In the January 31, 2005 Supplement:

Federal Funding Opportunities

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Federal Funding Opportunities

Department of Commerce
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) invites applications for a third round of FY 2005 funding for its member agencies and programs. Six programs of interest to the tech-based economic development community are highlighted below. Although not required, cost-sharing is strongly encouraged. The full solicitation is available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-1803.htm

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

Office of Oceanics and Atmospheric Research (OAR)

NOAA also is making available to government, academic, science and industry parties on a non-interference basis unused space on the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System. This initiative provides the opportunity for testing advanced technology in earth orbit and validating advanced instruments in space and cross-calibrating them with existing instruments. Responses are due March 18, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/AGAMD/Reference-Number-P3I-AO-013105/listing.html

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Department of Defense
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for research in the area of micro cryogenic coolers. The proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Multiple awards are anticipated. Multidisciplinary teams consisting of industry, academia, or national laboratories with complementary areas of expertise are encouraged. Preproposals are due February 18, 2005; full proposals are due April 8, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA05-15/listing.html

DARPA also will be soliciting proposals for the Walrus Technology Demonstration program. This program seeks to bring together earlier airship ideas and infuse them with new technologies resulting in the design development of a global reach air vehicle and scalable prototype technology demonstrator. The envisioned vehicle will be able to transport entire units of action (500-plus tons) with equipment and weaponry from fort to fight. A solicitation was expected to be released on or about Jan. 31, 2005. Responses are due March 31, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/PS05-01/listing.html

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency seeks potential sources for the development of nuclear radiation detectors that principally use a solid material as the detection medium for both gamma and neutron radiation. The detection medium must be scalable in size from man-portable sizes to tens of square meters and be formable into configurations other than those offered by conventional crystalline and gaseous media. No awards are anticipated for responses, which are due Feb. 16, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/ODA/DTRA/DTRA01/Reference-Number-049976757/listing.html

The Department of the Air Force is soliciting white papers for ELINT collection and processing. The goal is to use innovative, disruptive technologies to collect and process ELINT signals and their associated SIGINT information. Approximately $24.5 million over fiscal years 2005-08 is expected to be available for awards ranging from $250,000 to $350,000 per fiscal year for a period of up to 36 months. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers are due March 15, 2005, for FY 2005 funding. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/Reference-Number-BAA-05-02-IFKA/listing.html

The Air Force is requesting information to determine the worth of a hybrid blended wing or hybrid flying wing aircraft, or other concepts promising similar capability leaps, as a new common-use platform. Preliminary analysis must be based on capability improvements and operational utility compared with current force capabilities as well as currently available technology solutions. Responses are requested from vehicle development and integration communities and are due March 1, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/Reference-Number-RFI-05-03-PKV/listing.html

The Air Force will be soliciting white papers under the Warfighter Readiness Science and Technology Program. This program seeks to research, develop and transition leading edge technologies and methods to improve warfighter readiness and optimize human-centered logistics processes, enabling the expeditionary aerospace force to achieve their mission goals. Approximately $240.9 million over fiscal years 2005-10 is expected to be available for awards. A full solicitation is expected to be released at a later date. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA-05-03-HE/listing.html

The Department of the Army will be soliciting proposals on a full and open competition basis for funding to support its Modular Intermodal Platform Phase II effort. The goal of this initiative is to develop, build, test and certify an airmobile flat rack prototype that will demonstrate capabilities towards creating a completely seamless supply distribution system. Two or more awards are anticipated. Proposals will be due Feb. 23, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAE30/W15QKN-05-R-0227/listing.html

The Department of the Navy is soliciting white papers to identify capabilities of university and nonprofit institutions to conduct basic, applied and advanced research projects in a wide variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. Projects are expected to require a high level of technical expertise, primarily involving Ph.D. level personnel. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the government's needs are eligible to submit white papers, which are due Sept. 30, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/N00178/N0017805Q3010/listing.html

The Navy is soliciting proposals for development and transition of aircraft nondestructive inspection technologies for detection and quantification of heat damage in composites designed to reduce operations and support cost without compromising fleet safety and readiness. The goal is to inspect and assess incipient damage in composites on aircraft components without removing paint during on-condition or scheduled periodic inspections. Approximately $1.4 million is expected to be available for one award having a project period of up to three years. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due March 1, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/BAA05-006/listing.html

The Navy is soliciting white papers for research and development in microelectronics, micro-electromechanical systems, and photonics technology. Four major thrust areas include (1) pushing the limits of scaling and integration, (2) spectral exploitation and sensor dominance, (3) systems that intelligently interact with the environment, and (4) tools that enable scaleable and affordable access to leading edge components. White papers may be submitted at any time until Jan. 5, 2006. Subsequent proposals will be accepted by invitation only. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/SPAWAR/SPAWARSYSCEN_San_Diego/N66001-05-X-6030/listing.html

The Navy is soliciting proposals for research projects in radar technology, artificial intelligence technologies, high frequency radio waves in space, advanced information technology, and others. More than 50 additional research topic areas are listed in the solicitation. Multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be submitted at any time until Dec. 31, 2006. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/Reference-Number-BAA05-01/listing.html

