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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Open Source LP/ MILP Solvers for CALSIM/ CalLite" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 14, 2013 and posted on Aug 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $340,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $340,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number R13AS20029, is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) Notice of Intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of California, Davis under CESU agreement #03FC810873 and CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV). The work is focused on developing efficient, open source computational methods and software for solving linear programming (LP) and mixed integer linear programming (MILP) problems tailored to CALSIM and CalLite. CALSIM and CalLite are widely used, general-purpose water resources simulation models that let users build representations of large water systems and define operating rules and constraints for management and planning studies. The stated goal is that better, application-specific LP/MILP solver capability will improve how these models simulate large, complex water resource systems, supporting more robust operational and long-range planning analyses.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a standard grant with minimal federal participation. The funding is fixed at an estimated total of $340,000, with an award ceiling and floor both listed as $340,000, indicating the intent to fund one project at that exact amount. No cost sharing or matching is required. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the eligible applicant type listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; however, this posting explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals. Instead, it is a non-competitive intent to award, and the government retains discretion to proceed without competition under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4).
Administratively, the notice was posted and created on August 14, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 28, 2013, and an archive date of August 29, 2013. The announcement notes that System for Award Management (SAM) requirements apply, with registration information available at http://www.sam.gov. For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at bbreen@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13AS20029.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
What type of announcement is this?
This is a Notice of Intent to make a single cooperative agreement award.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The posting explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals and is a non-competitive intent to award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states an intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of California, Davis.
What agreement framework is referenced for the intended award?
The notice references a CESU agreement, specifically CESU agreement #03FC810873.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.512, identified as Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The work focuses on developing efficient, open source computational methods and software for solving linear programming (LP) and mixed integer linear programming (MILP) problems tailored to CALSIM and CalLite.
What are CALSIM and CalLite?
CALSIM and CalLite are widely used, general-purpose water resources simulation models that allow users to represent large water systems and define operating rules and constraints for management and planning studies.
Why does the opportunity focus on LP and MILP solver capability?
The stated goal is that improved, application-specific LP/MILP solver capability will improve how CALSIM and CalLite simulate large, complex water resource systems, supporting more robust operational and long-range planning analyses.
What is the funding amount for this award?
The estimated total funding is $340,000.
Is the funding amount flexible (a range), or is it fixed?
It is presented as fixed for a single project: the award ceiling is $340,000 and the award floor is also $340,000.
How many awards does the notice indicate will be made?
The notice indicates an intent to fund one project through a single cooperative agreement award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the assistance instrument type?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project, rather than providing a standard grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
If eligible applicant types are listed, can other entities submit proposals anyway?
The notice states it is not a request for competitive proposals and is a non-competitive intent to award, so it is not presented as an open call for submissions.
Under what authority does the government state it can proceed without competition?
The notice states the government retains discretion to proceed without competition under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4).
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on August 14, 2013.
When was this opportunity created?
The notice lists the created date as August 14, 2013.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as August 28, 2013.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is listed as August 29, 2013.
Are System for Award Management (SAM) requirements mentioned?
Yes. The announcement notes that SAM requirements apply.
Where does the notice point for SAM registration information?
The notice directs users to http://www.sam.gov for registration information.
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
The contact email provided is bbreen@usbr.gov.
What should someone do if they need assistance accessing the full announcement?
The notice states to contact Beverly S. Breen, Grants Management Specialist, for questions or assistance accessing the full announcement.
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