Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001227
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- The Office of Science in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SBIR/STTR 2015 Phase I Release 2" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 5, 2015 and posted on Nov 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 6, 2015. (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.
- SBIR/STTR program eligibility requirements are in place to ensure that the funds go only to small, independent U.S. businesses. The regulations include restrictions about (1) the type of firm, (2) its ownership structure, and (3) the firms size in terms of the number of employees. The purpose of the requirement regarding type of firm is to target the awards to firms with an economic interest in developing the idea or research into a commercial application. Please see the full FOA document for complete details.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SBIR/STTR 2015 Phase I Release 2 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001227) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Funding Opportunity Announcement focused on early-stage research and development by small businesses. It covers two related but distinct tracks under the DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for Fiscal Year 2015, Phase I, Release 2. In practical terms, this announcement is designed to help qualified U.S. small businesses explore the technical merit and feasibility of innovative science and technology ideas that could ultimately lead to commercially viable products or services aligned with DOE mission needs. While the summary data does not list dollar amounts, ceilings, or floors (those fields show 0 in the source record), the FOA itself contains the authoritative details on topics, scope, application requirements, and expected Phase I outcomes.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, administered under CFDA 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program). The FOA emphasizes that applicants must meet SBIR/STTR eligibility rules intended to ensure funding goes to small, independent U.S. businesses. Those rules generally center on three areas: the type of firm (it must be an eligible small business concern), ownership and control structure (to confirm it is genuinely independent and meets program ownership requirements), and size standards (commonly measured by number of employees). The underlying intent is to direct federal R and D funds to small firms that have a real economic stake in taking an idea beyond research and toward commercialization, rather than entities that are not positioned to develop or market the resulting technology.
Applications and full instructions are provided through FedConnect, and the FOA text is the controlling document for submission steps, required forms, and any program-specific clarifications (including any additional eligibility constraints beyond the general SBIR/STTR rules). The opportunity was originally posted on November 24, 2014, with a creation date of February 5, 2015. The original closing date is listed as February 3, 2015, and the current closing date as February 6, 2015, indicating the deadline was extended or updated. The archive date is May 3, 2015, meaning it is no longer active and has been moved to historical records.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Carl C. Hebron, Program Analyst at the DOE Office of Science (301-903-1414, carl.hebron@science.doe.gov). The FOA directs prospective applicants to consult the full FedConnect posting for complete details on the two funding tracks (SBIR versus STTR), the specific technical topics being solicited, and the exact application package instructions and compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "SBIR/STTR 2015 Phase I Release 2" and the Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001227.
2) Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science.
3) What program does this FOA fall under?
It falls under the DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for Fiscal Year 2015, Phase I, Release 2.
4) What is the purpose of this announcement?
The announcement is intended to support early-stage research and development by qualified U.S. small businesses to explore the technical merit and feasibility of innovative science and technology ideas that could ultimately lead to commercially viable products or services aligned with DOE mission needs.
5) What phase and release is this opportunity?
This is a Phase I opportunity under the FY 2015 solicitation, identified as Release 2.
6) Are there different tracks in this opportunity?
Yes. The FOA covers two related but distinct tracks: SBIR and STTR.
7) What category of funding is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" category.
8) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 81.049 (Office of Science Financial Assistance Program).
9) Who is this funding intended for?
The FOA emphasizes that funding is intended for small, independent U.S. businesses that meet SBIR/STTR eligibility rules.
10) What types of eligibility rules are emphasized?
The eligibility focus is on three broad areas: (1) the type of firm (it must be an eligible small business concern), (2) ownership and control structure (to confirm the business is genuinely independent and meets program ownership requirements), and (3) size standards (commonly measured by number of employees).
11) Why does the FOA emphasize SBIR/STTR eligibility?
The stated intent is to direct federal R and D funds to small firms that have a real economic stake in advancing an idea beyond research and toward commercialization, rather than entities that are not positioned to develop or market the resulting technology.
12) Where do applicants find the official application instructions?
Applications and full instructions are provided through FedConnect. The FOA text in FedConnect is the controlling document for submission steps, required forms, and program-specific clarifications.
13) Which document controls if there is any confusion about requirements?
The FOA itself is the authoritative, controlling document for topics, scope, application requirements, submission steps, and expected Phase I outcomes.
14) Does the summary record list award amounts, ceilings, or floors?
No. The summary data provided does not list dollar amounts, ceilings, or floors (those fields show 0 in the source record). Applicants are directed to the FOA for authoritative funding details.
15) What information should applicants look for in the full FOA?
The FOA directs applicants to consult the full FedConnect posting for complete details on the SBIR and STTR tracks, the specific technical topics being solicited, the required application package, submission instructions, and compliance requirements.
16) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on November 24, 2014.
17) What creation date is associated with the record?
The creation date listed is February 5, 2015.
18) What were the closing dates and were they updated?
The original closing date is listed as February 3, 2015, and the current closing date is February 6, 2015, indicating the deadline was extended or updated.
19) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is May 3, 2015, which indicates the opportunity is no longer active and has been moved to historical records.
20) Who can be contacted if someone cannot access the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Carl C. Hebron, Program Analyst at the DOE Office of Science. Phone: 301-903-1414. Email: carl.hebron@science.doe.gov.
21) Where is the application submitted?
The FOA indicates that applications are provided through FedConnect, and the full posting there contains the submission steps and required forms.
22) What outcomes are expected from Phase I under this FOA?
The summary indicates Phase I is focused on exploring technical merit and feasibility of innovative ideas; the FOA contains the authoritative description of expected Phase I outcomes.
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