Opportunity Information: Apply for HM0177 12 BAA 0001
Apply for HM0177 12 BAA 0001
- The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Academic Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630 Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 23, 2013 and posted on Jan 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2013 NGA no longer has funds to support proposals submitted under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) after 23 August 2013. Therefore, this BAA is closed as of 23 August 2013. Please look for a new Broad Agency Announcement to be released sometime in the September October 2013 time frame.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Academic Research Program opportunity was issued as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to support sponsored academic research aligned with NGA and Department of Defense science and technology needs. It was published under Funding Opportunity Number HM0177 12 BAA 0001 and categorized as a discretionary research and development grant program (CFDA 12.630, Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering). In practical terms, this BAA served as NGA's mechanism for soliciting research proposals from universities for basic through advanced R&D work relevant to geospatial intelligence.
A key point of the announcement is that it was closed early due to a lack of available funds. Although the original closing date was listed as September 30, 2013, NGA stated it no longer had funds to support proposals submitted after August 23, 2013. As a result, the BAA was officially closed as of August 23, 2013, with an archive date of September 22, 2013. The notice also advised prospective applicants to watch for a new BAA expected to be released in the September to October 2013 timeframe, indicating the agency anticipated re-opening a similar solicitation under a different funding cycle or announcement.
The intended award instrument was primarily grants, consistent with the DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs) section 22.315(a), which governs BAAs in this context. The announcement also left open the possibility that other award instruments could be used if warranted by the nature of a specific proposal, though grants were the default approach described.
Funding parameters were clearly defined at a high level. The estimated total funding amount was $4,800,000, with an award ceiling also listed as $4,800,000 and an award floor of $300,000. This suggests NGA anticipated making one or multiple awards within that range, depending on proposal quality, program priorities, and available funds at the time. The opportunity explicitly stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning institutions were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions of higher education. This aligns with the program's framing as an academic research program and indicates the solicitation was oriented toward university-led research teams rather than private companies or non-profits that are not colleges or universities (unless otherwise permitted under later BAAs).
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Andrew J. Karl, Grants Officer at NGA, reachable by phone at 571-557-2382 or by email at andrew.j.karl@nga.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This was the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Academic Research Program announcement, issued as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to support sponsored academic research aligned with NGA and Department of Defense (DoD) science and technology needs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this BAA?
The Funding Opportunity Number was HM0177 12 BAA 0001.
What type of program is this (grant category/CFDA)?
It was categorized as a discretionary research and development grant program under CFDA 12.630, titled "Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering."
What kinds of research did NGA seek under this BAA?
The BAA served as NGA's mechanism for soliciting university research proposals spanning basic through advanced research and development (R&D) work relevant to geospatial intelligence and NGA/DoD science and technology priorities.
Was this opportunity open or closed?
This opportunity was closed early and was officially closed as of August 23, 2013 due to a lack of available funds.
Why was the BAA closed early?
NGA stated it no longer had funds to support proposals submitted after August 23, 2013, which led to the early closure.
What was the original closing date, and what was the actual closing date?
The original closing date was listed as September 30, 2013, but the BAA was officially closed as of August 23, 2013.
What does it mean that NGA could not support proposals submitted after August 23, 2013?
According to the notice, NGA indicated it did not have funds available to support proposals submitted after August 23, 2013. Practically, that means proposals submitted after that date would not be funded under this BAA.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for this opportunity was September 22, 2013.
Did NGA indicate a new BAA would be released?
Yes. The notice advised prospective applicants to watch for a new BAA expected to be released in the September to October 2013 timeframe.
What award instrument was NGA planning to use?
The intended award instrument was primarily grants, consistent with DoD Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs) section 22.315(a), which governs BAAs in this context.
Could NGA use an award instrument other than a grant?
Yes. While grants were described as the default, the announcement left open the possibility that other award instruments could be used if warranted by the nature of a specific proposal.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,800,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was listed as $4,800,000 and the award floor was listed as $300,000.
Does the ceiling and floor indicate whether NGA planned one award or multiple awards?
The ceiling and floor suggest NGA anticipated making one or multiple awards within that range, depending on proposal quality, program priorities, and available funds at the time.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions of higher education.
Were non-university organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private). Other organization types were not described as eligible in this announcement.
Who was the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Andrew J. Karl, Grants Officer at NGA.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: 571-557-2382. Email: andrew.j.karl@nga.mil.
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