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This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not accepting applications for financial assistance. The purpose of this RFI is solely to solicit input for ARPA-E consideration to inform the possible formulation of future programs. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit input for a potential ARPA-E program focused on leveraging material, process, equipment, and cross-supply chain manufacturing innovations to catalyze domestic production of cathode active materials (CAMs) and their precursors (pCAMs). Most commercial lithium-ion batteries employ graphite anodes and layered transition metal oxide cathodes. CAMs can account for approximately 50% of total battery cost, while CAM chemistry determines overall battery performance and safety.5 To date, commercial cell-level energy densities exceeding 280 watt-hour per kilogram (Wh/kg) are achievable in batteries where NMC is used as the CAM in combination with a graphite anode.6 Recent optimization efforts have focused on innovations in chemistry to decrease cobalt content and increase nickel content thus simultaneously increasing energy density and reducing cost. Moreover, significant government and private sector research funding has been allocated to develop alternative lithium-based battery chemistries. Thus far, LFP is the most commercially successful nickel-free and cobalt-free cathode to be developed with notable attributes in cost, safety, and cycle life. Recent gains in market share suggest that LFP batteries may become the dominant chemistry for compact, economy EVs, while NMC is likely to continue to be the preferred cathode chemistry for vehicles where torque response and range are priorities. To view the RFI in its entirety, please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals to identify and optimize novel molecules that exhibit inhibitory effects on Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-CRISPR associated proteins (CRISPR-Cas) gene editing processes. The Broad-Spectrum Antagonists for Editors (B-SAFE) program is explicitly seeking transformative approaches enabling the discovery or design of novel inhibitors of gene editing technologies with enhanced activity, utility, and breadth of coverage. Novel inhibitor activity will be assessed in vitro over the course of the program and a subset of top performing molecules will be selected for scale-up at quantities sufficient for testing and evaluation by Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders. In concert, DARPA is interested in exploring methods to rapidly discover inhibitor molecules for novel gene editing technologies beyond CRISPR-Cas systems to keep pace with the rapidly advancing field and promote the safe, controlled use of these technologies. Research that generates incremental improvements to the existing state-of-the-art are specifically excluded.

The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2000 authorized the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) as a framework for modifications and operational changes to the Central and Southern Florida Project needed to restore the south Florida ecosystem. Provisions within WRDA 2000 provided for specific authorization for an adaptive assessment and monitoring program. The CEPP is a CERP project expected to provide an additional 370,000 acre-feet of freshwater to the Everglades annually. Freshwater fishes and invertebrates play a critical role at the base of the food chain within Everglades marshes, providing food to iconic apex predators like wading birds and alligators. Changes in water quantity and quality that influence freshwater fish and invertebrate assemblage structure directly influences wading bird ecology and ecosystem integrity of Everglades marshes. Monitoring of fishes and large invertebrates is necessary to track changes in water management associated with restoration projects both within Everglades National Park and upstream within the Water Conservation Areas. Long-term monitoring data are required to support assessment of the changes in water management. This project will conduct field sample collection, process samples, and data analyses and evaluate the long-term data set with regards to natural resource condition assessments. The CEPP Adaptive Management and Ecological Monitoring Plans identify the freshwater fish and macroinvertebrate communities as essential attributes of the ecosystem that need to be monitored to assess the influence of the CEPP and to confirm additional freshwater is improving the production and availability of aquatic fauna (fish and macroinvertebrates) to support higher tropic levels. This monitoring of aquatic fauna will inform CEPP Adaptive Management actions associated with CEPP performance in conjunction with other CERP projects and non-CERP operations. Program Description/Objective: (brief description of the anticipated work) The purpose of this research is to leverage a long-term dataset to monitor the status and trends of freshwater fish and macroinvertebrate populations at established sites within Water Conservation Area 3 (WCA3) in order to determine pre-CEPP implementation baseline conditions for aquatic fauna to inform CEPP Adaptive Management and Ecological Monitoring Plans The project objectives include: Objective 1: Collect samples to monitor status and trends of large (>8cm) and small (<8cm) freshwater fish and macroinvertebrate populations at 10-12 established sites in WCA3 up to 5 times intra-annually. Objective 2: Establish and report the baseline condition of aquatic faunal abundances and biomasses for future use in a Before, After, Control, Impact (BACI) assessment of CEPP project implementation. Objective 3: Demonstrate progress and present results in the form of quarterly status reports, annual reports, and a final report. Public Benefit This project will play a critical role in determining the effect of the CEPP on the aquatic fauna community in WCA3 and continue to build upon the knowledge base for understanding the ecology of the freshwater trophic community in the Greater Everglades ecosystem. Data collected will be used to inform the successful implementation of the CEPP and support the CERP in reaching its restoration goals and objectives. Understanding aquatic faunal dynamics within WCA3 is critical to assess and the effects of hydrologic changes associated with CEPP implementation, ecosystem restoration, and climate change which have potential impacts on the economy of South Florida, including tourism, recreational opportunities, and water management.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is offering a grant of over $1 million, with a total funding of $10,000,000, to educational and non-profit organizations in Urbana, Illinois, to promote bioprocessing through infrastructure and capital equipment expansion, increased training opportunities, and short course offerings, with the project having been partially funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Tech Hubs program.

