Opportunity Information: Apply for ONRBAA09 037
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- The Office of Naval Research in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) and Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 22, 2009 and posted on Aug 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 23, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) issued this solicitation on behalf of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) and the President's Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI). The opportunity is designed to support ocean science and technology research that advances the NOPP mission as established in Title II, Subtitle E, of Public Law 104-201. While ONR is the issuing office, the solicitation is structured so that any NOPP member agency may ultimately choose to fund projects submitted under it, reflecting the program's emphasis on interagency coordination and nationally relevant ocean priorities.
The solicitation calls for proposals in two main research areas. Topic 1 focuses on improving how electronic data loggers (tags) are attached to cetaceans, with the aim of increasing data quality and retention while reducing risk or harm to animals. This topic is split into two subtopics: Subtopic 1a seeks research that identifies and explains why tag attachments succeed or fail, which can include mechanical, material, anatomical, environmental, and deployment-related factors that influence retention, reliability, and performance. Subtopic 1b requests case-study style research to evaluate the short- and long-term physical, physiological, and behavioral impacts of tagging on the animals themselves, emphasizing evidence that can inform best practices and responsible research protocols. Topic 2 addresses ocean modeling and forecasting, specifically improvements in high-resolution global ocean prediction systems that can resolve tides. This implies an interest in next-generation modeling approaches, better assimilation of observations, and computational or methodological advances that increase predictive skill at fine spatial and temporal scales where tides materially affect circulation, coastal dynamics, and operational decision-making.
Funding for the overall solicitation is described as up to $8 million across four years, contingent on appropriations and final approval by the ICOSRMI Interagency Working Group on Ocean Partnerships (IWG-OP). The instrument type is listed as a procurement contract under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) style research solicitation, and the activity falls under basic and applied scientific research (CFDA 12.300). There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning proposers are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award, although proposers sometimes still include leveraged resources or in-kind support to strengthen partnerships.
A central requirement is that proposals must be team efforts spanning at least two of three sectors: academia, industry (explicitly including non-governmental organizations), and government (including state and local entities). This partnership requirement is consistent with NOPP's goal of fostering cross-sector collaboration and ensuring that the work has a clear pathway to operational use, broader adoption, or policy relevance. Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general terms, and foreign institutions may apply and can be supported under the announcement, which is notable for an ONR-issued opportunity and suggests the program values international expertise where it strengthens the science outcomes. At the same time, the solicitation explicitly restricts certain federal performers: Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), federal laboratories, and other federal entities may not serve as the principal investigators, even if they might participate in other roles depending on the specific arrangements and applicable rules.
Administrative details indicate the funding opportunity number is ONRBAA09-037, with the opportunity posted August 24, 2009, and an original/current closing date of November 23, 2009 (archived December 23, 2009). The listed agency is the Office of Naval Research, and a contracting point of contact is provided for access issues with the full announcement (Nataki McCowin, Senior Contracting Officer/Negotiator, phone 703-696-6857). Overall, the grant opportunity is best understood as a competitive, partnership-driven research call aimed at advancing two targeted needs: safer and more effective cetacean tagging methods and stronger tide-resolving global ocean prediction capabilities, with funding decisions potentially distributed across multiple federal agencies participating in NOPP.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a research solicitation issued by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on behalf of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) and the President's Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI). It is intended to support ocean science and technology research aligned with the NOPP mission established in Title II, Subtitle E, of Public Law 104-201.
2) Who is issuing the solicitation, and who may fund awards?
ONR is the issuing office. However, the solicitation is structured so that any NOPP member agency may ultimately choose to fund projects submitted under it. This reflects NOPP's emphasis on interagency coordination and nationally relevant ocean priorities.
3) What research topics are being solicited?
Proposals are requested in two main research areas:
- Topic 1: Cetacean electronic tagging attachment improvements (improving how electronic data loggers/tags are attached to cetaceans to increase data quality and retention while reducing risk or harm).
- Topic 2: Ocean modeling and forecasting (improving high-resolution global ocean prediction systems that can resolve tides).
4) What is Topic 1 about in practical terms?
Topic 1 focuses on improving attachment methods for electronic data loggers (tags) used on cetaceans. The goal is to increase tag retention and the quality/reliability of collected data while reducing the likelihood of negative impacts on the animals.
