Program Descriptions
Program Number
97.060
Title
Port Security Research And Development Grant
Federal 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.
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
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
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
Refer to announcement or application guidance for further information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has a statutory 75/25 match requirement. See 46 U.S.C. 70107(c)(1).
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.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly Earned Value Management Reports and Quarterly Project Status Reports, Final Project Report and Final Financial Status Report are required.
Audits
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0508-0-1-402.
Obligations
FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Program Accomplishments
None.
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.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Transportation Security Administration Headquarters, Office of Acquisition, TSA-25, 701 South 12th Street, Arlington VA 22202, Pat Masterson; Telephone: (571) 227-1587.
Web Site Address
http://www.tsa.gov
(click on business opportunities).
Related Programs
97.058, Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) Cooperative Agreement Program
97.056, Port Security Grant Program
Examples of Funded Projects
Regional Maritime Security Coalitions Cargo Information Action Center, Operation Restore's Dynamic Shipping Rerouting Decision Support Tool, http://www.operationrestore.org
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
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