Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
(a) Aerospace sciences and engineering sciences, e.g., structural dynamics, mechanics of materials, particulate mechanics, propulsion diagnostics, space, power and propulsion, external aerodynamics and hypersconics, internal fluid dynamics; (b) chemistry and materials sciences, e.g., chemical reactivity and synthesis, polymer chemistry, inorganic materials chemistry, electrochemistry, theoretical chemistry, molecular dynamics, metallic structural materials, ceramics and nonmetallic structural materials; (c) physics and electronics devices, components, and circuits, optoelectric information processing, devices and systems, quantum electronic solids, semiconductor and electromagnetic materials, phontonic physics, optics, x-ray physics, atomic and molecular physics, plasma physics; (d) life and environmental sciences, e.g., neuroscience, chronobiology, perception and recognition, spatial orientation, cognition, bioenvironmental sciences, optical and infrared environment, space sciences; and (e) mathematical and computer sciences, e.g., dynamics and control, physical mathematics and applied analysis, computational mathematics, optimization and discrete mathematics, signal processing, probability and statistics, software and systems, artificial intelligence, neural computation systems, and electromagnetic.
- Science and Technology for Autonomous Teammates (STAT)
- Armament Technology Broad Agency Announcement
- AFRL-NM Tech Transfer and Education Outreach (STEM) Partnrship Intermediary Agreement
- Diverse Collegiate Research and Development Collaboration Program
- Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials & Manufacturing Directorate, Functional Materials and Applications (AFRL/RXA) Two-Step Open BAA
The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States through five major areas: peacekeeping and war-fighting efforts, Homeland Security, evacuation and humanitarian causes.
Telephone: (505) 846-4979; Rome Laboratory, 26 Electronics Pkwy, Griffiss AFB, NY 13441-4514.
Telephone: (315) 330-7746; Wright Laboratory, 2530 C Street, Bldg.
7, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607.
Telephone: (513) 255-4813.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be expended in furtherance of the research identified in the proposal, in accordance with the cost principles as established in OMB Circular Nos.
A-21 and A-122.
Eligibility Requirements
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
Not applicable.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Research proposals shall be prepared in accordance with local instructions. See Federal Business Opportunities (www.fedbizopps.gov).
Award Procedures
Awards decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a peer and/or scientific review.
Deadlines
Proposals may be submitted in accordance with requirements of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA), or other solicitation notice in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD).
Authorization
Public Law 100-370, Section 1(g)(3), 1023 Stat. 846, 10 U.S.C. 2368(a); Public Law 100-456, Division A, Title II, Section 204; 84 Stat. 908, 10 U.S.C. 2358(b)(1), (c)(1); 95 Stat. 1404, 1405, 10 U.S.C. 2361.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
60 to 90 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Re-application with new proposal is permitted.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas or matching requirements apply in some cases.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Normally from 12 to 36 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Technical progress reports, reports of expenditures, and invention reports must be submitted annually (for those projects which exceed 18 months) and after completion of the performance period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. 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 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.
Records
Recipient will maintain accounting records which will permit determination that the funds were used for the award purposes. Financial records must be maintained for at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved.
Financial Information
Account Identification
57-3600-0-1-051.
Obigations
FY 07 $275,000,000; FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported. Note: No current information provided by Agency.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$50,000 to $5,000,000. Average: $500,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Department of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DODGARS), February 8, 1994, and local publications/procedures.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Air Force Office of Scientific Research, 110 Duncan Avenue, Suite B115, Bolling AFB, Washington DC 20332-4990; Armstrong Laboratory, 8005 Ninth Street, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5353; Phillips Laboratory, 3651 Lowry Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5777. Telephone: (505) 846-4979; Rome Laboratory, 26 Electronics Pkwy, Griffiss AFB, NY 13441-4514. Telephone: (315) 330-7746; Wright Laboratory, 2530 C Street, Bldg. 7, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7607. Telephone: (513) 255-4813.
Headquarters Office
HQ Air Force Material Command/PKT, 4375 Childlaw Road, Suite 6, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5006. Telephone: (513) 257-8934. FTS is not available.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
(a) Overall scientific and technical merits of the proposed research; (b) potential contribution of the proposed research to the mission of the Air Force; (c) availability of funds; (d) likelihood of the proposed effort to develop new research capabilities and to broaden the research base in support of national defense; (e) offeror's capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, or unique combinations of these factors that are integral to achieving the objectives; (f) qualifications, capabilities, experience, and past research accomplishments of the proposed principal investigator and team; and (g) realism and reasonableness of proposed cost.
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