Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000692
Apply for DE FOA 0000692
- The Idaho Field Office in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Accident Tolerant Fuel (DRAFT)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 3, 2012 and posted on Mar 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Federally owned independent corporations may apply but should contact the DOE (see Part VII, B of this funding opportunity announcement) for an eligibility determination. FFRDC Contractors may participate as members of a team, partnership or consortium, but may not apply as the prime.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Idaho Field Office, released a draft Funding Opportunity Announcement (dFOA) titled "Accident Tolerant Fuel (DRAFT)" under Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000692. The draft is tied to DOE's Accident Tolerant Fuels (ATF) program, which aims to advance the development and early-stage testing of new light water reactor (LWR) fuel concepts that perform better under accident conditions. In practical terms, the program is about improving how nuclear fuel and related materials behave during off-normal events, with the goal of enhancing safety margins for the existing LWR fleet.
This posting is not a live solicitation for funding. DOE makes it explicit that, because this is only a draft FOA, the agency is not requesting, accepting, or reviewing applications or proposals at this stage, and it will not make awards based on the draft. Instead, the purpose is to collect feedback from industry, researchers, and other interested stakeholders so DOE can refine the final FOA it expects to issue later in Spring 2012. The draft itself is to be made available on Grants.gov under the same reference number prior to the associated workshop.
A central part of the input process is the LWR ATF Development Workshop scheduled for March 29, 2012, in Salt Lake City, Utah. DOE indicates it will use this meeting to share its current strategy for how it intends to develop, assess, and downselect LWR fuel concepts with enhanced accident tolerant characteristics. Just as importantly, the workshop is designed to let participants comment on DOE's proposed approach, including the process and objectives described in the draft FOA. Stakeholders are then given roughly a week after the workshop to provide written feedback.
Comments, questions, concerns, and suggestions on the dFOA are due by April 9, 2012. Responses are to be submitted to the DOE Contract Specialist, Heather Merrill, at merrilhj@id.doe.gov (phone 208-526-1650). DOE states that it will consider all submitted input, but it also sets expectations that it does not plan to respond individually to commenters and may not address every specific point raised. Instead, DOE plans to publish a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document around the time the final FOA is released, using the FAQ as the primary method to clarify issues and communicate how it interpreted common themes from the feedback.
Although this posting is a draft-only request for comments, the source data gives a preview of what the eventual funding effort may look like. The anticipated award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial DOE involvement during project execution (for example, technical collaboration, milestone reviews, or shared decision-making compared with a more hands-off grant). The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, aligned to CFDA 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration). The draft indicates an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000, an expectation of about three awards, and an award ceiling of $6,000,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement is also indicated, meaning recipients would likely be expected to contribute a portion of total project costs, a common feature for applied energy technology demonstrations and development programs.
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted in the sense that many entity types may participate, but several exclusions and limitations are listed. Other federal agencies are not eligible to apply. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient, though they may participate as part of a team, partnership, or consortium. Additionally, certain nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded. Federally owned independent corporations may apply, but DOE advises them to contact the agency for an eligibility determination. These details collectively suggest DOE anticipated a competitive, industry-engaged R and D program where utilities, fuel vendors, manufacturers, national lab partners, and universities could potentially team, but with restrictions on who can lead as the primary applicant.
In short, this opportunity is best understood as a structured request for public and industry input on how DOE should run an Accident Tolerant Fuel development and testing program for LWRs, not as a call for proposals. The key action for interested parties during this draft phase is to review the dFOA on Grants.gov, participate in or follow the March 29, 2012 workshop discussions, and submit concrete written recommendations by April 9, 2012 so DOE can shape the final FOA and accompanying FAQ that will govern the actual competition later in Spring 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DOE Draft FOA: Accident Tolerant Fuel (DE-FOA-0000692)
1) Is this a live funding solicitation I can apply to right now?
No. This posting is a draft Funding Opportunity Announcement (dFOA) and is not a live solicitation. DOE states it is not requesting, accepting, or reviewing applications or proposals at this stage, and it will not make awards based on the draft.
