Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000107
Apply for DE FOA 0000107
- The Golden Field Office in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act Energy Efficient Information andCommunication Technology" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.086 Conservation Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2009 and posted on Jun 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2009 In order for the Industrial Technologies Program to meet programmatic requirements.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Recovery Act Energy Efficient Information and Communication Technology" funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000107) is a U.S. Department of Energy award administered through the Golden Field Office under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It is set up as a grant program in the Conservation Research and Development area (CFDA 81.086) and is aimed at reducing the rapidly increasing energy demand from telecommunications infrastructure and data centers. The DOE frames the problem in practical terms: as computing and communications services converge, both industries are running into the same bottlenecks around electricity use in processors/servers and the supporting power delivery and cooling systems. The FOA notes that data centers and telecom systems already consume about three percent of total U.S. electricity and that this share is growing quickly, creating economic and energy security risks tied to supply uncertainty and price volatility.
The central purpose of the FOA is to push forward innovations that can materially and measurably improve energy efficiency across information and communications technology (ICT) systems, especially in central offices and data centers that underpin the broader digital economy. The program is explicitly focused on near-term impact rather than far-future research: it prioritizes new technologies that can realistically be commercialized within roughly three to five years. In addition to technology development, the FOA also emphasizes field testing and demonstration, specifically for highly energy-efficient emerging technologies that are either ready for commercialization or in the earliest stages of market introduction. In other words, the DOE is looking for projects that either (1) advance a technology far enough that it can reach market quickly, or (2) validate real-world performance through field deployment so adoption barriers drop and commercialization can accelerate.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, the FOA anticipates making about 15 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $50,000,000. The maximum award size (ceiling) is listed as $10,000,000. Cost sharing is required, meaning applicants are expected to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources consistent with the terms in the full announcement. Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to many entity types, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the FOA text.
The application process is tightly tied to FedConnect. The full FOA is not reproduced in the summary text; instead, applicants are directed to retrieve it from FedConnect by searching the opportunity using the FOA reference number. Applications must be submitted through FedConnect to be considered for award, although organizations that have system-to-system submission capabilities through Grants.gov may continue to submit that way and still be considered. A key administrative point repeated throughout the notice is that the applicant is responsible for verifying successful transmission prior to the deadline, which is a reminder that submission errors or incomplete transmissions are treated as the applicant's responsibility, not the government's.
Registration requirements are a major practical hurdle emphasized in the notice. To apply through FedConnect, an organization needs a DUNS number (including the plus-4 extension if applicable) and an active Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account (the predecessor system to what later became SAM.gov). In some cases, the organization will also need the CCR MPIN to establish the company account in FedConnect if it is the first user from that company to register; afterward, additional employees can register without the MPIN. The announcement advises applicants who are not already registered in CCR and FedConnect to plan for at least 21 days to complete these steps, and it reminds existing registrants that CCR information must be renewed annually. This is essentially a warning that administrative readiness can be the critical path, and waiting until the last minute can jeopardize eligibility even if the technical proposal is strong.
For questions and communications, the DOE routes content questions through the FedConnect portal, and applicants must register in FedConnect as an interested party to submit questions and view posted answers. DOE indicates it will try to respond within three business days unless the answer has already been posted. Technical help with FedConnect submissions is handled separately through FedConnect Support (support@fedconnect.net or 1-800-899-6665). The listing also references a DOE contact, Michael Schledorn (michael.schledorn@go.doe.gov), and notes that if applicants cannot access the full announcement electronically they should contact FedConnect support.
Key dates in the opportunity record show it was posted June 2, 2009, with a closing date of July 21, 2009, and an archive date of October 2, 2009. While the opportunity itself is historical, the summary captures a common DOE model: targeted, commercialization-oriented R&D plus demonstrations, sizable awards with cost share, and a submission process that depends heavily on early registration and correct use of the federal submission portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Recovery Act Energy Efficient Information and Communication Technology."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000107.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Which DOE office administers the awards?
