Measurement Science for Advanced Manufacturing (MSAM) Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP) | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Measurement Science for Advanced Manufacturing (MSAM) Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP) is a FY 2013 funding opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focused specifically on additive manufacturing. The core purpose is to accelerate innovation by strengthening the measurement science foundation that additive manufacturing depends on, especially the metrology methods and standards that help move the technology from research environments into reliable industrial use. NIST is looking for proposals that directly develop or advance measurement approaches that address high-priority gaps affecting U.S. technical programs, technology transition, and commercialization in additive manufacturing.

This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning NIST expects substantial involvement with the awardee during the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is listed under CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which typically lowers the barrier to entry for nonprofits that may not have flexible funds to commit as match.

Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that are incorporated and physically located within the United States. While the lead applicant must be an eligible U.S. nonprofit, the project can be structured as a team or consortium. In that case, allowable subawardees include other U.S. nonprofit organizations, accredited institutions of higher education, and state, tribal, or local governments. The announcement also notes that applicants can use contractors or other collaborators as part of their overall approach. A key limitation is that an applicant may submit no more than one proposal, so organizations need to consolidate ideas into a single, well-scoped submission rather than sending multiple competing applications.

In terms of topic scope, the program emphasizes measurement science that supports the metrology and standards needed for additive manufacturing to mature. That generally implies work such as developing measurement methods for process monitoring, material and feedstock characterization, dimensional and surface metrology for printed parts, qualification and verification approaches, and other measurement infrastructure that improves repeatability, quality assurance, and comparability across machines, facilities, and supply chains. The solicitation frames these as “high priority” needs tied to advancing national technical programs, enabling technology transition from lab to production, and supporting commercial adoption, so proposals are expected to be practical and directly connected to the measurement and standards barriers that industry and government programs face.

Key dates were amended after the initial posting. The opportunity was posted March 22, 2013, with an archive date of June 15, 2013. Notices of Intent were originally due April 12, 2013, but the amended deadline moved them to Monday, April 22, 2013. Full proposals were originally due May 7, 2013, and were amended to Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Electronic submissions had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date, and paper submissions had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day. The announcement makes clear that late proposals would not be reviewed or considered, underscoring that timing and confirmation of receipt were critical.

The listing also points applicants to a potentially helpful partnering resource: the NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and its National Innovation Marketplace program, which could be used to connect with potential subawardees, contractors, or collaborators. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718. An amended full announcement document is referenced via the “Additional Information Link,” which would contain the detailed technical areas of interest, required application components, and selection criteria used in the review process.

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