Port Security Research & Development Grant (97.060)

Program

97.060 Port Security Research & Development Grant

Federal Agency

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

Specialized Group; critical national seaports and terminals.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

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. 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

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 25.%. This program has a statutory 75/25 match requirement. See 46 U.S.C. 70107 (c) (1).

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

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. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: 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. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance.

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 three 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 three-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 three-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

70-0508-0-1-402.

Obligations

(Salaries) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Refer to program guidance.

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

97.056 Port Security Grant Program ; 97.058 Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) Cooperative Agreement Program

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Pat Masterson 701 South 12th Street, Arlington, Virginia 22202 Phone: (571) 227-1587

Web Site Address

http://www.tsa.gov (click on business opportunities).

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Regional Maritime Security Coalition's Cargo Information Action Center, Operation Restore's Dynamic Shipping Rerouting Decision Support Tool, http://www.operationrestore.org. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

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