Proposers must retrieve the instructions document (zip file) associated with the application package for this opportunity as there is at least one required form that must be attached to the submitted proposal package. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released its annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2024 (OMB Approval Number 2700-0092, CFDA Number 43.001) on February 14, 2024. In this case "omnibus" means that this NRA has many individual program elements, each with its own due dates and topics. All together these cover the wide range of basic and applied supporting research and technology in space and Earth sciences supported by SMD. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the work proposed, the proposing organization, and/or program requirements. However, most extramural research awards deriving from ROSES will be grants, and many program elements of ROSES specifically exclude contracts, because contracts would not be appropriate for the nature of the work solicited. The typical period of performance for an award is three years, but some programs may allow up to five years and others specify shorter periods. In most cases, organizations of every type, Government and private, for profit and not-for-profit, domestic and foreign (with some caveats), may submit proposals without restriction on teaming arrangements. Tables listing the program elements and due dates (Tables 2 and 3), a table that provides a very top level summary of proposal contents (Table 1), and the full text of the ROSES-2024 "Summary of Solicitation", may all be found NSPIRES at http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2024. This synopsis is associated with one of the individual program elements within ROSES, but this is a generic summary that is posted for all ROSES elements. For specific information on this particular program element download and read the PDF of the text of this program element by going to Tables 2 or 3 of this NRA at http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2024table2 and http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2024table3, respectively, click the title of the program element of interest, a hypertext link will take you to a page for that particular program element. On that page, on the right side under "Announcement Documents" the link on the bottom will be to the PDF of the text of the call for proposals. For example, if one were interested in The Lunar Data Analysis Program (NNH24ZDA001N-LDAP) one would follow the link to the NSPIRES page for that program element and then to read the text of the call one would click on C.8 Lunar Data Analysis Program (.pdf) to download the text of the call. If one wanted to set it into the context of the goals, objectives and know the default rules for all elements within Appendix C, the planetary science division, one might download and read C.1 Planetary Science Research Program Overview (.pdf) from that same page. While the letters and numbers are different for each element within ROSES (A.12, B.7, etc.) the basic configuration is always the same, e.g., the letter indicates the Science Division (A is Earth Science, B is Heliophysics etc.) and whatever the letter, #1 is always the division overview. Frequently asked questions for ROSES are posted at http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs. Questions concerning general ROSES-2024 policies and procedures may be directed to Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, at sara@nasa.gov, but technical questions concerning specific program elements should be directed to the point(s) of contact for that particular element, who may be found either at the end of the individual program element in the summary table of key information or on the web list of topics and points of contact at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list. Not all program elements are known at the time of the release of ROSES. To be informed of new program elements or amendments to this NRA, proposers may subscribe to: (1) The SMD mailing lists (by logging in at http://nspires.nasaprs.com and checking the appropriate boxes under "Account Management" and "Email Subscriptions"), (2) The ROSES-2024 blog feed for amendments, clarifications, and corrections to at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2024/, and (3) The ROSES-2024 due date Google calendars (one for each science division). Instructions are at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/library-and-useful-links (link from the words due date calendar).

The surge in online media usage has surged within recent years, especially within Africa where a growing portion of the population happens to be young adults who have come to find digital technology at the forefront of their everyday lives. Because of its substantial importance in day-to-day life, theres now a major interest in ensuring security, safety, and responsible use within online mediums of communication. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam / Bureau of African Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to create targeted exchange programs and a conference aimed at relevant Tanzanian policymakers, civil servants, and civil society to explore internet governance structures and strategies that promote a free and open internet governance policy in Tanzania to catalyze the expansion of the local digital economy and lead to economic growth. Please follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: This opportunity seeks to directly engage a Tanzanian civil society organization to identify a cohort of colleagues across a range of sectors, engage the cohort through multiple education and information sessions, and organize a major international conference on the theme of building resilient, open, and democratic digital systems. The conference should include U.S. experts who can advise on regulatory firewalls, policy creation and coordination, and balancing the protection of individual rights, general online safety and security with freedom of expression principles. The selected organization should have demonstrated familiarity with Tanzanias civic space and policy processes. This opportunity also seeks to provide international exchange opportunities where Tanzanian thought leaders can engage with counterparts in international fora such as the UN Internet Governance Forum and/or with American counterparts. Through these engagements, the program will help to build an ecosystem of Tanzanian innovators and champions of democracy who can effectively advocate as citizens and government civil servants to contribute to an economic growth friendly digital infrastructure. Challenges that should be addressed by proposals: Boosting civic participation and engagement Addressing the limited access to accurate and verified information in rural and underserved communities and offered in local languages. Tackling the lack of media literacy to help individuals discern credible sources of information and leveraging digital tools and platforms to build resiliency. Examine the government’s efforts to manage cybersecurity risk and assess threats to critical infrastructure. Reducing and overcoming cultural divides by promoting accessible digital literacy resources and training programs to Tanzanian communities. Providing opportunities for open discussions and exchanges for tech leaders and policy makers in a variety of fields to prepare Tanzania to be an international partner in tech innovation. Discuss efforts to secure an open interoperable secure and reliable cyberspace in accordance with U.S. security standards. Discuss strategies to collaborate and counter cyber threats. Participants and Audiences: Tech industry stakeholders, STEM students, policymakers, social media influencers/reporters, and academic experts. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 6 to 24 months Number of awards anticipated: 2 awards (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $75,000 to a maximum of $425,000 Total available funding: $495,000 Type of Funding: FY23 Economic Support Funds under the Foreign Assistance Act Anticipated program start date: 10/01/2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding.

