Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001182
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- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DE FOA 0001182 Marine and Hydrokinetic Systems Performance Advancement II (SPA II) Component Metric Validation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 20, 2015 and posted on Jan 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 26, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses.
- Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and Government Owned, Government Operated laboratories (GOGOs) are not eligible to apply as prime recipient. Other than as provided in the Individuals or Domestic Entities sections of the FOA, all Prime Recipients receiving funding under this FOA must be incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a State or Territory of the United States.
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Opportunity Summary:
DE-FOA-0001182, titled "Marine and Hydrokinetic Systems Performance Advancement II (SPA II) Component Metric Validation," is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity administered through the Golden Field Office that targets technical improvements in marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy technologies. The FOA is positioned as the second phase of a broader, multi-year strategy to get MHK technologies closer to commercial readiness by improving the performance of critical components before they are integrated into full systems. This particular notice is a modification to the FOA, alerting applicants that certain information was changed on pages 24, 29, 41, and 80 of the original announcement, meaning potential applicants needed to rely on the updated FOA language for requirements and instructions.
SPA II builds directly on the earlier FY13 Systems Performance Advancement effort (DE-FOA-0000848, referred to as SPA I). Where SPA I emphasized developing and testing components with an eye toward overall system performance, SPA II narrows the lens further and puts explicit weight on validating defined component-level metrics. In practical terms, DOE is signaling that the program is not just interested in promising designs or prototypes, but in measurable, verifiable performance results for components that can later be used across multiple device concepts. The underlying goal is to increase annual energy production (AEP) while reducing levelized cost of energy (LCOE), which are two of the main benchmarks used to judge whether an energy technology can compete economically at scale.
The FOA supports projects under three topic areas selected because they are considered high-leverage pathways to boost performance and lower cost across many kinds of MHK systems. Topic Area 1 focuses on Advanced Controls, which generally means improving how devices sense conditions and respond in real time to maximize energy capture, manage loads, and improve survivability and reliability. Topic Area 2 covers Crosscutting Power Take Off (PTO) Components, aimed at the hardware and subsystems that convert captured mechanical or fluid energy into usable electrical power, with an emphasis on solutions that can apply broadly rather than being custom to a single device. Topic Area 3 addresses Innovative Structures, which typically relates to structural concepts, materials, and designs that improve durability and performance in harsh marine environments while also cutting fabrication, installation, and maintenance costs. Across all three areas, SPA II requires that the "key component metrics" identified for each topic be validated, reinforcing that demonstration and verification are central to what DOE intends to fund.
In terms of award structure, the funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement. This is important because cooperative agreements generally involve more substantial federal involvement than a standard grant, meaning DOE may expect active technical engagement, oversight, and collaboration during the project period. The opportunity is categorized under Energy and is tied to CFDA number 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). The FOA also includes a cost sharing requirement, so applicants should expect to provide a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with DOE EERE cost-share policies.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, for-profit companies (including small businesses), nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), institutions of higher education (public and private), and a range of local, state, and tribal government entities, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations. A key limitation is that Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and Government Owned, Government Operated laboratories (GOGOs) are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient, though they may sometimes participate in other roles depending on the FOA terms. The FOA also specifies that, unless covered by specific exceptions described in the FOA, prime recipients must be incorporated or otherwise formed under U.S. state or territorial law.
Administratively, applications had to be submitted through DOE's EERE Exchange portal, and applicants were required to register and create an Exchange account to apply. The original and current closing date listed is March 26, 2015, with an archive date of June 26, 2015, indicating the opportunity is historical rather than currently open. Questions about FOA content or submission logistics were directed through the channels listed in the full FOA on EERE Exchange, and the named contact for access issues was Jane B. Sanders at SPAIIFOA1182@ee.doe.gov.
One oddity in the extracted source fields is that the estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor are listed as 0, which usually reflects missing or unpopulated summary metadata rather than an actual zero-dollar program. For real planning, applicants would have needed to consult the full FOA package on EERE Exchange, especially since this notice explicitly states that pages in the FOA were revised and those revisions could affect requirements, allowable costs, or evaluation criteria.
FAQs: DE-FOA-0001182 (SPA II) Marine and Hydrokinetic Systems Performance Advancement II Component Metric Validation
What is DE-FOA-0001182?
DE-FOA-0001182 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Marine and Hydrokinetic Systems Performance Advancement II (SPA II) Component Metric Validation." It is administered through DOE's Golden Field Office and focuses on technical improvements for marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy technologies by advancing and validating the performance of critical components.
What is the main purpose of SPA II?
SPA II is designed as a second phase in a broader, multi-year DOE strategy to move MHK technologies closer to commercial readiness. The emphasis is on improving performance of critical components and validating defined component-level metrics before those components are integrated into full energy systems.
