Opportunity Information: Apply for 2012 BCTEP 01
Apply for 2012 BCTEP 01
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Construction Technology Extension Program (BCTEP) Pilot Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.611 Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2012 and posted on Feb 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by All proposals, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 13, 2012. Proposals received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. Review, selection, and award processing is expected to be completed in June 2012. The approximate start date for awards under this FFO is expected to be July 1, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible proposers are existing MEP Centers, which are expected to form an appropriate contractual relationship (subaward or procurement) with community/technical colleges or universities with existing commercial building automation/technology systems curricula and/or trade associations with existing commercial building automation/technology systems curricula. Other MEP Centers may be included as subrecipients as appropriate to the proposer s defined geographic region. Letters of commitment from subawardees and contractors regarding faculty, facilities and/or curriculum/materials should be included.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Building Construction Technology Extension Program (BCTEP) Pilot Projects opportunity is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cooperative agreement funding call intended to launch and test a new extension-style program focused on improving energy efficiency in commercial and industrial buildings. The central technical theme is "re-tuning," described as a systematic, semi-automated process used to detect and correct operational problems in buildings. In practical terms, the program is aimed at improving how buildings actually run day to day by identifying issues in controls, scheduling, equipment operation, and building automation performance that can drive unnecessary energy use. Rather than focusing on major retrofits or new construction, the emphasis is on operational improvement and performance optimization, especially in environments that already rely on building automation and control systems.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 2012 BCTEP 01) falls under the discretionary category and uses the cooperative agreement instrument, which generally implies more active involvement by the federal agency during the project period than a standard grant. The activity area is listed as science and technology and other research and development, and it is associated with CFDA 11.611, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Consistent with that connection, eligibility is limited: only existing MEP Centers can serve as the primary applicants. Those MEP Centers are expected to build a delivery and training partnership through formal contractual relationships, such as subawards or procurements, with organizations that already have relevant educational capacity. Specifically, NIST expects partnerships with community colleges, technical colleges, or universities that have existing curricula in commercial building automation and technology systems, and/or trade associations that already offer curricula in these same areas. The announcement also allows other MEP Centers to participate as subrecipients if it makes sense for the geographic scope proposed. To show that these partnerships are real and ready to execute, proposals are expected to include letters of commitment from subawardees and contractors covering items such as faculty support, facilities access, and curriculum or training materials.
The program is framed as a pilot effort, meaning the projects are meant to demonstrate workable approaches, test implementation models, and generate lessons that could inform a broader future BCTEP rollout. Because the goal is to increase operational energy efficiency in existing commercial and industrial building operations, a competitive proposal would logically be expected to outline how the project will deliver re-tuning capabilities in the field, how it will train or upskill the workforce involved in building operations and controls, and how it will translate technical building automation knowledge into repeatable services that can be deployed across a region. While the notice itself does not list cost share requirements, it explicitly states that cost sharing or matching is not required, which can lower barriers for eligible applicants and allow projects to focus on rapid pilot deployment.
Key dates and administrative details are clear and firm. The opportunity was posted February 14, 2012, with an updated current closing date requiring that all proposals (paper or electronic) be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 13, 2012. Late submissions are not reviewed or considered. NIST anticipated completing review, selection, and award processing in June 2012, with an approximate project start date of July 1, 2012. The opportunity was archived April 14, 2012, reflecting that it was a time-bound pilot solicitation.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Building Construction Technology Extension Program (BCTEP) Pilot Projects (NIST) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Building Construction Technology Extension Program (BCTEP) Pilot Projects opportunity, a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cooperative agreement funding call intended to launch and test a new extension-style program focused on improving energy efficiency in commercial and industrial buildings.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2012 BCTEP 01.
What type of award is being offered?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means NIST expects to be more actively involved during the project period than it would be under a standard grant.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory program?
This opportunity is listed under the discretionary category.
What is the main technical focus of the BCTEP pilot?
The central technical theme is "re-tuning," described as a systematic, semi-automated process used to detect and correct operational problems in buildings.
What does "re-tuning" mean in practical terms?
In practical terms, re-tuning focuses on improving how buildings run day to day by identifying issues in controls, scheduling, equipment operation, and building automation performance that can drive unnecessary energy use.
Is the program aimed at retrofits or new construction?
No. The emphasis is on operational improvement and performance optimization rather than major retrofits or new construction.
What kinds of buildings are targeted?
The program is focused on existing commercial and industrial buildings, especially environments that already rely on building automation and control systems.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is listed as science and technology and other research and development.
Which CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.611, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).
Who is eligible to apply as the primary applicant?
Eligibility is limited to existing MEP Centers, which can serve as the primary applicants.
Can non-MEP organizations apply directly as the prime applicant?
No. Based on the eligibility description provided, only existing MEP Centers may apply as the primary applicant.
Are partnerships required, and what kinds of partners does NIST expect?
Yes. MEP Centers are expected to build a delivery and training partnership through formal contractual relationships (such as subawards or procurements) with organizations that already have relevant educational capacity.
What types of educational organizations are specifically mentioned as expected partners?
NIST expects partnerships with community colleges, technical colleges, or universities that have existing curricula in commercial building automation and technology systems, and/or trade associations that already offer curricula in these same areas.
Can other MEP Centers participate if they are not the primary applicant?
Yes. The announcement allows other MEP Centers to participate as subrecipients if it makes sense for the geographic scope proposed.
What kinds of formal arrangements are expected with partners?
The partnership is expected to be established through formal contractual relationships, such as subawards or procurements.
What documentation is expected to prove partnerships are in place?
Proposals are expected to include letters of commitment from subawardees and contractors. These letters should cover items such as faculty support, facilities access, and curriculum or training materials.
Is this opportunity a pilot, and what does that imply?
Yes, it is framed as a pilot effort. Projects are meant to demonstrate workable approaches, test implementation models, and generate lessons that could inform a broader future BCTEP rollout.
What would a competitive proposal be expected to address (based on the description provided)?
Given the stated goals, a competitive proposal would logically be expected to outline how the project will deliver re-tuning capabilities in the field, how it will train or upskill the workforce involved in building operations and controls, and how it will translate building automation knowledge into repeatable services that can be deployed across a region.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice explicitly states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 14, 2012.
What is the deadline for proposal submission?
All proposals (paper or electronic) had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 13, 2012.
Are late submissions accepted?
No. Late submissions are not reviewed or considered.
When did NIST expect to complete review and make awards?
NIST anticipated completing review, selection, and award processing in June 2012.
What was the approximate project start date?
The approximate project start date was July 1, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived April 14, 2012, indicating it was a time-bound pilot solicitation.
Who can be contacted for assistance accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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