Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS IOOS 2014 2003854
Apply for NOAA NOS IOOS 2014 2003854
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2014 Marine Sensor and Other Advanced Observing Technologies Transition Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.012 Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2013 and posted on Aug 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 21, 2014 Letters of Intent are due on 11/01/2013 Full Proposals are due on 2/21/2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible funding applicants for this competition are institutions of higher education, non profit and for profit organizations, and State, local and tribal governments. Federal agencies or institutions and foreign governments may not be the primary recipient of awards under this announcement, but they are encouraged to partner with applicants when appropriate. If requesting funds under this award, Federal partners must identify the relevant statutory authorities that will allow for the receipt of funds. Because of the nature of this competition, the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. 1535) is not an appropriate authority.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2014 Marine Sensor and Other Advanced Observing Technologies Transition Project is a NOAA funding opportunity (run through the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System, or IOOS, in partnership with the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program) aimed at moving proven marine observing technologies from late-stage development into real, sustained operational use. The core idea is that improving ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observations requires more than inventing new tools; it requires smart investments that help mature sensors and observing systems become dependable parts of long-term monitoring networks that support forecasts, safety, economic activity, and environmental protection.
This competition specifically targets marine sensors and other advanced observing technologies that are beyond the basic research phase and ready for transition into operations. NOAA is looking for projects that solve long-standing and emerging observing problems by focusing on practical deployment and the full life-cycle realities of operating technology in the field. That includes not only hardware refinement, but also the recurring costs and planning needed for data management, routine operations, maintenance, calibration, and sustained performance. A key requirement is that proposals must demonstrate real operational end users who are prepared to integrate the technology into long-term use and commit to open data sharing, meaning the resulting observations should be broadly accessible rather than held in closed or proprietary pipelines.
Applicants are asked to align their ideas with one of two topic areas. The first is a broad category covering marine sensor transitions in general, intended to strengthen observational capacity across ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes environments. The second is narrower and focused on ocean acidification observing technologies, emphasizing improvements that better serve industries and stakeholders that are already impacted or potentially vulnerable to ocean acidification, such as fisheries and aquaculture, coral reef conservation efforts, and state or local resource agencies. NOAA required a two-step submission process: a Letter of Intent (LOI) first, followed by a full proposal if the applicant chooses to proceed, and applicants were expected to clearly label which topic area they were addressing so reviewers could evaluate the work against the right set of needs and outcomes.
Funding was planned as a joint investment, with an estimated total of up to $8 million available from IOOS and up to $1 million from the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program for FY 2014, subject to availability. NOAA anticipated making multiple cooperative agreement awards, generally ranging from about $250,000 to $1,000,000 per year for up to three years, with the possibility of exceptions for top-ranked proposals if funds allowed. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations to participate as long as they can demonstrate readiness to transition technology into sustained operations and support open data practices.
Eligibility was broad across the U.S. research and operational community. Institutions of higher education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments could apply as primary recipients. Federal agencies and foreign governments could not be the primary recipient, but federal partners were allowed to participate when appropriate, provided they cited the correct statutory authority to receive funds (with the Economy Act explicitly noted as not appropriate for this competition). Administratively, this was a discretionary opportunity under CFDA 11.012 (Integrated Ocean Observing System), using the cooperative agreement instrument, reflecting NOAA involvement beyond a simple pass-through grant.
The timeline for the opportunity reflected a typical federal competition cycle. It was posted on August 19, 2013, with Letters of Intent due November 1, 2013, and full proposals due February 21, 2014. The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS IOOS 2014 2003854, and the administering agency was the Department of Commerce (NOAA). Prospective applicants were encouraged to consult IOOS and the Ocean Acidification Program websites for program context and priorities, since alignment with operational network needs and the demonstrated commitment of end users were central to how proposals would be judged.
FY2014 Marine Sensor and Other Advanced Observing Technologies Transition Project (NOAA/IOOS) - FAQs
1) What is the purpose of the FY2014 Marine Sensor and Other Advanced Observing Technologies Transition Project?
This NOAA funding opportunity, run through the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) in partnership with the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, is designed to move proven marine observing technologies from late-stage development into real, sustained operational use. The emphasis is on transitioning technology into dependable, long-term monitoring networks that support forecasts, safety, economic activity, and environmental protection across ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes environments.