5) What is Topic 1a (tag attachment success/failure) looking for?
Topic 1a seeks research that identifies and explains why tag attachments succeed or fail. The solicitation indicates that relevant factors can include mechanical, material, anatomical, environmental, and deployment-related variables that influence retention, reliability, and performance.
6) What is Topic 1b (impacts of tagging) looking for?
Topic 1b requests case-study style research evaluating short- and long-term physical, physiological, and behavioral impacts of tagging on the animals. The solicitation emphasizes generating evidence that can inform best practices and responsible research protocols.
7) What is Topic 2 about?
Topic 2 addresses ocean modeling and forecasting, specifically improvements in high-resolution global ocean prediction systems that can resolve tides. The solicitation implies interest in next-generation modeling approaches, better assimilation of observations, and computational or methodological advances that increase predictive skill at fine spatial and temporal scales where tides materially affect circulation, coastal dynamics, and operational decision-making.
8) How much funding is available?
The solicitation describes funding of up to $8 million total across four years. Funding is contingent on appropriations and final approval by the ICOSRMI Interagency Working Group on Ocean Partnerships (IWG-OP).
9) Over what period is the funding expected to be distributed?
The overall funding amount described (up to $8 million) is across four years, subject to appropriations and approval conditions stated in the solicitation.
10) What type of award or contracting mechanism is expected?
The instrument type is listed as a procurement contract under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) style research solicitation.
11) What is the CFDA number and research category?
The activity falls under basic and applied scientific research and is identified as CFDA 12.300.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. Proposers are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award. The solicitation notes that teams sometimes include leveraged resources or in-kind support to strengthen partnerships, but that is not described as mandatory.
13) What partnership/team structure is required?
Proposals must be team efforts spanning at least two of the following three sectors:
- Academia
- Industry (explicitly including non-governmental organizations)
- Government (including state and local entities)
This requirement is consistent with NOPP's goal of cross-sector collaboration and ensuring a pathway to operational use, broader adoption, or policy relevance.
14) Are NGOs considered part of the industry sector for teaming purposes?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly states that industry includes non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
15) Are state and local government entities included in the government sector for teaming purposes?
Yes. The solicitation states that the government sector includes state and local entities.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general terms. In addition, foreign institutions may apply and can be supported under the announcement.
17) Are foreign institutions allowed to participate and receive support?
Yes. The solicitation indicates foreign institutions may apply and can be supported, which is highlighted as notable for an ONR-issued opportunity and reflects the program's interest in international expertise where it strengthens science outcomes.
18) Are any federal entities restricted from serving as principal investigators?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly restricts certain federal performers: Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), federal laboratories, and other federal entities may not serve as the principal investigators. The solicitation also notes these entities might participate in other roles depending on arrangements and applicable rules.
19) Can multiple federal agencies be involved in funding decisions?
Yes. Because any NOPP member agency may choose to fund projects submitted under the solicitation, funding decisions may be distributed across multiple participating federal agencies rather than being limited to ONR alone.
20) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ONRBAA09-037.
21) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted August 24, 2009. The original/current closing date listed is November 23, 2009, and it is noted as archived December 23, 2009.
22) Who is the listed agency for this opportunity?
The listed agency is the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
23) Who is the contracting point of contact for announcement access issues?
The solicitation provides a contracting point of contact for access issues with the full announcement: Nataki McCowin, Senior Contracting Officer/Negotiator, phone 703-696-6857.
24) What is ICOSRMI IWG-OP, and why does it matter for funding?
The solicitation states that funding is contingent on appropriations and final approval by the ICOSRMI Interagency Working Group on Ocean Partnerships (IWG-OP). This means the availability of funds is subject to that interagency approval process in addition to standard funding constraints.
25) What is the main purpose or expected impact of this solicitation?
The opportunity is a competitive, partnership-driven research call aimed at advancing two targeted needs: (1) safer and more effective cetacean tagging methods that improve data retention and quality while reducing animal risk, and (2) stronger tide-resolving high-resolution global ocean prediction capabilities to improve forecasting where tides significantly affect circulation and coastal dynamics.
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