengthen the nation's ability to deliver effective emergency alerts and warnings to mobile devices using the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS).
Is this a standalone grant program or part of a larger solicitation?
It is a targeted call that sits within the broader DHS LRBAA framework. The LRBAA is designed to attract innovative research that can be applied in real DHS operational environments and homeland security missions.
What is the overall goal of the CMAS work described in this notice?
The stated aim is to fund RDTE that improves how emergency alerts and warnings are delivered through mobile devices using CMAS, with an emphasis on work that can be tested, evaluated, and ultimately applied to real-world public warning operations.
What research focus areas is DHS S&T actively seeking for this opportunity?
The notice identifies three focus areas: Public Response (FRG.03), Diverse Populations (FRG.04), and Geo Targeting (FRG.05).
What does the Public Response focus area (FRG.03) cover?
Public Response (FRG.03) centers on how people react when they receive alert and warning messages on mobile phones. Example topics mentioned include message wording, trust, perceived urgency, attention and comprehension, and whether mobile alerts drive appropriate protective actions or create unintended outcomes like confusion, panic, or alert fatigue.
What does the Diverse Populations focus area (FRG.04) cover?
Diverse Populations (FRG.04) focuses on making sure alerts reach and work equally well for groups that may face access or comprehension barriers. The notice explicitly mentions people with functional and access needs, transients and tourists, elderly and older adults, isolated or rural populations, institutional populations, and non-English speakers. The work is expected to address both timely delivery and effective usability so alerts are received, understood, and actionable in different communities and contexts.
What does the Geo Targeting focus area (FRG.05) cover?
Geo Targeting (FRG.05) focuses on improving the geographic precision of alerts. DHS is interested in research on when finer-grained targeting is appropriate, how far beyond an incident area an alert should extend, and the identification, testing, and evaluation of technologies that can enable more granular geo-targeting.
What type of activities does DHS intend to fund under this opportunity?
The notice describes funding for research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDTE) related to CMAS emergency alerting, particularly work that produces outcomes suitable for testing and evaluation and potential operational application.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates up to 8 awards.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding is $6,000,000.
What is the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards are expected to range from $100,000 (minimum) to $975,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided opportunity information.
What funding mechanisms can DHS use under the LRBAA?
Awards under the LRBAA can be made through different mechanisms, including contract, grant, or cooperative agreement. Applicants are told they will learn which mechanism applies if their white paper is encouraged to move forward to a full proposal. For this specific listing, the funding instrument type is identified as a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public and Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); independent school districts; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Does DHS encourage submitting a white paper first?
Yes. DHS strongly encourages submitting white papers on the topics before the close of the notice. The process is structured so an initial white paper can be used to gauge DHS interest before a full proposal is invited.
Do I need to register anywhere before submitting?
Yes. Registration in the DHS BAA portal is a key administrative requirement: https://baa2.st.dhs.gov/portal/BAA/ . Unregistered organizations cannot submit white papers or full proposals.
What does it mean that LRBAA funding is "flexible" and not pre-allocated?
Funding is described as not pre-allocated at a fixed level within the LRBAA. Proposal selection depends on technical merit and relevance, as well as the availability of funds at the time of evaluation.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date is March 30, 2012. The original closing date was May 24, 2012, and it was later extended so the closing date aligned with the LRBAA end date of December 31, 2012.
What is the LRBAA end date referenced in the notice?
The overarching LRBAA remained open until December 31, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on January 31, 2013.
Which DHS office administers this opportunity?
The administering office is the DHS Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
Who is the listed contact for portal access issues?
The contact listed for access issues is Sean Lilly, Grants Specialist, at 202-447-5869.
What kinds of outcomes does DHS appear to be seeking from funded projects?
Based on the notice description, the intent is to accelerate practical, evidence-based improvements to mobile emergency alerting, including human behavior research (public response), equity and accessibility (diverse populations), and improved location precision (geo-targeting), with outputs that can be tested, evaluated, and applied in real-world alerting operations.
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