Opportunity Information: Apply for 2013 NIST MEP NE 01
Apply for 2013 NIST MEP NE 01
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Nebraska" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.611 Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 9, 2013 and posted on Apr 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Electronic applications must be received no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013. Applications received after the respective deadlines will not be reviewed or considered.. (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).
- The eligibility requirements given in this section will be used in lieu of those published in the MEP regulations found at 15 C.F.R. part 290, specifically 15 C.F.R. 290.5(a)(1). Each award recipient must be a U.S. based nonprofit institution or organization. For the purpose of this FFO, nonprofit organizations include universities and state and local governments. An eligible organization may work individually or include proposed subawards or contracts with others in a project application, effectively forming a team. NIST will generally not consider applications proposing an organizational structure that, in whole or in part, delegates or transfers to another person, institution, or organization the applicant s responsibility for use or expenditure of award funds. Existing MEP centers are eligible. See Section III of the FFO/Full Announcement for more information on eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Nebraska opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 2013-NIST-MEP-NE-01) is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It funds one project, issued as a cooperative agreement, to re-establish an official MEP Center serving Nebraska. The core purpose is to deliver manufacturing extension services to U.S. manufacturers, with a clear emphasis on supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers. As an MEP Center, the awardee would be expected to function as a statewide hub that helps manufacturers improve productivity and competitiveness through hands-on, practical assistance rather than purely academic research.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, NIST is signaling that it expects substantial federal involvement during the period of performance, which typically means ongoing coordination, performance monitoring, and alignment with national MEP program objectives. The activity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development, reflecting the MEP model of translating proven manufacturing, engineering, and business improvement methods into deployable services for companies. The funding is tied to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (CFDA 11.611), and the opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected organization must bring non-federal resources to the table as part of the operating model for the Center.
Eligibility is restricted to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions or organizations, and for this specific competition NIST states that this eligibility description replaces the general eligibility language found in the standard MEP regulations at 15 C.F.R. part 290 (particularly 15 C.F.R. 290.5(a)(1)). Importantly, NIST treats universities and state and local governments as eligible nonprofit organizations for the purposes of this funding opportunity. Applicants may apply as a single organization or propose a team structure using subawards or contracts, but the lead applicant is expected to remain clearly responsible for the use and expenditure of federal funds. NIST notes it will generally not favor structures that effectively shift the awardee's core responsibilities to another entity. Existing MEP Centers are also eligible to apply, which implies that an established center from another state could potentially compete if it proposes a compliant structure to operate services in Nebraska.
The application deadlines were firm and separate for electronic versus paper submission. Electronic applications had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013, while paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013. Applications submitted after the relevant deadline were not to be reviewed or considered. The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2013, and later archived on July 11, 2013, indicating it is no longer open but remains a record of the solicitation.
For applicants needing the complete requirements, NIST provided a full announcement document link labeled "2013 NIST MEP NE 01 Full Announcement/FFO document," and identified a point of contact for access issues: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
FAQs: Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Nebraska (2013-NIST-MEP-NE-01)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to fund one project to re-establish an official Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center serving Nebraska.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2013-NIST-MEP-NE-01.
Which federal program is this opportunity tied to?
The opportunity is tied to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (CFDA 11.611).
How many awards were expected to be made?
NIST indicated it would fund one project.
What type of federal award is it?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement signals that NIST expects substantial federal involvement during the period of performance. In practice, this typically means ongoing coordination with NIST, performance monitoring, and alignment with national MEP program objectives.
What is the main purpose of the MEP Center for Nebraska?
The core purpose is to deliver manufacturing extension services to U.S. manufacturers, with a clear emphasis on supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers.
What kind of work would the Nebraska MEP Center be expected to do?
The selected organization would be expected to function as a statewide hub that helps manufacturers improve productivity and competitiveness through hands-on, practical assistance, rather than purely academic research.
How is the activity categorized?
The activity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development, reflecting the MEP model of translating proven manufacturing, engineering, and business improvement methods into deployable services for companies.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected organization must bring non-federal resources to the table as part of the operating model for the Center.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to U.S.-based nonprofit institutions or organizations.
Does NIST treat universities as eligible applicants?
Yes. For this funding opportunity, NIST treats universities as eligible nonprofit organizations.
Do state and local governments qualify as eligible applicants?
Yes. For the purposes of this funding opportunity, NIST treats state and local governments as eligible nonprofit organizations.
How does eligibility for this competition relate to the standard MEP regulations?
NIST stated that the eligibility description for this specific competition replaces the general eligibility language found in the standard MEP regulations at 15 C.F.R. part 290, particularly 15 C.F.R. 290.5(a)(1).
Can an applicant apply alone, or can it apply with partners?
Applicants may apply as a single organization or propose a team structure using subawards or contracts.
Who is responsible for federal funds if a team structure is proposed?
The lead applicant is expected to remain clearly responsible for the use and expenditure of federal funds.
Does NIST prefer any particular teaming arrangement?
NIST noted it will generally not favor structures that effectively shift the awardee's core responsibilities to another entity.
Can existing MEP Centers apply for the Nebraska opportunity?
Yes. Existing MEP Centers are eligible to apply, which implies an established center from another state could potentially compete if it proposes a compliant structure to operate services in Nebraska.
What were the submission deadlines for electronic applications?
Electronic applications had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013.
What were the submission deadlines for paper applications?
Paper applications had to be received by NIST no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 10, 2013.
Were late applications accepted?
No. Applications submitted after the relevant deadline were not to be reviewed or considered.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. It was later archived on July 11, 2013, indicating the solicitation is no longer open, though it remains available as a record.
Where could applicants find the complete requirements?
NIST provided a full announcement document link labeled "2013 NIST MEP NE 01 Full Announcement/FFO document."
Who can be contacted for issues accessing the full announcement document?
Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, was listed as the point of contact for access issues. Phone: 301-975-5718.
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