Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001256
Apply for DE FOA 0001256
- The Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MOSIAC SBIR/STTR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2015 and posted on Dec 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2015 Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications at least 48 hours in advance of the submission deadline.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,225,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Small Business Administration (SBA) rules and guidelines regarding SBIR/STTR program eligibility govern eligibility to apply to this FOA. For information on program eligibility, please refer to SBAs Guide to SBIR/ STTR Program Eligibility available at http://sbir.gov/sites/default/files/eligsizecomplianceguide.pdf. A Small Business Concern may apply as a Standalone Applicant or as the lead organization for a Project Team. If applying as the lead organization, the Small Business Concern must perform at least 66.7 of the work under the award in Phase I and at least 50 of the work under the award in Phase II and Phase IIS (as applicable), as measured by the Total Project Cost. See FOA DE FOA 0001256 Section III. for Eligibility Information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The MOSIAC SBIR/STTR opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001256) is an ARPA-E funding call designed for eligible small businesses under the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) frameworks. The awards are issued as cooperative agreements, which typically means ARPA-E expects to be actively involved during the project period through technical engagement, milestone tracking, and programmatic oversight rather than operating as a hands-off funder. The funding category is science, technology, and research and development, with an estimated total program budget of about $10,000,000 and an expected seven awards. Individual awards can be as large as $3,225,000, and the listing notes cost sharing is required, so applicants should plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the FOA and the SBIR/STTR phase requirements.
This posting is specifically a modification to the original FOA, and the bulk of the content is about process and compliance updates rather than a new technical scope. The modification adds and clarifies key deadlines, including the cutoff for submitting questions and the due date for full applications, with those deadlines reflected on the cover page and in the required documents checklist. It also adds a dedicated section on required metrics and calculations for full applications (Section I.G), which signals that ARPA-E is standardizing how applicants quantify performance, impact, cost, or other measurable outcomes. Several sections were revised to clarify which application forms are required and how to structure the full application package and the reply to reviewer comments, indicating a more formal and template-driven submission process than might have existed in the earlier version.
A major practical takeaway is that ARPA-E is strongly steering applicants to use the templates provided within ARPA-E eXCHANGE (the agency submission portal). The FOA emphasizes that concept papers submitted by any method other than ARPA-E eXCHANGE will not be reviewed or considered, and it points applicants to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide for step-by-step submission instructions. The modification also introduces explicit evaluation criteria for full applications (Section V.A.2) and separate criteria for replies to reviewer comments (Section V.A.3). In other words, applicants are not only judged on the initial full application narrative and metrics, but also on the quality and completeness of how they address reviewer feedback during the process. The update further adds program policy factors (Section V.B.1), which are typically additional considerations beyond technical merit, such as alignment with agency mission, portfolio balance, commercialization plausibility, or other strategic priorities.
On timing, the record shows the opportunity was posted December 8, 2014, originally closed January 22, 2015, and then extended, with a current closing date of May 7, 2015. Applicants are advised to submit at least 48 hours before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical or validation issues in the portal. An archive date of August 1, 2015 is listed, which generally indicates when the opportunity is formally closed out in public listings. The modification also adds anticipated announcement and award dates (Section V.C) and includes information about full application notifications (Section VI.A.3), giving applicants more visibility into when ARPA-E expects to communicate outcomes and next steps.
Eligibility is governed by SBA SBIR/STTR rules, and the notice points directly to the SBA eligibility guide as a core reference. A small business concern can apply either as a standalone applicant or as the lead organization for a broader project team. If the small business is leading a team, the FOA specifies minimum workshare requirements measured by total project cost: at least 66.7 percent of the work in Phase I, and at least 50 percent of the work in Phase II (and Phase IIs, if applicable). These thresholds matter for budgeting and subcontracting strategy, since they constrain how much work can be outsourced to universities, national labs, or other partners.
The modification also expands the administrative backbone of the FOA. It updates at least one Code of Federal Regulations citation (noted in Section III.E.5), adds administrative and national policy requirements (Section VI.B), and introduces explicit reporting requirements (Section VI.C), which typically cover technical progress reporting, milestone documentation, financial reporting, and other compliance deliverables. It also adds information on class waivers (Section VIII.F) and lists regulations applicable to resulting awards (Section VIII.I), reinforcing that awardees should expect standard federal award conditions alongside ARPA-E specific requirements.
For applicants who need the full details, the announcement directs everyone to retrieve the FOA via the ARPA-E website and to submit through ARPA-E eXCHANGE. For access issues, the contact listed is Renee E. Sperling at renee.sperling@hq.doe.gov.
FAQs: MOSIAC SBIR/STTR (DE-FOA-0001256)
What is the MOSIAC SBIR/STTR opportunity (DE-FOA-0001256)?
MOSIAC is an ARPA-E funding opportunity under the federal SBIR/STTR frameworks for eligible small businesses. It supports science, technology, and research and development projects and is administered through ARPA-E processes and requirements.
