Port Security Research & Development Grant (97.060)
Program
97.060 Port Security Research & Development Grant
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Department of Transportation, Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-295, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296.
Program Number
97.060
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To identify technology solutions for port security through research and development that will provide end products that meet or exceed the following four priorities: Cargo Information Action Center, Passengers and Vehicles Screening on Ferries, Transparency of Vessel Ownership and Operation Restore.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Allowable costs are detailed in Request for Application (RFA) and are restricted to research and development activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Research and Development activities at National Laboratories, private nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education and other entities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Critical national seaports and terminals.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
All cooperative agreement applications will be submitted as hard copies to the TSA Headquarters. Applications will include the following forms: Signed SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance; SF-424A, Budget Information - Non-Construction Programs, OR SF-424C, Budget Information - Construction Programs; Budget Narrative, Project Description, SF-424B, Assurances - Non-Construction Programs, OR SF-424D, Assurances - Construction Programs.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed collaboratively by the Chief Technology Office and Maritime and Land Security Office. Upon completion of the evaluation process, applicants will be notified regarding selection status.
Deadlines
Will be provided in the application solicitation.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula and no matching requirements. TSA encourages grant recipients to consider cost-sharing, with additional consideration given to cost shares.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The period of performance is up to 18 months. Funds will be made available upon award, however, authorization will be provided based upon progress.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly Earned Value Management Reports and Quarterly Project Status Reports, Final Project Report and Final Financial Status Report are required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 Revised, June 24, 1997 and June 27, 2003, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 (or $500,000 for fiscal years after December 31, 2003) or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 or $500,000, as applicable, a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133 or the award document.
Records
Applicants must maintain project related materials for 3 years following submission of the final financial status report.
Program Accomplishments
Not available.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0508-0-1-402.
Obligations
FY 03 $9,200,000; FY 04 est $0; and FY 05 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Cost principles applicable to the awards are: OMB Circular No. A-21 for cost principles for educational institutions, OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, OMB Circular No. A-102 grants and cooperative agreements with state and local governments, A-110 uniform administrative requirements for grants and agreements with institutions of higher education, A-122 for nonprofit organizations, 48 CFR Part 31 for commercial organizations and A-133 for audits. Solicitation guidelines will be made available.
Related Programs
97.058, Operation Safe Commerce (OSC); 97.056, Port Security Grants for Critical National Seaports.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Transportation Security Administration Headquarters, Office of Acquisition, TSA-25, 701 South 12th Street, Arlington VA 22202 David Batcheller, david.batcheller@dhs.gov. Telephone: (571) 227-3056.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applications will be reviewed for merit based on the following criteria (details in the solicitation package). Each criterion (factor) will carry equal importance in the evaluation: i. Intrinsic Value; ii. Relevance to TSA Mission; iii. Technical Quality of the Application; iv. Research Performance Competence; v. Appropriateness and reasonableness of the budget; vi. Cost sharing for the proposed project. Proposals will be selected based on the availability of funding, the quality of the proposals submitted, and the evaluation criteria established in the program announcement.