2) What kinds of projects does this competition target?
The competition targets marine sensors and other advanced observing technologies that are beyond basic research and are ready to transition into operations. Projects are expected to address practical deployment and the full life-cycle realities of field operations, including routine operations, maintenance, calibration, data management, and sustained performance.
3) Is this funding for early-stage research or invention of new tools?
No. The stated focus is not on inventing new tools at the basic research stage. It is focused on smart investments that help mature sensors and observing systems become dependable parts of sustained, long-term observing networks.
4) What does "transition into operations" mean in this opportunity?
"Transition into operations" refers to taking a proven, late-stage technology and moving it into real-world, sustained use as part of ongoing observing activities. This includes planning and budgeting for recurring operational needs such as data handling, routine operations, maintenance, calibration, and ensuring reliable performance over time.
5) Are operational end users required?
Yes. Proposals must demonstrate real operational end users who are prepared to integrate the technology into long-term use. This requirement is central to the transition objective and to ensuring that technology becomes part of sustained operational networks rather than remaining a one-off demonstration.
6) What are the expectations for data sharing and data access?
Projects must commit to open data sharing. The resulting observations are expected to be broadly accessible rather than kept in closed or proprietary pipelines.
7) What topic areas can applicants choose from?
Applicants are asked to align their proposals with one of two topic areas:
- Topic Area 1: Marine sensor transitions in general, intended to strengthen observational capacity across ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes environments.
- Topic Area 2: Ocean acidification observing technologies, focused on improvements that better serve industries and stakeholders impacted or potentially vulnerable to ocean acidification.
8) What kinds of stakeholders are highlighted under the ocean acidification topic area?
The ocean acidification topic area emphasizes serving industries and stakeholders already impacted or potentially vulnerable to ocean acidification, including fisheries and aquaculture, coral reef conservation efforts, and state or local resource agencies.
9) How should applicants indicate which topic area they are proposing under?
Applicants were expected to clearly label which of the two topic areas their submission addressed so reviewers could evaluate the proposal against the appropriate needs and intended outcomes.
10) What is the submission process for this opportunity?
NOAA required a two-step submission process: first a Letter of Intent (LOI), followed by a full proposal if the applicant chose to proceed after submitting the LOI.
11) What were the key dates for the FY2014 competition?
- Posted: August 19, 2013
- Letter of Intent due: November 1, 2013
- Full proposal due: February 21, 2014
12) How much funding was expected to be available for FY 2014?
Funding was planned as a joint investment, with an estimated total of up to $8 million available from IOOS and up to $1 million from the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program for FY 2014, subject to availability.
13) What award type would NOAA use for selected projects?
NOAA anticipated making multiple awards using the cooperative agreement instrument. This reflects NOAA involvement beyond a simple pass-through grant.
14) What was the anticipated award size and project duration?
Awards were generally anticipated to range from about $250,000 to $1,000,000 per year for up to three years, with the possibility of exceptions for top-ranked proposals if funds allowed.
15) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed for this opportunity.
16) Who was eligible to apply as the primary recipient?
Eligibility was broad. The following could apply as primary recipients:
- Institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- State, local, and tribal governments
17) Can federal agencies apply as the primary recipient?
No. Federal agencies could not be the primary recipient under this competition.
18) Can foreign governments apply as the primary recipient?
No. Foreign governments could not be the primary recipient under this competition.
19) Are federal partners allowed to participate in projects?
Yes. Federal partners were allowed to participate when appropriate, provided they cited the correct statutory authority to receive funds. The Economy Act was explicitly noted as not appropriate for this competition.
20) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was a discretionary program under CFDA 11.012 (Integrated Ocean Observing System).
21) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was NOAA NOS IOOS 2014 2003854.
22) Which agency administered this opportunity?
The administering agency was the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through IOOS in partnership with the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program.
23) What kinds of costs and operational considerations are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes full life-cycle operational realities, including hardware refinement as well as recurring costs and planning for data management, routine operations, maintenance, calibration, and sustained performance in the field.
24) Where were applicants encouraged to look for additional program context and priorities?
Prospective applicants were encouraged to consult IOOS and the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program websites for program context and priorities, since alignment with operational network needs and demonstrated end-user commitment were central to how proposals would be judged.
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