Opportunity Information: Apply for W911NF 10 R 0008
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- The Dept of the Army Materiel Command in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Partnership in Research Transition (PIRT) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.431 Basic Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2010 and posted on Jul 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 22, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This BAA is open only to covered institutions identified in the U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary list for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). However, sub awards to non HBCUs and/or industry are allowable for up to 30 percent of the annual budget.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Partnership in Research Transition (PIRT) Program is a U.S. Army research funding opportunity designed specifically to support Army-relevant science and engineering work at eligible HBCUs. It is sponsored by the Department of the Army and carried out under the policy direction of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), with day-to-day administration handled by the Army Research Office (ARO). PIRT is described as the second phase of an earlier effort known as the Battlefield Capability Enhancement (BCE) Centers of Excellence, signaling that the program is aimed at moving strong research programs closer to practical use by the Army rather than purely exploratory research.
The core purpose of the program is to strengthen a select set of high-interest scientific and engineering disciplines by funding innovative research that is both topic-focused and "near transition ready," meaning the work should be positioned to move toward adoption, demonstration, or integration into Army needs in the nearer term. In addition to producing research outcomes that matter to the Army and the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), the program also has a capacity-building goal that aligns with ARL policy and the broader mission of the White House Initiative on HBCUs: improving the ability of HBCUs to deliver excellent education and to conduct research that supports Department of Defense national security functions. In practical terms, that means the Army is not only looking for good technical ideas, but also for proposals that help build durable research capability, talent pipelines, and institutional strength at HBCUs.
This opportunity is issued as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which is a competitive research announcement mechanism recognized under FAR 6.102(d)(2) and DoD grants and agreements rules (DODGARS 22.315). The BAA format is important because it signals that applicants should follow the BAA instructions rather than expecting a separate, later Request for Proposals (RFP). The Army explicitly notes that no additional solicitation or RFP will be released, so the BAA itself is the controlling document for requirements, proposal content, evaluation expectations, and submission procedures.
Eligibility is restricted to covered institutions listed by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities. At the same time, the program allows collaboration beyond HBCUs through subawards: up to 30 percent of the annual budget may be issued as subawards to non-HBCU institutions and/or industry partners. That structure encourages HBCU-led projects while still permitting teams to bring in specialized capabilities, facilities, or transition partners when needed, as long as the majority of the effort and funding remains anchored at the HBCU.
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which typically indicates more active federal involvement than a standard grant, often through coordination, technical engagement, or transition-related collaboration. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number listed is 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research). The opportunity anticipated approximately five awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $20,000,000. Individual awards list a ceiling of $3,000,000, with no stated minimum award floor. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on applicants and can make participation more feasible for institutions with limited discretionary resources.
Key dates and access details are straightforward. The opportunity was posted July 20, 2010, with the BAA expected to be viewable around July 22, 2010 on the Army Research Laboratory website and also available in Grants.gov. Proposals had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 22, 2010. Applicants were directed to locate the posting in Grants.gov using the Funding Opportunity Number W911NF-10-R-0008. The listed point of contact for program questions was Ms. Peggy Lacewell (919-549-4339, peggy.lacewell@us.army.mil), and an additional contact was provided for electronic access issues: Ernie Dixon, Procurement Analyst (919-549-4270).
In short, PIRT FY 2010 is an HBCU-set-aside Army research program focused on advancing Army-relevant, transition-oriented R&D while also building long-term HBCU research capacity. It offers sizable cooperative agreement funding, allows limited non-HBCU and industry subawards to support collaboration and transition, and relies on a single BAA (not a later RFP) as the definitive source of proposal instructions and requirements.
FAQs: FY 2010 HBCU Partnership in Research Transition (PIRT) Program (U.S. Army)
What is the FY 2010 HBCU Partnership in Research Transition (PIRT) Program?
PIRT is a U.S. Army research funding opportunity created to support Army-relevant science and engineering research at eligible Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It emphasizes research that is positioned to move closer to practical use by the Army, not just early-stage exploration.
Which Army organizations sponsor and administer PIRT?
The program is sponsored by the Department of the Army. It operates under the policy direction of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), and it is administered day-to-day by the Army Research Office (ARO).
How does PIRT relate to the Battlefield Capability Enhancement (BCE) Centers of Excellence?
PIRT is described as the second phase of the earlier Battlefield Capability Enhancement (BCE) Centers of Excellence effort. That framing signals a focus on advancing strong research programs toward transition and Army use, rather than purely exploratory research.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen a select set of high-interest scientific and engineering disciplines by funding innovative, topic-focused research that is "near transition ready" and relevant to Army needs and the Army Research Laboratory (ARL).
What does "near transition ready" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the opportunity description, "near transition ready" means the research should be positioned to move toward adoption, demonstration, or integration into Army needs in the nearer term, rather than remaining only conceptual or long-range basic inquiry.
Is the program only about technical research outcomes?
No. In addition to producing Army-relevant outcomes, PIRT includes a capacity-building goal aligned with ARL policy and the White House Initiative on HBCUs. The Army is looking for proposals that also build durable research capability, talent pipelines, and institutional strength at HBCUs.
What kind of solicitation is this (BAA vs. RFP)?
This opportunity is issued as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), a competitive research announcement mechanism recognized under FAR 6.102(d)(2) and DoD grants and agreements rules (DODGARS 22.315).
Will there be a separate Request for Proposals (RFP) later?
No. The Army explicitly states that no additional solicitation or RFP will be released. The BAA itself is the controlling document for requirements, proposal content, evaluation expectations, and submission procedures.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to covered institutions listed by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Can non-HBCU universities or companies participate?
Yes, through subawards. The program permits collaboration beyond HBCUs, but the project must be HBCU-led and the subaward portion is capped.
What is the subaward funding limit for non-HBCU or industry partners?
Up to 30 percent of the annual budget may be issued as subawards to non-HBCU institutions and/or industry partners.
What does the subaward rule imply about how proposals should be structured?
It implies the majority of the effort and funding must remain anchored at the HBCU, while allowing limited use of specialized capabilities, facilities, or transition partners through subawards.
What type of award instrument is expected?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, which typically means more active federal involvement than a standard grant (for example, coordination, technical engagement, or transition-related collaboration).
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The listed CFDA number is 12.431 (Basic Scientific Research).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated approximately five awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $20,000,000.
What was the maximum award size?
Individual awards list a ceiling of $3,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2010.
Where could applicants find the BAA?
The BAA was expected to be viewable around July 22, 2010 on the Army Research Laboratory website and also available in Grants.gov.
How were proposals submitted?
Proposals had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the proposal deadline?
The submission deadline was 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 22, 2010.
What funding opportunity number was used to locate the posting on Grants.gov?
Applicants were directed to locate the posting using Funding Opportunity Number W911NF-10-R-0008.
Who was the program point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact for program questions was Ms. Peggy Lacewell at 919-549-4339 or peggy.lacewell@us.army.mil.
Who could applicants contact for electronic access issues?
For electronic access issues, the contact listed was Ernie Dixon, Procurement Analyst, at 919-549-4270.
What is the program trying to achieve overall?
PIRT FY 2010 is an HBCU-set-aside Army research program focused on advancing Army-relevant, transition-oriented R&D while also building long-term HBCU research capacity, with HBCU-led projects and limited subawards to support collaboration and transition.
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