Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research (81.113)
Program
81.113 Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Energy
Authorization
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 3157, Public Law 101-189, 103 Stat. 1684, 42 U.S.C. 2051; , Section 3157, 1684 Stat. 42, 2051 U.S.C ; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438; 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817, Title I, Section 107, 1240 Stat. 42, 5817 U.S.C ; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-577; Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101; , 7101 U.S.C , as amended by Public Law 106-65; National Defense Authorization Act of 2000.
Program Number
81.113
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To conduct basic and applied research and development that enhances U.S. national security and reduces the global danger from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and special nuclear materials through needs-driven research and development. The emphasis is on developing the requisite technologies to detect and deter nuclear proliferation and to meet U.S. nuclear detonation detection goals. Research focuses on advanced detection systems and concepts to support current and future USG policies.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)
Uses and Use Restrictions
Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, services required for conducting nonproliferation research and development to reduce the global danger from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Construction or related costs are not allowed under these project grants. All work must comply with export control regulations.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Universities (public and private), institutions of higher education with postdoctoral programs, and nonprofit non-government organizations (public and private) whose activities benefit the general public through results which are available to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), other U.S. government agencies, and universities and institutions of higher learning may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The NNSA, other U.S. government agencies, universities and institutions of higher learning will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher learning. For Non-government organizations, Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-122 . This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The NNSA Service Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico issues Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) under which formal applications may be submitted by a scientist or principal investigator who will conduct or lead the research team. The BAAs will be posted to Grants.gov which can be accessed at: http://www.grants.gov
Award Procedure
Evaluations will be conducted by technical staff assigned to the Office of Nonproliferation Research and Development or at the DOE national laboratories. Final decisions for approval are made by the cognizant program director. DOE/NNSA Procurement is then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents. Program management responsibilities may be delegated as a whole or in part to the NNSA Service Center or NNSA Site Offices.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 60 to 90 days. Deadlines will be provided in the individual BAAs posted at Grants.gov.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Grants will be modified and extended as required. Renewals are subject to an annual review by the Headquarters and/or NNSA Service Center.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The grant period is for up to 3 years depending upon available appropriations. The schedule of payments is arranged at the time of award, but it is expected under the Integrated University Program that proposals will be fully funded for their three year lifecycles in one lump sum. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Depending on the program some can be awarded lump sum or incrementally funded.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No program reports are required. Cash reports are not applicable. Quarterly Progress reports, and final reports are required. Also progress is reported annually at the University Industry Technical Interchange meeting for the life of the project. In the first year creation of a poster for project presentation is required and formal presentations are required thereafter. All projects are subject to this audit process. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Independent performance and merit reviews are required in the second year of the lifecycle. All projects are subject to this audit process.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: The results and accomplishments from basic and applied research and development performed under these grants are reported in the open scientific literature. University research may be integrated with ongoing research and development programs at the DOE national laboratories which will facilitate access to and use of special facilities and equipment. The objective of these grants is to advance the state of knowledge on science and technology. The final product may lead to improved or new commercial products to ensure availability to the U.S. arms control and nonproliferation community. In 2008 there were 20 grants awarded, which all were fully funded. Fiscal Year 2009: The results and accomplishments from basic and applied research and development performed under these grants are reported in the open scientific literature. University research may be integrated with ongoing research and development programs at the DOE national laboratories which will facilitate access to and use of special facilities and equipment. The objective of these grants is to advance the state of knowledge on science and technology. The final product may lead to improved or new commercial products to ensure availability to the U.S. arms control and nonproliferation community. In 2009 there were an additional 7 grants awarded and fully funded. Fiscal Year 2010: The results and accomplishments from basic and applied research and development performed under these grants are reported in the open scientific literature. University research may be integrated with ongoing research and development programs at the DOE national laboratories which will facilitate access to and use of special facilities and equipment. The objective of these grants is to advance the state of knowledge on science and technology. The final product may lead to improved or new commercial products to ensure availability to the U.S. arms control and nonproliferation community. We expect 15 grants to be awarded and fully funded.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0243-0-1-053.
Obligations
(Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 08 $38,715,862; FY 09 est $25,347,817; FY 10 est $10,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The expected range of Awards is approximately $200k to $999k for the lifecycle of the project.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
See Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); 10 CFR 600 and OMB Circulars
Related Programs
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Ivy D. Martin, 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington , District of Columbia 20585 Email: ivy.martin@hq.doe.gov Phone: (202) 586-2246 Fax: (202) 586-2246.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2008: Grants have been awarded to conduct research on: (1) Hyperspectral data analysis techniques (2) improved materials and methods for gamma-ray and neutron detection (3) seismic research to improve detection, location, and discrimination of nuclear detonations. Fiscal Year 2009: Grants have been awarded to conduct research on: (1) Remote Sensing data analysis techniques (2) improved materials and methods for gamma-ray and neutron detection (3) alternatives to radiation sources for medical and industrial processes (4) safeguard technologies , and (5) simulation and algorithm science related to nonproliferation. Fiscal Year 2010: Grants will be awarded to conduct research on: (1) Remote Sensing data analysis techniques (2) improved materials and methods for gamma-ray and neutron detection (3)alternatives to radiation sources for medical and industrial processes (4) safeguard technologies , and (5) simulation and algorithm science related to nonproliferation.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The selection process will be determined on the following criteria: 1) Potential impact and relevance of proposed work; 2) technical merit; 3) qualifications of the proposed investigators; 2) quality of the proposed research plan, and 3) proposed schedule, budget and available resources.
