Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000245
Apply for DE FOA 0000245
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Electric Sectory Cyber Security Organization" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.122 Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 1, 2010 and posted on Mar 31, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2010. (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 $16,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. However, FFRDCs may participate as a subawardee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Energy (DOE), through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and on behalf of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), announced a competitive grant opportunity to stand up a National Electric Sector Cyber Security Organization. The core purpose is to create an independent, nationally focused entity that can provide executive-level leadership and coordination for cybersecurity across electric sector critical infrastructure. DOE frames this as a public-private partnership: the organization would work closely with federal agencies while being deeply connected to utilities, grid operators, vendors, and other electric sector stakeholders. The larger policy driver is DOEs push for a more reliable, efficient, and resilient power grid and the expanded use of smart grid technologies, with the clear expectation that these technologies must be integrated in ways that are properly protected against cyber attacks.
In practical terms, DOE is looking for an applicant (or applicant-led consortium) that can demonstrate the experience, technical depth, and sector credibility needed to form, govern, and implement this national organization. The envisioned organization would help set and coordinate research, development, and deployment priorities for electric grid cybersecurity. It would also identify, curate, and spread cybersecurity best practices that can be adopted across the industry. A major operational function described in the announcement is serving as a hub for the collection, analysis, monitoring, and dissemination of information about infrastructure vulnerabilities and cyber threats relevant to the electric grid. That includes both operational technology and control systems (often associated with industrial control systems and SCADA environments) as well as traditional information technology (IT) systems. The organization is also expected to coordinate cooperatively with DOE and other federal partners so that government efforts and industry actions reinforce each other rather than operating in silos.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that DOE expects substantial involvement during performance rather than a hands-off grant. DOE anticipated making one award, meaning the selected applicant would function as the primary vehicle to establish and run the national organization rather than supporting multiple competing efforts. The estimated total funding level is listed as $10,000,000, with an award ceiling of $16,250,000, and cost sharing is required, so the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project. The opportunity falls under CFDA 81.122 (Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis) and is categorized under the Energy funding activity area.
Eligibility is broadly open to domestic entities, with notable exclusions: other federal agencies cannot apply; Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors cannot apply as the prime recipient (though FFRDCs are allowed to participate as subawardees); and certain 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that have engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are not eligible. The announcement was posted March 31, 2010, with an application closing date of April 30, 2010. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000245 and titled "National Electric Sectory Cyber Security Organization." Additional details and the full announcement were accessible via FedConnect, and a NETL contract specialist contact was provided for access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to establish a National Electric Sector Cyber Security Organization: an independent, nationally focused entity intended to provide executive-level leadership and coordination for cybersecurity across electric sector critical infrastructure.
2) Who is sponsoring and administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is announced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE).
3) What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000245, titled "National Electric Sectory Cyber Security Organization."
4) What type of award is DOE planning to make?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates DOE expects substantial involvement during the period of performance rather than a fully hands-off grant.
5) How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE anticipated making one award. The selected applicant would serve as the primary vehicle to establish and operate the national organization.
6) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding level is $10,000,000, and the award ceiling is $16,250,000.
7) Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project.
8) What is the core concept DOE is promoting for this organization?
DOE frames the organization as a public-private partnership. It is expected to work closely with federal agencies while also being deeply connected to utilities, grid operators, vendors, and other electric sector stakeholders.
9) What policy or grid modernization context is driving this opportunity?
DOE cites the push for a more reliable, efficient, and resilient power grid and the expanded use of smart grid technologies, with the expectation that smart grid technologies must be integrated in ways that are properly protected against cyber attacks.
10) What capabilities is DOE looking for in an applicant or consortium?
DOE is looking for an applicant (or applicant-led consortium) that can demonstrate experience, technical depth, and sector credibility sufficient to form, govern, and implement a national organization focused on electric sector cybersecurity.
11) What kinds of priorities would the organization help coordinate?
The organization is envisioned to help set and coordinate research, development, and deployment priorities for electric grid cybersecurity.
12) What role would the organization play in best practices?
It is expected to identify, curate, and spread cybersecurity best practices that can be adopted across the electric sector.
13) What operational function related to threats and vulnerabilities is described?
A major described function is to serve as a hub for the collection, analysis, monitoring, and dissemination of information about infrastructure vulnerabilities and cyber threats relevant to the electric grid.
14) What kinds of systems are in scope for cybersecurity focus?
The scope includes both operational technology and control systems (often associated with industrial control systems and SCADA environments) and traditional information technology (IT) systems.
15) How is the organization expected to work with the federal government?
The organization is expected to coordinate cooperatively with DOE and other federal partners so government efforts and industry actions reinforce each other rather than operating in silos.
16) What program area and CFDA listing does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 81.122 (Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis) and is categorized under the Energy funding activity area.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to domestic entities, subject to the exclusions listed in the announcement.
18) Which applicants are explicitly not eligible as prime recipients?
Other federal agencies cannot apply. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors cannot apply as the prime recipient. In addition, certain 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations that have engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995 are not eligible.
19) Can an FFRDC be involved at all?
Yes. While FFRDC contractors cannot apply as the prime recipient, FFRDCs are allowed to participate as subawardees.
20) When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The announcement was posted on March 31, 2010, and the application closing date was April 30, 2010.
21) Where were the full announcement details available?
Additional details and the full announcement were accessible via FedConnect.
22) What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the opportunity materials?
The announcement indicates that a NETL contract specialist contact was provided for access issues related to obtaining the full announcement via FedConnect.
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