1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.2) Project Title: Comprehensive Stranding Investigations for High Priority Marine Mammal Species in the Hawaiian and Mariana Archipelagos, Navy US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Providing technical natural resource support to assist the Navy in efforts of comprehensive stranding investigations for priority species such as beaked whales, false killer whales and pygmy killer whales as well as secondary priority species such as dwarf and pygmy sperm whales, melon-headed whales, pilot whales and humpback whales are needed by Navy. This critical information is required for environmental compliance documents, consultations, and public education and outreach. This requires mounting an immediate response to each newly reported stranding event that occurs over the project duration and conducting extensive necropsy examinations, including histopathology, disease surveillance, and tissue sampling in support of numerous research efforts aimed at better understanding Hawaiian and Mariana cetaceans.4) Period of Performance: Base period - 12 months from date of award. Follow-on (FO) periods - Four 12-month FO periods5) Please send responses or direct questions to:Nicholas A. ApreaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.milKathy S. MitchellProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted

With this solicitation, NIJ is seeking applications to support projects designated for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42) to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation). The explanatory statement regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 11842) lists the designated projects, which the Act incorporates by reference, as stated in relevant part, below $350,028,000 is for discretionary grants to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation), which shall be made available for the OJPByrne projects, and in the amounts, specified in the table titled Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending included for this division in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act[.] Public Law No. 11842, div. C, title II (2024).

Project Title: Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Support to TRADOC Proponent Office (TPO) RangesA cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient's CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%.Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $671,612.38 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of ObjectivesNOTE. At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.Description of Anticipated Work. See attached Statement of ObjectivesSubmission of Your Statement of Interest.1. Statements of Interest are due by 5 June 2024, 12PM Central Time.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to: Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: sandra.justman@usace.army.milOffice: 817-886-1073Kali Evans Project ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: kali.evans@usace.army.mil Office: 402-768-1048Review of Statements Received. All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal.Description of Anticipated Work. See attached Statement of Objectives

The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is offering a funding opportunity to provide research to (1) understand the biotic and abiotic constraints on successful reclamation, (2) develop reclamation effectiveness assessment workflows, and (3) identify management practices that promote reclamation success. These are currently significant scientific challenges for management of surface disturbance following oil and gas developed and other land disturbing activities in arid landscapes.

The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for technical assistance on native and invasive wildlife disease surveillance and investigations with dissemination of information through the proper channels for use in wildlife management and public relations. Disease investigation priorities will include avian influenza, white-nose syndrome, cervid health including Chronic Wasting Disease, herptile diseases, and wildlife zoonoses. Information dissemination will include integration of the CESU partners disease surveillance data into the National Wildlife Disease Database (USGSs Wildlife Health Information Sharing Partnership Event Reporting System (WHISPers) and the Aquatic Disease and Pathogen Repository (AquaDePTH)) that was mandated under Section 6003(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117-2). Information dissemination will also include presentations and participation in meetings with USGS scientists to encourage academic-federal collaborations on wildlife disease surveillance, morbidity and mortality investigations, and evidence-based disease management strategies. Wildlife includes native and invasive species.

The Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund, administered by the Richland County Foundation, provides grants to enhance arts and visual cultural integrated education in Mansfield City Schools. The fund supports classroom experiences that connect students with local and regional arts resources. Grants may support structured field experiences at local cultural institutions, as well as participation in regional, state, or national art integration programs. Applicants should outline measurable goals and educational outcomes and coordinate details such as budgets, scheduling, and transportation with partner organizations prior to applying. The annual grant budget generally ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 dollars. Eligibility is limited to teachers employed by Mansfield City Schools. Applicants must identify the appropriate approver for funding requests and ensure projects align with educational objectives. The fund does not support storage containers and rugs, substitute teacher costs, seating and furniture, or physical technology items such as cameras or tablets. Applications are due May 1, 2024. Grant duration is not stated. Additional information is available from the Richland County Foundation.

