Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 2012 OHA BIOWATCH SUPP
Apply for DHS 2012 OHA BIOWATCH SUPP
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BioWatch Program Field Operations and Sample Collection Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.091 Homeland Security Biowatch Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 18, 2012 and posted on Jun 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $999,999.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 27 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments City or township governments State governments.
- Please note this FOA is for existing Biowatch recipients. Please do not apply is you are not eligible
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Opportunity Summary:
The BioWatch Program Field Operations and Sample Collection Activities funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH-SUPP) is a continuation cooperative agreement offered by the Department of Homeland Security through the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division. It is specifically restricted to jurisdictions that are already participating in BioWatch; the announcement repeatedly emphasizes that non-recipients should not apply. In practical terms, this is supplemental or ongoing support meant to sustain an existing capability rather than launch a new site or bring new partners into the program.
BioWatch itself is described as a central part of DHSs broader effort to prevent and respond to biological terrorism. The program functions as an early warning system intended to detect the deliberate release of select aerosolized biological agents. Its core operational concept is continuous air monitoring in large metropolitan areas, paired with coordinated sample collection and analysis workflows, so that public safety and public health partners can receive timely indications of a potential bioterrorism event. Just as important as the monitoring hardware is the coordination framework: BioWatch is meant to operate in close alignment with state and local public health communities so that detection can translate into informed decision-making, preparedness actions, and response operations.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity sits under the Disaster Prevention and Relief activity category and carries CFDA 97.091 (Homeland Security BioWatch Program). DHS anticipated up to 27 awards. The award ceiling is listed as 999,999, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost share or matching requirement. Eligible applicant types are governmental entities at the state, county, and city or township level, but eligibility is effectively narrowed further by the requirement that the applicant already be a current BioWatch recipient. The posting date was June 29, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 28, 2013, and an archive date of July 28, 2013.
For support with accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Sean Lilly, Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-447-5869.
BioWatch Program Field Operations and Sample Collection Activities (DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH-SUPP) - FAQs
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the BioWatch Program Field Operations and Sample Collection Activities funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH-SUPP). It is offered as a continuation cooperative agreement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
2) Is this a new grant for starting BioWatch in a new location?
No. The opportunity is repeatedly described as restricted to jurisdictions that are already participating in BioWatch. It is positioned as supplemental or ongoing support intended to sustain an existing capability, not to launch a new site or add new program partners.
3) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant types are governmental entities at the state, county, and city or township level. However, eligibility is effectively narrowed to applicants that are already current BioWatch recipients (i.e., jurisdictions already participating in BioWatch).
4) Can non-recipients apply?
No. The announcement emphasizes that non-recipients should not apply. In practical terms, only jurisdictions already participating in BioWatch are eligible.
5) What agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
6) What kind of award instrument is this?
This opportunity is described as a continuation cooperative agreement.
7) What is the purpose of the BioWatch Program (as described here)?
BioWatch is described as a central part of DHS's broader effort to prevent and respond to biological terrorism. The program functions as an early warning system intended to detect the deliberate release of select aerosolized biological agents.
8) How does BioWatch work operationally, according to the description?
The core operational concept described is continuous air monitoring in large metropolitan areas, paired with coordinated sample collection and analysis workflows. The goal is to provide public safety and public health partners with timely indications of a potential bioterrorism event.
9) Why is coordination with public health mentioned as important?
The description emphasizes that BioWatch is meant to operate in close alignment with state and local public health communities so that detection can translate into informed decision-making, preparedness actions, and response operations.
10) What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits under the Disaster Prevention and Relief activity category.
11) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA is 97.091 (Homeland Security BioWatch Program).
12) How many awards did DHS anticipate?
DHS anticipated up to 27 awards.
13) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as 999,999.
14) Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
15) Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
16) When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is June 29, 2012.
17) What is the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date is June 28, 2013.
18) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 28, 2013.
19) Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Sean Lilly, Grants Specialist. Phone: 202-447-5869.
20) What does it mean that this is "supplemental or ongoing support"?
Based on the description provided, it means the funding is intended to sustain an existing BioWatch capability within jurisdictions already participating in the program, rather than to create a new BioWatch site or expand eligibility to new jurisdictions.
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