Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000371
Apply for DE FOA 0000371
- The Idaho Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SMALL MODULAR REACTOR DESIGN PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2012 and posted on Jan 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $904,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $452,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 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. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, teams, consortia, or other partnership arrangements consisting of , SMR vendors, universities, non profits, power generation companies, and industry suppliers/vendors, including architect engineers and constructors (nuclear industry organizations that are either U.S. owned companies or companies meeting the requirements/definitions outlined in 10 CFR 600.502). Federally owned independent corporations may apply but should contact the DOE (see Part VII, B of this funding opportunity announcement) for an eligibility determination. FFRDC Contractors may participate as members of a team, part nership or consortium, but may not apply as the prime.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SMALL MODULAR REACTOR DESIGN PROGRAM is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy funding opportunity intended to speed up the development and near-term deployment of U.S.-owned small modular reactor (SMR) designs at domestic sites. The focus is not basic research, but the practical, high-cost steps needed to get an SMR design through design certification and licensing so it can be built and operated in the United States. DOE is positioning this as a partnership with industry, where federal dollars are used to help reduce risk and accelerate schedules for projects that are already mature enough to move through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing pathway.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, meaning DOE expects to be substantially involved during project execution rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The program requires cost sharing at a minimum of 50 percent industry and 50 percent federal, so applicants must be prepared to bring significant non-federal funding to the table. DOE anticipated up to $452 million in federal funding over five years, subject to appropriations. Because of the 50/50 cost share structure, the total project value implied by the program could be roughly double the federal share, and the source data lists an estimated total funding amount of $904,000,000. DOE expected to make 2 awards, with an award ceiling of $452,000,000 and no stated award floor.
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000371 under CFDA 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration) and falls under the Energy funding activity category. It was posted January 19, 2012, with the closing date ultimately set to May 21, 2012 (the original closing date was February 17, 2012, later extended). DOE indicated it would allow about 60 days for applicant responses and planned to support applicant understanding through a Frequently Asked Questions document and an Industry Day. The tentative Industry Day date listed was April 12, 2012 at the LEnfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C., with registration required and additional logistics to be posted.
Eligibility was broadly open (listed as unrestricted) but with important exclusions and conditions. Applicants could include a wide range of entities and team structures such as SMR vendors, universities, nonprofit organizations, power generation companies, and suppliers (including architect-engineers and constructors), provided they align with the U.S.-ownership expectations and the definitions referenced in 10 CFR 600.502. However, other federal agencies could not apply, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors could not serve as the prime applicant (though they could participate as team members), and certain lobbying-related nonprofits were excluded (specifically 501(c)(4) organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995). Federally owned independent corporations could potentially apply but were advised to contact DOE for an eligibility determination.
Administratively, the issuing office is the DOE Idaho Field Office, and the full FOA was made available through FedConnect at www.fedconnect.net under the same reference number (DE-FOA-0000371). For access issues, the listed point of contact was Layne A. Isom, Contract Specialist, at 208-526-5633 and isomla@id.doe.gov.
Small Modular Reactor Design Program (DOE) - FAQs
1) What is the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Design Program?
The Small Modular Reactor Design Program is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy funding opportunity intended to speed up the development and near-term deployment of U.S.-owned SMR designs at domestic sites. It is aimed at helping projects move toward being built and operated in the United States.
2) What is the program trying to fund (and what is it not)?
The focus is not basic research. Instead, the program targets practical, high-cost steps needed to advance an SMR design through design certification and licensing so the design can proceed through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing pathway and ultimately be deployed at U.S. sites.
3) What stage of SMR projects is DOE looking to support?
DOE positioned this as support for projects that are already mature enough to move through the NRC licensing pathway, with federal funding used to reduce risk and accelerate schedules for those near-term efforts.
4) What type of award instrument is used?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements. This means DOE expects to be substantially involved during project execution, rather than providing funding with minimal federal involvement.
5) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for applicants?
Based on the opportunity description, DOE anticipates substantial involvement during performance. Applicants should expect active federal engagement during project execution rather than a hands-off grant structure.
6) Is cost sharing required? If so, what is the minimum?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing at a minimum of 50 percent industry and 50 percent federal. Applicants should be prepared to provide significant non-federal funding.
7) How much federal funding is available, and over what period?
DOE anticipated up to $452 million in federal funding over five years, subject to appropriations.
8) What is the estimated total project funding implied by the cost share?
Because the structure is at least 50/50 (industry/federal), the total project value could be roughly double the federal share. The source information lists an estimated total funding amount of $904,000,000.
9) How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE expected to make 2 awards under this opportunity.
10) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is stated as $452,000,000.
11) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No stated award floor was provided in the opportunity summary.
12) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000371.
13) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 81.121 (Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration).
14) What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the Energy funding activity category.
15) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 19, 2012.
16) What was the application deadline?
The closing date was ultimately set to May 21, 2012. The original closing date was February 17, 2012, and it was later extended.
17) How much time did DOE plan to allow for applicant responses?
DOE indicated it would allow about 60 days for applicant responses.
18) Did DOE plan any events or materials to help applicants understand the FOA?
Yes. DOE planned to support applicant understanding through a Frequently Asked Questions document and an Industry Day.
19) When and where was the tentative Industry Day?
The tentative Industry Day date listed was April 12, 2012, at the LEnfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C.
20) Was registration required for Industry Day?
Yes. Registration was required, and DOE indicated additional logistics would be posted.
21) Who could apply (general eligibility)?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open. Applicants could include a wide range of entities and team structures such as SMR vendors, universities, nonprofit organizations, power generation companies, and suppliers (including architect-engineers and constructors), provided they align with U.S.-ownership expectations and definitions referenced in 10 CFR 600.502.
22) Are other federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Other federal agencies could not apply.
23) Can an FFRDC contractor apply as the prime recipient?
No. Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractors could not serve as the prime applicant, though they could participate as team members.
24) Are any nonprofits specifically excluded?
Yes. Certain lobbying-related nonprofits were excluded: specifically 501(c)(4) organizations that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
25) Can a federally owned independent corporation apply?
Potentially. Federally owned independent corporations were advised to contact DOE for an eligibility determination.
26) What does the opportunity say about U.S. ownership?
The program is described as aimed at U.S.-owned SMR designs for deployment at domestic sites, and eligibility is tied to U.S.-ownership expectations and relevant definitions referenced in 10 CFR 600.502.
27) What office issued this funding opportunity?
The issuing office is the DOE Idaho Field Office.
28) Where was the full FOA posted?
The full FOA was made available through FedConnect at www.fedconnect.net under the reference number DE-FOA-0000371.
29) Who is the point of contact for access issues (and what are the contact details)?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Layne A. Isom, Contract Specialist, at 208-526-5633 and isomla@id.doe.gov.
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