The awards are administered through the DOE Golden Field Office.
What law or initiative is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act).
What program area or CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The opportunity is set up as a grant program in the Conservation Research and Development area, CFDA 81.086.
What problem is DOE trying to address with this FOA?
DOE is targeting the rapidly increasing energy demand from telecommunications infrastructure and data centers. The FOA highlights that as computing and communications services converge, electricity use in processors/servers and the supporting power delivery and cooling systems has become a key bottleneck.
How significant is ICT energy use according to the FOA?
The FOA states that data centers and telecom systems already consume about three percent of total U.S. electricity, and that this share is growing quickly.
Why does DOE view this as a risk?
The FOA connects growing ICT electricity use to economic and energy security risks, including supply uncertainty and price volatility.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to advance innovations that can materially and measurably improve energy efficiency across information and communications technology (ICT) systems, with particular emphasis on central offices and data centers that support the digital economy.
Is this program focused on long-term research or near-term results?
The FOA is explicitly focused on near-term impact rather than far-future research. It prioritizes technologies that can realistically be commercialized in roughly three to five years.
What kinds of activities does DOE emphasize besides technology development?
The FOA emphasizes field testing and demonstration of highly energy-efficient emerging technologies, especially those that are ready for commercialization or in the earliest stages of market introduction.
What types of projects appear to fit DOE's intent?
Based on the summary, DOE is looking for projects that either (1) advance a technology far enough to reach the market quickly, or (2) validate real-world performance through field deployment so adoption barriers are reduced and commercialization can accelerate.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
The FOA anticipates making about 15 awards.
What is the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level is $50,000,000.
What is the maximum award size (ceiling)?
The maximum award size (ceiling) is $10,000,000.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, meaning applicants are expected to contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with the terms in the full FOA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to many entity types, subject to any additional clarifications in the FOA text.
Where do applicants get the full FOA announcement?
Applicants are directed to retrieve the full FOA from FedConnect by searching for the opportunity using the FOA reference number.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through FedConnect to be considered for award. However, organizations with system-to-system submission capabilities through Grants.gov may continue to submit that way and still be considered.
What is the applicant responsible for regarding submission?
The applicant is responsible for verifying successful transmission prior to the deadline. Submission errors or incomplete transmissions are treated as the applicant's responsibility.
What registrations are required to apply through FedConnect?
To apply through FedConnect, an organization needs a DUNS number (including the plus-4 extension if applicable) and an active Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account.
Is anything else needed for initial FedConnect account setup?
In some cases, the organization will need the CCR MPIN to establish the company account in FedConnect if it is the first user from that company to register. After the first user is established, additional employees can register without the MPIN.
How long should applicants plan for registration steps?
The announcement advises applicants who are not already registered in CCR and FedConnect to plan for at least 21 days to complete these steps.
Do registrations need to be maintained over time?
Yes. The notice reminds applicants that CCR information must be renewed annually.
How do applicants ask questions about the FOA content?
DOE routes content questions through the FedConnect portal. Applicants must register in FedConnect as an interested party to submit questions and view posted answers.
How quickly does DOE expect to respond to questions?
DOE indicates it will try to respond within three business days unless the answer has already been posted.
Where do applicants get technical help for FedConnect submission issues?
Technical help is handled through FedConnect Support at support@fedconnect.net or 1-800-899-6665.
Is there a DOE point of contact mentioned?
Yes. The listing references Michael Schledorn at michael.schledorn@go.doe.gov.
What if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listing notes that applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically should contact FedConnect support.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity record shows it was posted on June 2, 2009.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date shown is July 21, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is October 2, 2009.
Is this an active opportunity?
Based on the dates provided (posted in 2009, closed in 2009, archived in 2009), this appears to be a historical opportunity rather than an active open solicitation.
What practical warning does the notice give applicants?
The notice emphasizes that administrative readiness (especially completing CCR and FedConnect registration steps) can be the critical path. Waiting until the last minute can jeopardize eligibility even if the technical proposal is strong.
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