Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA 12 15 PKM
Apply for FOA 12 15 PKM
- The Air Force Research Lab in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ADVANCED DROP IN BIO FUELS PRODUCTION PROJECT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2012 and posted on Jun 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 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 $210,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Domestic Sources Only
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Opportunity Summary:
The ADVANCED DROP IN BIO FUELS PRODUCTION PROJECT (Funding Opportunity Number FOA 12 15 PKM) is a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory funding opportunity focused on building practical, domestic capacity to produce "drop-in" biofuels that can directly replace conventional petroleum-based military fuels without requiring engine or infrastructure changes. The central aim is not just to fund a standalone refinery or a lab-scale technology demonstration, but to stand up one or more complete, end-to-end U.S.-based value chains that cover the full path from feedstock supply through finished fuel delivery. That means the effort explicitly spans feedstock production and aggregation, logistics and transport of that feedstock, conversion at commercial facilities (referred to as Integrated Biorefineries), and then downstream blending, transportation, storage, and distribution of the finished fuel.
A key feature of the program is the Government's intent to form an Integrated Biofuels Production Enterprise (IBPE). In practical terms, the IBPE is a partnership-based structure that links all the necessary players across the supply chain so the result is an operational, commercially scaled production system rather than a collection of disconnected projects. The scope anticipates major real-world execution work, including the design of facilities, construction of new assets and/or retrofitting of existing ones, followed by validation, qualification, and ongoing operation. The production goal is clearly commercial in scale: each supported enterprise is expected to reach at least 10 million gallons per year of neat (unblended) biofuel production capacity.
The fuel produced under this program is intended for military operational use, so the performance and certification requirements are central to the opportunity. The IBPE must be capable of producing drop-in liquid transportation fuels that meet military specifications, and by the time the enterprise becomes operational the fuels must be approved and certified as MILSPEC equivalents for JP-5, JP-8, and/or F-76. In other words, this is geared toward producing fuels suitable for use in military aircraft and shipboard or tactical applications where strict standards are non-negotiable, and success is measured by producing certified, usable fuel at scale rather than simply proving a technology concept.
From an award and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary science and technology research and development program using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically implies substantial Government involvement during execution compared with a standard grant. The estimated total funding amount listed is $210,000,000, with an expectation of up to 5 awards. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees are expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funding, consistent with the program's emphasis on building commercially relevant, operational infrastructure. Eligibility is limited to domestic sources only, with the eligible applicant category listed as "Others" and additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
The opportunity was posted on June 27, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 13, 2012, and an archive date of September 12, 2012. The associated CFDA number is 12.800 (Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program). For access issues or assistance, the listed point of contact is Laura Ortiz, Agreements Negotiator, at (937) 656-9883.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Advanced Drop In Bio Fuels Production Project?
The Advanced Drop In Bio Fuels Production Project is a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory funding opportunity focused on building practical, domestic capacity to produce "drop-in" biofuels. These fuels are intended to directly replace conventional petroleum-based military fuels without requiring changes to engines or existing fuel infrastructure.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FOA 12 15 PKM.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to stand up one or more complete, end-to-end, U.S.-based value chains that cover the full path from feedstock supply through finished fuel delivery. The program is designed to result in an operational, commercially scaled production system rather than a standalone refinery or a lab-scale technology demonstration.
What parts of the biofuel supply chain are included in the scope?
The scope explicitly spans the full supply chain, including feedstock production and aggregation, logistics and transport of feedstock, conversion at commercial facilities (Integrated Biorefineries), and downstream blending, transportation, storage, and distribution of the finished fuel.
What is an Integrated Biofuels Production Enterprise (IBPE)?
The Integrated Biofuels Production Enterprise (IBPE) is the Government's intended partnership-based structure that links all necessary participants across the supply chain. The purpose is to ensure the outcome is an operational, commercially scaled biofuel production system rather than a set of disconnected projects.
Is this funding meant for a single facility or multiple connected activities?
It is not intended to fund only a standalone refinery or only a technology demonstration. The opportunity anticipates an integrated effort that connects feedstock sourcing, logistics, conversion, and finished fuel delivery as a coordinated enterprise.
What types of activities does the program anticipate supporting?
The anticipated execution work includes design of facilities, construction of new assets and/or retrofitting of existing assets, followed by validation, qualification, and ongoing operation. The emphasis is on real-world implementation leading to operational production.
What is the required production scale for supported projects?
Each supported enterprise is expected to reach at least 10 million gallons per year of neat (unblended) biofuel production capacity.
What does "drop-in" biofuel mean in this context?
In this opportunity, "drop-in" refers to biofuels that can directly replace conventional petroleum-based military fuels without requiring changes to engines or fuel infrastructure.
What fuel types must the enterprise be able to produce?
The enterprise must be capable of producing drop-in liquid transportation fuels intended for military operational use.
Which military fuel specifications are referenced for approval and certification?
By the time the enterprise becomes operational, fuels must be approved and certified as MILSPEC equivalents for JP-5, JP-8, and/or F-76.
Why is certification to military specifications important for this program?
The fuels are intended for military operational use, where strict performance and certification requirements apply. Success is measured by producing certified, usable fuel at scale rather than simply proving a technology concept.
What type of award instrument is expected for this opportunity?
The program uses a Cooperative Agreement as the award instrument.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically implies substantial Government involvement during execution compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is described as a discretionary science and technology research and development program using this structure.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $210,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity states an expectation of up to 5 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees are expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funding.
Why does the program require cost sharing or matching?
Based on the description provided, the cost share aligns with the program's emphasis on building commercially relevant, operational infrastructure and standing up operational value chains rather than isolated research efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to domestic sources only. The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Is this opportunity limited to U.S.-based applicants?
Yes. The eligibility statement specifies that eligibility is limited to domestic sources only.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 12.800, identified as the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 27, 2012.
What is the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date is August 13, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 12, 2012.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or assistance?
The listed point of contact is Laura Ortiz, Agreements Negotiator.
What is the contact phone number provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is (937) 656-9883.
How will success be judged for projects under this opportunity?
Based on the description, success is tied to creating an operational, commercially scaled, end-to-end U.S.-based production enterprise that produces drop-in fuels at scale and achieves approval and certification as MILSPEC equivalents for JP-5, JP-8, and/or F-76.
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