2) What is the purpose of releasing this draft FOA?
The purpose is to collect feedback from industry, researchers, and other stakeholders so DOE can refine the final FOA it expects to issue later in Spring 2012.
3) What program is this draft FOA tied to?
It is tied to DOE's Accident Tolerant Fuels (ATF) program, focused on advancing development and early-stage testing of new light water reactor (LWR) fuel concepts that perform better under accident conditions, with the goal of enhancing safety margins for the existing LWR fleet.
4) Who released the draft FOA?
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Idaho Field Office, released the draft FOA titled "Accident Tolerant Fuel (DRAFT)."
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000692.
6) Where will the draft FOA be available?
DOE indicates the draft is to be made available on Grants.gov under the same reference number prior to the associated workshop.
7) What is the key event associated with the draft FOA?
DOE is holding a Light Water Reactor (LWR) Accident Tolerant Fuel (ATF) Development Workshop on March 29, 2012, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
8) What is the purpose of the March 29, 2012 workshop?
DOE plans to use the workshop to share its current strategy for developing, assessing, and downselecting LWR fuel concepts with enhanced accident tolerant characteristics. The workshop is also designed to let participants comment on DOE's proposed approach, including the process and objectives described in the draft FOA.
9) How long do stakeholders have to provide written feedback after the workshop?
DOE indicates stakeholders have roughly a week after the workshop to provide written feedback.
10) When are comments on the draft FOA due?
Comments, questions, concerns, and suggestions are due by April 9, 2012.
11) How do I submit comments, questions, or suggestions?
Responses are to be submitted to the DOE Contract Specialist, Heather Merrill, at merrilhj@id.doe.gov. A phone contact is also provided: 208-526-1650.
12) Will DOE respond to my comment individually?
DOE sets the expectation that it does not plan to respond individually to commenters and may not address every specific point raised.
13) How will DOE communicate clarifications based on stakeholder feedback?
DOE plans to publish a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document around the time the final FOA is released. DOE describes the FAQ as the primary method it will use to clarify issues and communicate how it interpreted common themes from the feedback.
14) When does DOE expect to release the final FOA?
DOE expects to issue the final FOA later in Spring 2012.
15) What award instrument does DOE anticipate using for the eventual competition?
The draft indicates the anticipated award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
16) What does it mean that the anticipated award instrument is a cooperative agreement?
The information provided notes that a cooperative agreement typically signals substantial DOE involvement during project execution, such as technical collaboration, milestone reviews, or shared decision-making, compared with a more hands-off grant.
17) What is the activity category and CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. It is aligned to CFDA 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration).
18) How much total funding is estimated in the draft?
The draft indicates an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000.
19) How many awards does DOE expect to make?
The draft indicates an expectation of about three awards.
20) What is the award ceiling mentioned in the draft?
The draft indicates an award ceiling of $6,000,000.
21) Is cost sharing or matching expected?
Yes. The draft indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients would likely be expected to contribute a portion of total project costs.
22) Who is eligible to apply, based on the draft?
Eligibility is described as broadly unrestricted in the sense that many entity types may participate, but the draft lists specific exclusions and limitations.
23) Are other federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Other federal agencies are not eligible to apply.
24) Can FFRDC contractors apply as the prime recipient?
No. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient. However, they may participate as part of a team, partnership, or consortium.
25) Are any nonprofit organizations excluded?
Yes. Certain nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are excluded.
26) Can federally owned independent corporations apply?
The draft indicates federally owned independent corporations may apply, but DOE advises them to contact the agency for an eligibility determination.
27) Is this draft primarily aimed at gathering input or at selecting awardees?
It is aimed at gathering input. The draft is a structured request for public and industry feedback on how DOE should run an Accident Tolerant Fuel development and testing program for LWRs, not a call for proposals.
28) What are the key actions for interested parties during the draft phase?
The key actions described are to review the dFOA on Grants.gov, participate in or follow the March 29, 2012 workshop discussions, and submit written recommendations by April 9, 2012.
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