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In the January 17, 1997 Issue:
DOD Dual-Use Applications Program Plans Announced
The Department of Defense's Joint Dual-Use Program Office (DUAP), the successor of the Technology Reinvestment Program, has announced plans for the FY 1997 dual-use applications program. The program includes two parts: the Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative (COSSI) at $100 million and the Science and Technology Initiative at $85 million.Previous dual-use efforts were designed to leverage commercial technology at the research and development stage to increase affordability, performance, and sustainability of military equipment. The Science and Technology Initiative will continue along the same path, while COSSI will adapt existing commercial products for military uses.
Paul Kaminski, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, explained, "This initiative...will put the Department on a path to a time when the defense industry and DOD routinely look first to the commercial sector for the technology, products, and processes we need to keep our operating costs down."
COSSI proposals must identify project teams that include at least one for-profit company and a military service "customer." Selected projects will be performed in two stages with COSSI funding available only for Stage 1.
Stage I awards will support the one-time engineering required to adapt commercial products or processes for use in military applications. This stage may also require qualification testing to verify that the commercial technology will produce cost savings while maintaining at least the current level of performance of the military system. In Stage II, the sponsoring military service may purchase production quantities of the product or process.
COSSI proposals are due on March 18, 1997. A maximum award size for the proposals was not available from Defense officials, but may be discussed at a bidders' conference to be held February 12 (see Calendar of Events). Winners will be announced in early May. The COSSI solicitation (DARPA SOL 97-12) is available by phone: 1-800- DUAL-USE; fax: 703/ 807-0678; or email: Dual-Use@arpa-mil. Additional information is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.jdupo.darpa.mil/jdupo/
The Science and Technology Initiative will fund industry proposals that develop technology with both military relevance and potential commercial applications. The Dual Use Applications Program and the military services will share the cost of these projects with industry. Each military service will issue its own solicitation for the Science and Technology Initiative in the next few months.
EPA Accepting Applications for Pollution Prevention Grants
EPA is accepting proposals for the 1997 Pollution Prevention Incentives for States (PPIS) grant program to support the establishment and expansion of state and tribal programs that address the reduction or elimination of pollution of the air, land and water at its source. Programs should reflect comprehensive and coordinated pollution prevention planning.EPA recognizes there are a growing number of business assistance organizations established within the states to address a vast array of environmental concerns. One of the requirements of the grant program is that applicants must clearly identify a partnership with one or more business or environmental assistance provider in the state. Additionally, states that apply for PPIS funding and have received funding from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for environmental planning networks must specifically address how the grant will relate to and complement NIST-funded activities.
Approximately $5 million is available for the PPIS program in 1997. States, U.S. territories, state supported universities, and Indian tribes are eligible to apply and must contribute half of the allowable cost of the project. The program is administered through the EPA Regional Offices which are responsible for the solicitation and screening of proposals and selection of awards.
Interested applicants should contact their Regional Pollution Prevention Coordinator at the U.S. EPA Regional Offices for more information. A list of the Coordinators and a copy of the Federal Register notice can be obtained by contacting SSTI at 614/421-SSTI (7784).
Pre Applications Sought for Energy Biosciences Research
The Office of Basic Energy Sciences in the Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting pre-applications until February 28 for research funding in energy biosciences. The research objective is to pursue basic biochemical, genetic and physiological investigations that may contribute toward providing alternate fuels, petroleum substitutes, and energy conservation as well as remediation technologies related to DOE sites.Institutions of higher education, industry (particularly small and disadvantaged businesses) and nonprofit institutions may apply for the awards which average about $100,000 per year, mostly for a three-year duration. DOE anticipates that funds will be available for new grant awards in FY 1998. The amount of funding available and the number of awards will depend on the budget process. The intent in asking for pre-applications at this time is to save the time and effort of preparing a formal application that may be inappropriate for the focus of the biosciences program.
For further information, contact Ms. Pat Snyder at 301/ 903-2873 or pat.snyder@ oer.doe.gov/
Guide to NIST Available
The new Guide to NIST, a one-stop information resource on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is now available. The 164-page volume describes hundreds of different research projects, grants, industry outreach programs, services and facilities. The publication updates a 1993 edition. Requests for the guide can be faxed to 301/926-1630. An electronic version will be available online later this year on the NIST home page at http://www.nist.gov
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