Opportunity Information: Apply for CRNBAA14 003
Apply for CRNBAA14 003
- The NSWC CRANE in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CRNBAA14 003 HBCU MI ONLY" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 15, 2014 and posted on May 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $160,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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.
- As provided in 10 U.S.C. 2362, eligibility for this competition is open only to covered educational institutions, which are defined as a. institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.) or b. accredited post secondary minority institutions. Enrollments, accreditation, and other factors may affect an institution s eligibility in any given year. With the exception of HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), in order to meet the eligibility criterion under C.1.a. above, an institution must apply for eligibility designation from the Department of Education (DoEd) each year. A copy of the DoEd letter certifying eligibility in FY 2014 for Title III or Title V assistance must be included with each application submitted under this BAA. The eligibility letter will not be included in the page limit (see Section D.2). If the eligibility letter is not submitted with the application, the applicant will be deemed ineligible and the application will not be considered by DoD. Please note that recruitment and selection procedures for students affected by an award under this BAA must comply with Section 2000d of Title 42, United States Code, which provides No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
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Opportunity Summary:
CRNBAA14 003 (labeled "HBCU MI ONLY") is a FY 2014 Department of Defense Broad Agency Announcement administered by NSWC Crane that funds basic and applied research projects proposing new, original technical concepts in two specific focus areas. The solicitation is designed to attract novel solutions rather than incremental updates, and the government indicates it may make multiple awards depending on proposal quality and the availability of funds. The program sits in the Science and Technology / Research and Development category (CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research) and uses a grant as the funding instrument.
The technical topics are narrowly defined. The first area seeks research on in situ and ex situ characterization of dendrite formation, with the broader goal of improving battery performance and safety; proposals would be expected to advance how dendrites are observed, measured, or understood under operating and laboratory conditions and how that understanding can translate to safer, more reliable batteries. The second area focuses on building or enhancing a Real Time Virtual Environment (REVE) that includes hardware-in-the-loop capabilities to support adaptive RADAR data processing and fusion techniques; in practice, this points to efforts that combine real-time simulation, sensor or processor hardware integration, and advanced signal processing methods to improve how radar data are interpreted and fused.
Funding for the opportunity is relatively modest and appears structured for small research efforts: the estimated total funding is $160,000, with an award ceiling of $80,000, an award floor of $0, and an expected number of awards of 2. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. Because this is a BAA, the announcement emphasizes that the final number and size of awards can vary, and selections are driven by technical merit and available funds.
Eligibility is restricted by statute (10 U.S.C. 2362) to "covered educational institutions," meaning institutions that qualify under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act or accredited postsecondary minority institutions. The listing highlights that eligibility can depend on annual enrollment, accreditation, and other factors. A key compliance detail is that, except for HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), institutions generally must obtain an annual eligibility designation letter from the Department of Education; for FY 2014 submissions under this BAA, a copy of that Department of Education letter must be included with the application, and failure to include it results in the applicant being deemed ineligible. The opportunity also notes that student recruitment and selection connected to awards must comply with federal nondiscrimination requirements under 42 U.S.C. 2000d.
Operationally, proposals had to be submitted electronically through grants.gov, with a hard deadline of 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, June 16, 2014. The opportunity was posted May 15, 2014, and archived July 16, 2014. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Brittany Lyons, Contract Specialist at NSWC Crane (812-854-3421, brittany.s.lyons@navy.mil).
FAQs: CRNBAA14 003 ("HBCU MI ONLY") DoD BAA (NSWC Crane)
What is CRNBAA14 003?
CRNBAA14 003 (labeled "HBCU MI ONLY") is a FY 2014 Department of Defense Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) administered by NSWC Crane. It supports basic and applied research projects that propose new, original technical concepts in two specified focus areas.
Who is administering this opportunity?
The announcement is administered by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane on behalf of the Department of Defense.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.
What program category and CFDA does this fall under?
The opportunity is in the Science and Technology / Research and Development category and is identified under CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research).
Is this a standard solicitation or a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)?
It is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The BAA format emphasizes innovative approaches and indicates that the number and size of awards can vary based on proposal quality and the availability of funds.
What kinds of projects is the government looking for?
The solicitation is designed to attract novel solutions rather than incremental updates. Projects should propose new, original technical concepts within one of the two defined technical focus areas.
What are the technical focus areas?
There are two narrowly defined focus areas:
- Dendrite characterization (battery safety and performance): Research on in situ and ex situ characterization of dendrite formation, intended to improve battery performance and safety by advancing how dendrites are observed, measured, or understood under operating and laboratory conditions, and how that understanding can translate to safer, more reliable batteries.
- Real Time Virtual Environment (REVE) with hardware-in-the-loop for adaptive RADAR processing: Building or enhancing a Real Time Virtual Environment (REVE) that includes hardware-in-the-loop capabilities to support adaptive RADAR data processing and fusion techniques, combining real-time simulation, integration with sensor/processor hardware, and advanced signal processing methods to improve interpretation and fusion of radar data.
Does the opportunity support both basic and applied research?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly funds basic and applied research projects.
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $160,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $80,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards does the government expect to make?
The expected number of awards is 2, with the BAA noting that the final number and size of awards may vary based on technical merit and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted by statute (10 U.S.C. 2362) to "covered educational institutions." This includes institutions that qualify under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act or accredited postsecondary minority institutions.
What factors can affect whether an institution is eligible?
The announcement notes that eligibility can depend on factors such as annual enrollment, accreditation, and other requirements tied to the covered educational institution designation.
Is a Department of Education eligibility letter required?
Yes in most cases. Except for HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), institutions generally must obtain an annual eligibility designation letter from the Department of Education.
What happens if the Department of Education eligibility letter is not included?
For FY 2014 submissions under this BAA, a copy of the Department of Education eligibility designation letter must be included with the application (except as noted for HBCUs and TCUs). Failure to include it results in the applicant being deemed ineligible.
Are there any compliance requirements related to student recruitment or selection?
Yes. Student recruitment and selection connected to awards must comply with federal nondiscrimination requirements under 42 U.S.C. 2000d.
How were proposals required to be submitted?
Proposals had to be submitted electronically through grants.gov.
What was the proposal submission deadline?
The hard deadline was 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, June 16, 2014.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on May 15, 2014, and archived on July 16, 2014.
Can the government make more than one award?
Yes. The announcement states it may make multiple awards depending on proposal quality and the availability of funds.
Who should be contacted for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Brittany Lyons, Contract Specialist at NSWC Crane. Phone: 812-854-3421. Email: brittany.s.lyons@navy.mil.
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