The Navy is soliciting proposals for research under the National Oceanographic Partnership Program. This program seeks to determine the impact of open ocean boundary conditions provided by the Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment global and basin models on the numerical solutions of coastal ocean models. Approximately $6 million over three years is expected to be available for five awards having a project period of up to three years. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due March 31, 2005. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/BAA05-009/listing.html

The Navy is soliciting proposals for new and innovative concepts in the development and demonstration of technologies applicable to unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV). The long-term UUV vision is to have the capability to (1) deploy or retrieve devices, (2) gather, transmit and act on all types of information, and (3) engage bottom, volume, surface, air or land targets. Proposals may be submitted at any time until Jan. 26, 2006. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/NAVSEAHQ/N0002405R6309/listing.html

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Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE invites applications for funding under the Multiscale Mathematics Research and Education program. This program supports (1) the advancement of multiscale mathematics research, both as an intellectual pursuit and a computational science enabler, and (2) innovative approaches to educating computational scientists in the effective use of multiscale mathematics. Approximately $5.8 million in FY 2005 funding is expected to be available for awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due March 28, 2005. More information is available at: http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN05-16.html

NASA
NASA is requesting information for past performance as well as current and future capabilities of potential industrial partners for mission and instrument studies for the Earth Atmospheric Solar-Occultation Imager (EASI). EASI is conceived of as an interferometric eight-meter one-dimensional interferometer at Lagrange-2 to provide the first three-dimensional map of the greenhouse gases for the entire Earth. No awards will be made for responses, which are due March 4, 2005. More information is available at: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=114055

NASA is soliciting comments on requirements established regarding the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) Solar Array. SDO will be made up of several instruments seeking to characterize the dynamic state of the sun, enhancing NASA’s understanding of the solar process and space weather. Interested parties should submit responses by Feb. 14, 2005. More information is available at: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=114082

NASA is seeking a partner to develop science instrument concepts for the Terrestrial Planet Finder Coronagraph (TPFC) mission. The proposed instrument concept is for the camera option, which consists of an imaging optical chain, filter assembly, wavefront sensor and a detector. The goal is to develop a camera concept to be proposed for TPFC in 2007. Responses are due Feb. 11, 2005. More information is available at: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=114086

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Multiple NIH institutes invite applications for funding to support directed stem cell differentiation for cell-based therapies for heart, lung and blood, and aging diseases. The goal is to develop methods that direct the differentiation or development of stem cells along specific cell lineages to yield replacement cells for clinical use, whether the replacement cells are formed in vitro for delivery or formed in vivo in the tissue or organ environment. Exploratory or developmental research grant awards are anticipated. Applicants may request a project period of up to two years, with a budget for direct costs of up $275,000 for the two-year period. Eligible are public and private for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Applications should be submitted by the standard application deadlines, which are available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm . More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-043.html

NIH invites applications to support Clinical Nutrition Research Unit core centers. These units bring together basic science and clinical investigators to enhance and extend the effectiveness of research related to nutritional sciences, obesity and related disorders. Approximately $4 million in FY 2006 funding is expected to be available for three awards. Applicants may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $750,000 per year. Eligible are domestic public and private for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Optional letters of intent are due June 10, 2005; applications are due July 12, 2005. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-04-020.html

NIH is soliciting proposals for existing nanotechnology strategies for characterization. Desired constructs include nano-scaled particles and devices that incorporate image contrast agents, cancer therapeutics, and targeting receptors or ligands. Researchers from academia, industry and government are eligible to submit proposals, which are accepted quarterly, with due dates on the first business day of March, June, September, and December. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-CA-05-011.html

NIH invites applications for funding to support molecular approaches to diet and pancreatic cancer prevention. The goal is to determine how dietary energy intake and bioactive food components, including alcohol, influence pancreatic cancer development and prevention. Investigator-initiated research project grants are anticipated. Eligible are public and private for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Applications should be submitted at the standard application deadlines, which are available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm . More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-040.html

NIH invites applications for funding to support Obesity Nutrition Research core centers. These centers encourage a multidisciplinary approach to research in the nutritional sciences, focusing on obesity, eating disorders and energy regulation. Approximately $2 million in FY 2006 funding is expected to be available for two awards. Applicants may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $750,000 per year. Eligible are domestic public and private for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Optional letters of intent are due June 10, 2005; applications are due July 12, 2005. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-04-021.html

NIH invites applications for research in the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the production of adverse drug reactions in children. This includes research on the role of ontogeny and the characterization of pharmacogenetic and developmental variations of drug metabolizing enzymes, transporters, ion channels, and receptors that are responsible for drug toxicity in the pediatric population. Research project grants and exploratory and developmental grants are anticipated. Eligible are domestic public and private for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Applications should be submitted at the standard application deadlines, which are available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm . More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-045.html

NIH invites applications for research in the underlying biology of endogenous hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis hormones and their interactions with non-reproductive organ systems. Studies should seek to better understand underlying biologic mechanisms associated with the increased risk for, or decreased protection leading to, health problems and conditions associated with the menopausal process in middle-aged women. Approximately $2.5 million in FY 2006 funding is expected to be available for 4-6 awards. Applicants may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $250,000 per year. Eligible are public and private for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Optional letters of intent are due April 18, 2005; applications are due May 16, 2005. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-05-008.html

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