Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (97.065)

Program

97.065 Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

Homeland Security Act of 2002, Title 3, Section 307, Public Law 107-296.

Program Number

97.065

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To fund research and technology development in support of Homeland Security.

Types of Assistance

Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts)

Uses and Use Restrictions

HSARPA funds only project grants resulting from scientific and technical proposals for basic research, applied research and technology development in areas of science and technology to support homeland security research. These projects will promote revolutionary changes in technologies which would promote homeland security; advance the development, testing, and evaluation, and deployment of critical homeland security technologies; and accelerate the prototyping and deployment of technologies that would address homeland security vulnerabilities. All awards made under the affiliated Small Business Innovation Research Program will be restricted as required by law and regulation. Funds provided for any other purpose will be specified explicitly in the award document.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

HSARPA performs its functions in part by awarding contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions for prototypes or research to: public or private entities, public or private nonprofit institutions/organizations, businesses, profit organizations, Federally funded research and development centers, universities, individuals, specialized groups, and other private institutions/organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Beneficiaries are small and large businesses; public and private educational institutions, and profit and non-profit entities.

Credentials/Documentation

One condition of HSARPA assistance will be acceptable professional qualifications and documented experience necessary to properly conduct the research solicited in the manner proposed. Another condition of assistance may be the ability of applicants to possess specified security clearances, processes and procedures. Applicants must not appear on the nonprocurement suspended or debarred list. In addition, the provisions of OMB Circulars Nos. A-21, A-87, A-88, A-110, A-122, and A-133 must be met, as applicable. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. An environmental impact statement is required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is 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. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.

Award Procedure

Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Refer to program guidance document.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Renewals of grant awards are based on performance, program plan, and availability of funds.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

As required by solicitation. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payment based on project need.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

See program announcement. See program announement. See program announcement. See program announcement. Refer to the program guidance or the award document for frequency of reporting.

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 A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards (or receive property, or a combination of both, within the fiscal year) 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 A-133. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year.

Records

Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0800-0-1-999.

Obligations

(Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts)) FY 08 $3,061,453; FY 09 est not reported.; FY 10 est not reported. - FY10 est not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Refer to Program Guidance.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Homeland Security Act of 2002, Title III, Sec. 307 and 831, Public Law 107-296, and information contained at http://www.dhs.gov., http://www.fedbizopps.gov., and http://www.baa.st.dhs.gov. FAR, OMB Circulars No. A-102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments and A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Non-Profit Organizations, A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions and A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organization.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Grants and Financial Assistance Division, Office of Procurement Operations, Department of Homeland Security, Building 410, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20528 Phone: (202) 447-5589.

Web Site Address

http://www.dhs.gov; http://www.baa.st.dhs.gov

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: None. Fiscal Year 2009: None. Fiscal Year 2010: None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.