Opportunity Information: Apply for 13JD04
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- The National Institute of Corrections in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IBM Instructional Guide and Assessment Tool Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.603 CorrectionsTechnical Assistance/Clearinghouse.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 7, 2013 and posted on Jun 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An eligible applicant is any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the described areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
The IBM Instructional Guide and Assessment Tool Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 13JD04) was a discretionary, competitive solicitation from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) to fund a single cooperative agreement focused on improving jail practices related to inmate assessment and behavior management. The project was structured as a 12-month effort that needed to start no later than September 15, 2013, and it was designed as a hands-on collaboration with the NIC Jails Division rather than a stand-alone contractor deliverable. The central purpose was practical: to create an instructional guide and one or more assessment tools that jail practitioners can use to better identify inmate needs and manage inmate behavior during incarceration.
In this context, "needs" were explicitly defined as physical or psychological requirements for well-being, recognizing that people entering and residing in jail can present a wide range of issues that affect safety, health, and day-to-day management. The initiative aimed to strengthen how jails recognize these needs early and respond to them consistently while an individual is in custody. By focusing on assessment and management together, the opportunity signals an interest in tools that do more than simply screen or categorize inmates; the intent was to support decision-making and interventions that improve outcomes and reduce problems that can arise when needs go unnoticed or unaddressed.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement (not a formula grant and not a standard procurement contract), which typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project, such as iterative review, joint planning, or close coordination with NIC staff. Only one award was expected. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The listing fell under CFDA 16.603, Corrections Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse, which aligns with NICs mission of providing guidance, training, and technical assistance to corrections agencies.
Eligibility was broad. NIC indicated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team could apply as long as they had expertise relevant to the work described. The solicitation was posted June 7, 2013, and closed July 3, 2013, with an archive date of August 2, 2013. The award ceiling and floor were shown as 0 in the source record, which usually means the specific dollar amount was not provided in that summary field and would be addressed in the full announcement materials. For access issues or questions, the contact listed was Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer, at 202-353-0484.
FAQs: IBM Instructional Guide and Assessment Tool Development (Funding Opportunity Number 13JD04)
What is the IBM Instructional Guide and Assessment Tool Development opportunity (13JD04)?
It was a discretionary, competitive solicitation from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) to fund a single cooperative agreement. The goal was to improve jail practices related to inmate assessment and behavior management by developing an instructional guide and one or more assessment tools for jail practitioners.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), specifically in collaboration with the NIC Jails Division.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement. This is not a formula grant and not a standard procurement contract.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project. That can include iterative review, joint planning, and close coordination with NIC staff, rather than the recipient working independently with minimal federal engagement.
Was this opportunity competitive?
Yes. It was described as a discretionary, competitive solicitation.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected under this opportunity.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was practical: to create an instructional guide and one or more assessment tools that jail practitioners can use to better identify inmate needs and manage inmate behavior during incarceration.
What kinds of deliverables were envisioned?
The opportunity called for (1) an instructional guide and (2) one or more assessment tools. These were intended for real-world use by jail practitioners to support identification of inmate needs and behavior management while individuals are in custody.
How did the opportunity define "needs"?
"Needs" were explicitly defined as physical or psychological requirements for well-being. The description noted that people entering and residing in jail can present a wide range of issues that affect safety, health, and day-to-day management.
What was the focus of the work: screening only, or more than screening?
More than screening. The opportunity signaled interest in tools that do more than simply screen or categorize inmates. The stated intent was to support decision-making and interventions that improve outcomes and reduce problems that can arise when needs go unnoticed or unaddressed.
Was this intended to be a stand-alone contractor deliverable?
No. The project was described as a hands-on collaboration with the NIC Jails Division rather than a stand-alone contractor deliverable.
What was the planned project period?
The project was structured as a 12-month effort.
When did the project need to start?
The project needed to start no later than September 15, 2013.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
It fell under CFDA 16.603, Corrections Technical Assistance/Clearinghouse.
How does CFDA 16.603 relate to NIC's role?
The CFDA listing aligns with NIC's mission of providing guidance, training, and technical assistance to corrections agencies.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. NIC indicated that any public or private agency, educational institution, organization, individual, or team could apply, as long as they had expertise relevant to the work described.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the solicitation posted?
It was posted on June 7, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The solicitation closed on July 3, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 2, 2013.
Was the award amount specified in the summary information provided?
No. The source record showed an award ceiling and floor of 0, which usually indicates the specific dollar amount was not provided in that summary field and would be addressed in the full announcement materials.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 13JD04.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed was Melanie Simms, Administrative Officer.
What phone number was provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided was 202-353-0484.
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