Program Descriptions
Program Number
12.615
Title
Research And Technical Assistance
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Authorization
10 U.S.C. 2391(c).
Status
Active
Objectives
The Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), a field activity under the Department of Defense (DoD), is authorized to make awards to, or conclude cooperative agreements with State or local governments or any nongovernmental or other private entity, to conduct research and provide technical assistance related to community economic adjustment needs and assistance. Awards provided under this notice support the Office of Economic Adjustment as well as the Defense Economic Adjustment Program (DEAP) by: (1) developing and analyzing information for program and policy considerations; and (2) undertaking special research.
Types of Assistance
Subject to need and availability of funds, this program provides financial assistance for approved research and technical assistance projects in the form of grants or cooperative agreements.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Topics and areas of specific interest to OEA may be identified in a Federal Register Notice of Funding Availability (the Notice) issued under this program. Proposals outside of a Notice, or beyond the identified topics and areas of interest in a Notice, will also be considered. Activities under this program must relate to assisting State and local governments to plan and/or carry out community adjustments and economic diversification required by: the proposed or actual establishment, realignment, or closure of a military installation; the cancellation or termination of a Department of Defense contract or the failure to proceed with an approved major weapon system program; a publicly announced planned major reduction in Department of Defense spending that would adversely affect a community; the encroachment on a military installation; or, the closure or the significantly reduced operations of a defense facility as the result of the merger, acquisition, or consolidation of the defense contractor operating the facility. Funding may be used only for non-construction activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants include a State or local government, or any private entity. A "private entity" is defined for purposes of this listing as any entity that is nongovernmental.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Eligible applicants include a State or local government, or any private entity. A "private entity" is defined for purposes of this listing as any entity that is nongovernmental.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
A Federal Register Notice of Funding Availability (the Notice) may be used to announce the availability of funds for specific research and technical assistance needs identified by OEA or proposed by the respondent. Proposals will be accepted for a period of sixty (60) days after the publication date of the Notice.
Application Procedure
The application process is two-part. The first part requires all interested respondents to the Notice to submit a proposal within the advertised solicitation period (sixty (60) days). Each proposal submitted must include a cover or transmittal letter and accompanying text that shall consist of no more than 10 pages (single-sided), consisting of: An abstract of the proposed research or technical assistance; A description of the scope of work to be undertaken and how it responds to OEA and the Defense Economic Adjustment Program; A proposed budget and budget justification; Detailed description of the project team and their relevant experience; A project schedule for completion of the work; A point of contact. (In the case of a proposal on an unsolicited topic) A summary of the problem or issue the project will address. Proposals should be submitted by letter addressed to the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-4707, or may be submitted via the e-mail address (oeafeedback@osd.mil - reference RTA Proposal - in the subject).
Award Procedure
OEA will notify respondents within ninety (90) days of the date of publication of the Notice in the Federal Register whether their proposal will be invited for a formal application. At this point, OEA will assign a Project Manager to advise and assist with the preparation of the application. Applications will be reviewed for their completeness and accuracy, and, to the extent possible, an award notification will be issued within 30 days of the receipt of a complete application.
Deadlines
After the Notice is posted in the Federal Register, respondents will have sixty (60) days to submit a proposal.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
OEA will notify respondents within ninety (90) days of the Notice being published in the Federal Register whether their proposal was successful and invite an application. To the extent possible, an award notification will be issued within 30 days of the receipt of a complete application.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
OEA may fund up to 100 percent of the proposed budget depending on the nature of the project.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project duration will vary according to the nature of the proposal, but is generally 12 to 18 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
OEA requires interim performance reports and one final performance report for each award. The performance reports will contain information on the following: A comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives established for the reporting period; Reasons for slippage if established objectives were not met; Additional pertinent information when appropriate; A comparison of actual and projected expenditures for the period; The amount of Federal cash on hand at the beginning and end of the reporting period. The final performance report must contain a summary of activities for the entire award period. All required deliverables should be submitted with the final performance report. The final SF 269A, "Financial Status Report," must be submitted to OEA within ninety (90) days after the end date of the award. Any funds actually advanced and not needed for award purposes shall be returned immediately to OEA. OEA will provide a schedule for reporting periods and report due dates in the Award Agreement.
Audits
Standard Federal Audit requirements apply, as appropriate to the type of recipient.
Records
Standard Federal recordkeeping requirements apply, as appropriate to the type of recipient.
Financial Information
Account Identification
97-0100-0-7-051.
Obligations
FY 07 $643,287; FY 08 $1,092,332; and FY 09 $1,735,619.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
OEA expects proposals in the range of $100,000 to $500,000, supported accordingly by a clear project scope of work, budget justification, and project timeline.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The Awardee and any consultant/contractor operating under the terms of a grant or cooperative agreement shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws applicable to its activities including the following: 32 CFR Part 33, ¿Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments? OMB Circulars A-87, "Cost Principles for State and Local Governments" and the revised A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations"; 32 CFR Part 25, "Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement)"; 32 CFR Part 26, "Drugfree Workplace"; 32 CFR Part 32, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements to with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Non-Profit Organizations; 32 CFR Part 34, Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with For-Profit Organizations; OMB Circular A-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations; and 32 CFR Part 28, "New Restrictions on Lobbying (Grants)."
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-4704. Telephone: (703) 604-6020. E-mail: oeafeedback@osd.mil.
Web Site Address
Website:
http://www.oea.gov
Related Programs
12.607, Community Economic Adjustment Assistance For Establishment, Expansion, Realignment, Or Closure Of A Military Installation
12.610, Community Economic Adjustment Planning Assistance For Joint Land Use Studies
12.611, Community Economic Adjustment Planning Assistance For Reductions In Defense Industry Employment
12.614, Community Economic Adjustment Diversification Planning
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
OEA considers each of the following equally-balanced factors as a basis for inviting formal award applications: Overall conformance with proposal requirements; Overall responsiveness of the proposal to support the Office of Economic Adjustment and Defense Economic Adjustment Program; Overall expertise, experience, qualifications and ability of investigators; Overall reasonableness of budgeted expenditures.
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