Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program

 

To maintain technological superiority in the scientific areas relevant to Air Force needs; to prevent technological surprise to our nation and create it for our adversaries; to maintain a strong research infrastructure composed of Air Force laboratories, industry, and universities; and to complement the national research effort.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
12.800
Federal Agency/Office
Department of The Air Force, Department of Defense
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2017 "(DURIP 17) Photonic-to-RF Instrumentation Systems for Manufacturing and Testing of Integrated Components (PRISMATIC)" Awarded 30 SEP 2017 to the University of Delaware for $358,301.00.
Fiscal Year 2019 The “Tunable RF to Millimeter-Wave Receivers and Filters,” program will conducts wideband surveillance and communications in the 18-50 GHz band, and this program will develop filter and receiver technology that will improve Air Force operations in contested environments.
Authorization
10 U.S.C. 2358
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Private/public educational institutions; other private/public nonprofit organizations which are operated primarily for scientific, educational, or similar purposes in the public interest, and commercial concerns.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Private/public educational institutions; other private/public nonprofit organizations which are operated primarily for scientific, educational, or similar purposes in the public interest, and commercial concerns.
Credentials/Documentation
Award is subject to: 1) receipt of applicable/acceptable certifications and representations; 2) having a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov); 3), the applicant, its principals, proposed subrecipients/principals, not appearing in SAM Exclusions as currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible; and 4) meeting other requirements specified in the program announcements.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Research proposals shall be prepared in accordance with instructions in individual program announcements. See Grants.gov (www.grants.gov).
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Research proposals shall be prepared in accordance with instructions in individual program announcements. See Grants.gov (www.grants.gov).
Award Procedure
Awards decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a peer and/or scientific review.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Contact the appropriate regional contracting office.
Appeals
From 1 to 15 days. Contact the appropriate regional contracting office.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Basic research, applied research, advanced research, and development projects that are necessary to the responsibilities of the United States Air Force in the field of research and development; and, either relate to weapon systems and other military needs; or are of potential interest to the Air Force. Funds must be expended in a manner consistent with the statute and its aforementioned purpose.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Continuous monitoring throughout the effort.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Record keeping requirements are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award, which will include appropriate provisions related to recipient records that are required by the Department of Defense Grants and Agreements Regulations (DoDGARs).
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to five years. Awards will be incrementally funded. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Air Force Office of Scientific Research, 875 North Randolph Street, Arlington VA 22203, 703-588-1930; Air Force Research Laboratory, Bldg 45, 2130 8th Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7541, 937-713-9798; Air Force Research Laboratory, 3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773, 505-846-4979; Air Force Research Laboratory, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome NY 13441-4514, 315-330-7748; Air Force Research Laboratory, 203 West Eglin Blvd, Bldg 300, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810, 850-882-4295
Headquarters Office
Venton Lamont
1060 Air Force Pentagon, 4C149
Washington, DC 20330 US
venton.j.lamont.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 5712562422
Website Address
http://www.af.mil
Financial Information
Account Identification
57-3600-0-1-051
Obligations
(Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 18$319,100,000.00; FY 19 est $317,000,000.00; FY 20 est $209,000,000.00; FY 17$414,035,525.00; FY 14$639,104,798.00; FY 15$472,800,241.00; FY 16$551,893,764.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The range for Federal Assistance is $4,314 to $2,501,710.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The DoDGARS (as updated through DoD's interim implementation of 2 CFR part 200 which can be found at 2 CFR part 1103) applies to DoD grants and cooperative agreements. Also see individual program announcements.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2019 “Tunable RF to Millimeter-Wave Receivers and Filters.” The Air Force conducts wideband surveillance and communications in the 18-50 GHz band, and this program will develop filter and receiver technology that will improve Air Force operations in contested environments.

 



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