Is this posting a new opportunity or an update to an existing FOA?
This posting is a modification to the original FOA. The changes focus mainly on process, compliance, templates, deadlines, evaluation criteria, and required sections (including metrics), rather than introducing a new technical scope.
What type of award does ARPA-E plan to make under this FOA?
Awards are issued as cooperative agreements. That generally means ARPA-E expects to be actively involved during the project period through technical engagement, milestone tracking, and programmatic oversight.
What is the estimated total program budget and number of awards?
The listing indicates an estimated total program budget of about $10,000,000, with an expected seven awards.
How large can individual awards be?
Individual awards can be as large as $3,225,000.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The listing notes cost sharing is required, so applicants should plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the FOA and the SBIR/STTR phase requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is governed by SBA SBIR/STTR rules. The notice points applicants to the SBA eligibility guide as a key reference for determining whether an applicant qualifies as an eligible small business concern under SBIR or STTR.
Can a small business apply as part of a project team?
Yes. A small business concern can apply either as a standalone applicant or as the lead organization for a broader project team.
Are there minimum workshare requirements if a small business leads a team?
Yes. If the small business is leading a team, the FOA specifies minimum workshare requirements measured by total project cost: at least 66.7 percent of the work in Phase I, and at least 50 percent of the work in Phase II (and Phase IIs, if applicable).
Why do the workshare requirements matter for budgeting and subcontracting?
Because the thresholds constrain how much work can be outsourced to partners such as universities, national labs, or other organizations. Applicants should account for these limits when structuring the scope of work, budget, and subcontracting plan.
What is the most important submission rule highlighted in the modification?
The FOA emphasizes that concept papers submitted by any method other than ARPA-E eXCHANGE (the agency submission portal) will not be reviewed or considered.
Where do applicants submit concept papers and full applications?
Submissions are made through ARPA-E eXCHANGE. The FOA also points applicants to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Does ARPA-E require applicants to use templates?
Yes. A major practical takeaway in the modification is that ARPA-E is strongly steering applicants to use templates provided within ARPA-E eXCHANGE.
What new content did the modification add about metrics?
The modification adds a dedicated section on required metrics and calculations for full applications (Section I.G). This indicates ARPA-E is standardizing how applicants quantify performance, impact, cost, or other measurable outcomes in full applications.
Did the modification change how full application packages should be assembled?
Yes. Several sections were revised to clarify which application forms are required and how to structure the full application package, including how to structure the reply to reviewer comments. This suggests a more formal and template-driven submission process.
Are there specific evaluation criteria for full applications?
Yes. The modification introduces explicit evaluation criteria for full applications (Section V.A.2).
Are replies to reviewer comments evaluated separately?
Yes. The modification includes separate evaluation criteria for replies to reviewer comments (Section V.A.3). This means applicants may be judged not only on the initial submission but also on how well they address reviewer feedback.
Are there additional factors beyond technical merit that ARPA-E may consider?
Yes. The update adds program policy factors (Section V.B.1), which are typically considerations beyond technical merit, such as alignment with agency mission, portfolio balance, commercialization plausibility, or other strategic priorities.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The record shows the opportunity was posted December 8, 2014, originally closed January 22, 2015, and later extended. The current closing date listed is May 7, 2015. An archive date of August 1, 2015 is also listed.
What deadlines were clarified or added in the modification?
The modification adds and clarifies key deadlines, including the cutoff for submitting questions and the due date for full applications. These deadlines are reflected on the cover page and in the required documents checklist.
When does ARPA-E recommend submitting an application?
Applicants are advised to submit at least 48 hours before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical or validation issues in the portal.
Does the modification provide information about anticipated announcements and awards?
Yes. The modification adds anticipated announcement and award dates (Section V.C) and includes information about full application notifications (Section VI.A.3) to provide more visibility into expected communications and next steps.
What new administrative or compliance requirements were added or expanded?
The modification expands the administrative backbone of the FOA by updating at least one Code of Federal Regulations citation (Section III.E.5), adding administrative and national policy requirements (Section VI.B), and introducing explicit reporting requirements (Section VI.C).
What kinds of reporting requirements should awardees expect?
While the FOA text is not reproduced here, the modification indicates explicit reporting requirements (Section VI.C), which typically include technical progress reporting, milestone documentation, financial reporting, and other compliance deliverables.
Does the FOA mention class waivers or governing regulations for resulting awards?
Yes. The modification adds information on class waivers (Section VIII.F) and lists regulations applicable to resulting awards (Section VIII.I), reinforcing that awardees should expect standard federal award conditions alongside ARPA-E-specific requirements.
Where should applicants retrieve the full FOA details?
The announcement directs applicants to retrieve the FOA via the ARPA-E website and to submit through ARPA-E eXCHANGE.
Who is the contact for access issues?
For access issues, the contact listed is Renee E. Sperling at renee.sperling@hq.doe.gov.
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