How is SPA II different from SPA I (DE-FOA-0000848)?
SPA II builds on the earlier FY13 Systems Performance Advancement effort (SPA I, DE-FOA-0000848). While SPA I focused on developing and testing components with an eye toward overall system performance, SPA II narrows the scope further by explicitly prioritizing validation of defined component-level metrics, with measurable and verifiable performance results.
What kinds of results is DOE looking for under SPA II?
Based on the FOA description, DOE is signaling interest in measurable, verifiable performance outcomes for components, not just promising designs or prototypes. The program requires validation of "key component metrics" for each topic area, meaning demonstration and verification are central expectations.
What are the program-level goals for MHK technologies in this FOA?
The underlying goals are to increase annual energy production (AEP) and reduce levelized cost of energy (LCOE). These benchmarks help indicate whether an energy technology can compete economically at scale.
What topic areas does SPA II fund?
The FOA supports projects under three topic areas:
- Topic Area 1: Advanced Controls
- Topic Area 2: Crosscutting Power Take Off (PTO) Components
- Topic Area 3: Innovative Structures
What is included under Topic Area 1 (Advanced Controls)?
Advanced Controls generally refers to improvements in how MHK devices sense conditions and respond in real time to maximize energy capture, manage loads, and improve survivability and reliability.
What is included under Topic Area 2 (Crosscutting Power Take Off Components)?
This area targets PTO hardware and subsystems that convert captured mechanical or fluid energy into usable electrical power. The stated emphasis is on solutions that can apply broadly across device concepts rather than being custom-built for a single device.
What is included under Topic Area 3 (Innovative Structures)?
This area typically relates to structural concepts, materials, and designs that improve durability and performance in harsh marine environments while also reducing fabrication, installation, and maintenance costs.
Does SPA II require validation of component metrics?
Yes. Across all three topic areas, the FOA requires that the "key component metrics" identified for each topic be validated, reinforcing that verification and metric-based performance evidence are required elements.
What type of funding instrument does this FOA use?
The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally involves more substantial federal involvement than a standard grant. In practical terms, DOE may expect active technical engagement, oversight, and collaboration during the project period, consistent with how cooperative agreements are typically administered.
Is there a cost share requirement?
Yes. The FOA includes a cost sharing requirement, meaning applicants should expect to provide a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with DOE EERE cost-share policies.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The FOA is tied to CFDA number 81.087, which is listed as Renewable Energy Research and Development.
What category is this funding opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Energy.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes:
- Individuals
- For-profit companies (including small businesses)
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities)
- Institutions of higher education (public and private)
- Local, state, and tribal government entities, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
Are Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) eligible as prime recipients?
No. The FOA states that FFRDCs and Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO) laboratories are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient. They may sometimes participate in other roles depending on the FOA terms.
Does the prime recipient need to be a U.S. entity?
Yes, with an important caveat. Unless covered by specific exceptions described in the FOA, prime recipients must be incorporated or otherwise formed under U.S. state or territorial law.
Where were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through DOE's EERE Exchange portal.
Was registration required to apply?
Yes. Applicants were required to register and create an Exchange account in order to apply through EERE Exchange.
What was the application due date?
The closing date listed is March 26, 2015.
Is this FOA currently open?
No. The opportunity appears to be historical. The archive date is listed as June 26, 2015.
What does it mean that this notice is a modification to the FOA?
The notice indicates that certain information in the original FOA was changed, and applicants needed to rely on the updated FOA language for requirements and instructions.
Which parts of the FOA were revised in the modification?
The modification alerts applicants that information was changed on pages 24, 29, 41, and 80 of the original announcement.
Why does the modification matter for applicants?
Because the FOA states that specific pages were revised, the updated language could affect requirements and instructions. The summary notes that revisions could potentially impact areas like requirements, allowable costs, or evaluation criteria, so applicants would have needed to consult the updated FOA package on EERE Exchange.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the FOA or submission logistics?
Questions about FOA content or submission logistics were directed through the channels listed in the full FOA on EERE Exchange.
Who is the named contact for access issues with EERE Exchange?
The named contact for access issues is Jane B. Sanders, reachable at SPAIIFOA1182@ee.doe.gov.
The summary shows estimated total funding and award amounts as 0. Does that mean there was no funding?
Not necessarily. The extracted source fields list estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, which is described as likely missing or unpopulated summary metadata rather than an actual zero-dollar program. For accurate planning details, applicants would have needed to consult the full FOA package on EERE Exchange.
Where should applicants look for the definitive requirements, instructions, and updated language?
The definitive source would be the full, updated FOA package posted on DOE's EERE Exchange, especially because this notice explicitly states that parts of the FOA were revised and applicants needed to rely on the updated language.
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