Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001313
Apply for DE FOA 0001313
- The Idaho Field Office in the energy science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Adanced Reactor Industry Competition for Concept Development" 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 Jul 31, 2015 and posted on Jul 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 5, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All U.S. entities are eligible for award in accordance with 2 CFR 910.124, Eligibility. This financial assistance award is also a covered program (as defined in 2 CFR 910.124(b))and must be accomplished in the economic interest of the United States as stated in 2 CFR 910.124. Eligible entities include, but are not limited to, teams, consortia, or other partnership arrangements consisting of companies that meet the criteria of 2 CFR 910.124 (c) (1) (2). In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126 (b) (1) (2), Competition, eligibility of the prime applicant for award is restricted to for profit entities, as defined in 2 CFR 910.350(b). Institutes of higher education non profits state, local and tribal government entities federal agencies and instrumentalities (other than DOE) foreign entities non profit consortia (incorporated or unincorporated) and FFRDCs are not eligible to participate as a prime applicant. This restriction does not apply to sub recipients, sub awardees, vendors, or team members of the prime/lead applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy released a discretionary funding opportunity called the "Adanced Reactor Industry Competition for Concept Development" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001313). The core purpose of the program is to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear reactor concepts by creating a closer working relationship between DOE and private industry. Rather than funding basic research in isolation, the FOA is structured to support industry-led projects that can meaningfully move a reactor design forward along the development path, with an eye toward designs that could realistically be demonstrated around the 2035 timeframe.
DOE planned to make up to two awards under this announcement, using a cooperative agreement funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically means DOE expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, technical engagement, oversight, or coordination), as opposed to a more hands-off grant. The total estimated funding amount for the FOA was listed as $80,000,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000,000 and no stated award floor. A key requirement is cost sharing, meaning the selected industry awardees must contribute a portion of the project cost from non-federal sources. The FOA is associated with CFDA number 81.121, Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration, and it was managed through DOE's Idaho Field Office.
A major constraint in the FOA is timing and scope. DOE emphasized that while the awards are meant to support an overall multi-year development effort, the funded work scope must be limited to activities that can be completed within the next five years, and any government obligation is explicitly contingent on the availability of appropriated funds. In other words, even if a project is selected, DOE is careful to state that no legal liability for payment exists until funds are appropriated and formally obligated, the contracting officer issues the award, and the recipient receives official notice that funds are available.
On eligibility, the FOA was open broadly to U.S. entities under DOE's eligibility regulations (referencing 2 CFR 910.124), but it placed an important restriction on who can serve as the prime applicant. The prime/lead applicant had to be a for-profit entity as defined in 2 CFR 910.350(b). Universities, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, other federal agencies, foreign entities, nonprofit consortia, and federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) were not eligible to apply as the prime recipient. However, these organizations could still participate as subrecipients, subawardees, vendors, or team members under an eligible for-profit prime. DOE also noted that this is a "covered program" and must be carried out in the economic interest of the United States, which signals an emphasis on domestic benefit, industrial competitiveness, and U.S.-based value creation.
For logistics and applicant support, DOE posted the FOA on FedConnect under the same reference number and required that applications be submitted through Grants.gov. The posting date was July 31, 2015, and DOE indicated it would allow about 64 days for applicants to respond, setting an application deadline of October 5, 2015 (with the opportunity later archived on November 4, 2015). DOE scheduled an informational webinar for August 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. EST to cover financial assistance requirements, application submission expectations, and how the merit review process would work. Interested parties were encouraged to submit questions through the FedConnect portal by August 17, 2015 so DOE could address them during the webinar. A listed point of contact for access issues was Mark Payne, Contract Specialist (phone 208-526-3127), with an ARC2015 mailbox referenced for communications.
In practical terms, this FOA was designed as an industry-focused push to help a small number of advanced reactor concepts move from earlier-stage development toward readiness for future demonstration, using substantial federal support paired with private cost share, and with DOE actively engaged through a cooperative agreement structure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Adanced Reactor Industry Competition for Concept Development" and is issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001313.
What is the main purpose of this FOA?
The core purpose is to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear reactor concepts by creating a closer working relationship between DOE and private industry, supporting industry-led projects that can move a reactor design forward toward potential demonstration around the 2035 timeframe.
Is this FOA focused on basic research?
No. The FOA is described as supporting industry-led projects intended to meaningfully advance a reactor design along a development path, rather than funding basic research in isolation.
How many awards did DOE plan to make under this announcement?
DOE planned to make up to two awards under this FOA.
What type of funding instrument would be used?
DOE planned to use a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates DOE expects substantial involvement during the project (such as technical engagement, oversight, or coordination), rather than a more hands-off grant relationship.
What was the total estimated funding amount for the FOA?
The total estimated funding amount was listed as $80,000,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $50,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is a key requirement, meaning selected industry awardees must contribute a portion of the project cost from non-federal sources.
Which CFDA program is associated with this FOA?
The FOA is associated with CFDA number 81.121, Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration.
Which DOE office managed this FOA?
The FOA was managed through DOE's Idaho Field Office.
What is the timeline constraint for the funded work scope?
DOE emphasized that while awards are meant to support an overall multi-year development effort, the funded work scope must be limited to activities that can be completed within the next five years.
Does selection guarantee that DOE will pay for the project?
No. DOE stated that any government obligation is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds. DOE also indicated there is no legal liability for payment until funds are appropriated and formally obligated, the contracting officer issues the award, and the recipient receives official notice that funds are available.
Who was eligible to apply?
The FOA was open broadly to U.S. entities under DOE eligibility regulations (referencing 2 CFR 910.124), but with an important restriction on who may serve as the prime/lead applicant.
Who was eligible to be the prime/lead applicant?
The prime/lead applicant had to be a for-profit entity as defined in 2 CFR 910.350(b).
Can a university apply as the prime recipient?
No. Universities were not eligible to apply as the prime recipient under this FOA.
Can a nonprofit organization apply as the prime recipient?
No. Nonprofits were not eligible to apply as the prime recipient under this FOA.
Can state, local, or tribal governments apply as the prime recipient?
No. State/local/tribal governments were not eligible to apply as the prime recipient under this FOA.
Can other federal agencies apply as the prime recipient?
No. Other federal agencies were not eligible to apply as the prime recipient under this FOA.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
No. Foreign entities were not eligible to apply as the prime recipient under this FOA.
Can nonprofit consortia serve as the prime recipient?
No. Nonprofit consortia were not eligible to apply as the prime recipient under this FOA.
Can federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) apply as the prime recipient?
No. FFRDCs were not eligible to apply as the prime recipient under this FOA.
If an organization cannot be the prime, can it still participate?
Yes. Organizations that were not eligible to serve as the prime recipient could still participate as subrecipients, subawardees, vendors, or team members under an eligible for-profit prime.
What does it mean that this is a "covered program" carried out in the economic interest of the United States?
DOE noted the FOA is a "covered program" and must be carried out in the economic interest of the United States, signaling an emphasis on domestic benefit, industrial competitiveness, and U.S.-based value creation.
Where was the FOA posted?
DOE posted the FOA on FedConnect under the same reference number.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the FOA posting date?
The posting date was July 31, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 5, 2015.
How long did DOE indicate applicants would have to respond?
DOE indicated it would allow about 64 days for applicants to respond.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on November 4, 2015.
Was there an informational webinar?
Yes. DOE scheduled an informational webinar for August 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
What topics would the informational webinar cover?
The webinar was intended to cover financial assistance requirements, application submission expectations, and how the merit review process would work.
How could interested parties submit questions for DOE to address during the webinar?
Interested parties were encouraged to submit questions through the FedConnect portal by August 17, 2015.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Mark Payne, Contract Specialist, at 208-526-3127.
Was there a specific email/mailbox referenced for communications?
Yes. An ARC2015 mailbox was referenced for communications.
What is the overall practical intent of the FOA?
The FOA was designed as an industry-focused effort to help a small number of advanced reactor concepts move from earlier-stage development toward readiness for future demonstration, using substantial federal support paired with private cost share, and with DOE actively engaged through a cooperative agreement structure.
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