The MPRINT Hub, serving as a national resource, aims to conduct and support therapeutics-focused research in obstetrics, lactation, and pediatrics, enhancing the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. It coordinates and supports operations of the MPRINT Hub, aggregating knowledge and identifying deficits in maternal and pediatric therapeutics to inform drug development and regulatory science. Funding is available for one year, covering clinical and postdoctoral fellow awards up to $25,000 and faculty awards up to $150,000, with a total award amount around $500,000. LOI: April 30th 2024

The City of Naperville in Illinois is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, funded by the National Multistate Opioid Settlement, for approved opioid remediation programs and services that benefit Naperville residents, with applications open to a wide range of organizations including school districts, medical providers, and non-profits.

NOTICE: Amended February 6, 2023: The Step-2 proposal due date has been delayed. Step-2 proposals are now due May 2, 2024 Proposers must retrieve the instructions document (zip file) associated with the application package for this opportunity as there is at least one required form that must be attached to the submitted proposal package. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released its annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2023 (OMB Approval Number 2700-0092, CFDA Number 43.001) on February 14, 2023. In this case "omnibus" means that this NRA has many individual program elements, each with its own due dates and topics. All together these cover the wide range of basic and applied supporting research and technology in space and Earth sciences supported by SMD. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the work proposed, the proposing organization, and/or program requirements. However, most extramural research awards deriving from ROSES will be grants, and many program elements of ROSES specifically exclude contracts, because contracts would not be appropriate for the nature of the work solicited. The typical period of performance for an award is three years, but some programs may allow up to five years and others specify shorter periods. In most cases, organizations of every type, Government and private, for profit and not-for-profit, domestic and foreign (with some caveats), may submit proposals without restriction on teaming arrangements. Tables listing the program elements and due dates (Tables 2 and 3), a table that provides a very top level summary of proposal contents (Table 1), and the full text of the ROSES-2023 "Summary of Solicitation", may all be found NSPIRES at http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2023. This synopsis is associated with one of the individual program elements within ROSES, but this is a generic summary that is posted for all ROSES elements. For specific information on this particular program element download and read the PDF of the text of this program element by going to Tables 2 or 3 of this NRA at http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2023table2 and http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2023table3, respectively, click the title of the program element of interest, a hypertext link will take you to a page for that particular program element. On that page, on the right side under "Announcement Documents" the link on the bottom will be to the PDF of the text of the call for proposals. For example, if one were interested in The Lunar Data Analysis Program (NNH23ZDA001N-LDAP) one would follow the link to the NSPIRES page for that program element and then to read the text of the call one would click on C.8 Lunar Data Analysis (.pdf) to download the text of the call. If one wanted to set it into the context of the goals, objectives and know the default rules for all elements within Appendix C, the planetary science division, one might download and read C.1 Planetary Science Research Program Overview (.pdf) from that same page. While the letters and numbers are different for each element within ROSES (A.12, B.7, etc.) the basic configuration is always the same, e.g., the letter indicates the Science Division (A is Earth Science, B is Heliophysics etc.) and whatever the letter, #1 is always the division overview. Frequently asked questions for ROSES are posted at http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs. Questions concerning general ROSES-2023 policies and procedures may be directed to Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, at sara@nasa.gov, but technical questions concerning specific program elements should be directed to the point(s) of contact for that particular element, who may be found either at the end of the individual program element in the summary table of key information or on the web list of topics and points of contact at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list. Not all program elements are known at the time of the release of ROSES. To be informed of new program elements or amendments to this NRA, proposers may subscribe to: (1) The SMD mailing lists (by logging in at http://nspires.nasaprs.com and checking the appropriate boxes under "Account Management" and "Email Subscriptions"), (2) The ROSES-2023 blog feed for amendments, clarifications, and corrections to at http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/ROSES-2023, and (3) The ROSES-2023 due date Google calendars (one for each science division). Instructions are at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/library-and-useful-links (link from the words due date calendar).

DEVCOM CBC requires a capable and qualified company to provide labor support, supervisory support, materials, tools, and equipment to develop state-of-the-art semi-autonomous standoff DUV Raman Systems. The first two (2) systems should be capable of operating at 262 nm. The additional two (2) systems should be capable of operating below 250nm. The U.S. Army currently has a challenge to detect large and small quantities of chemicals solids and liquids) at standoff distances greater than two (2) meters on ground and surfaces to enhance avoidance and situational awareness of a chemically hazard environment. The Army is gathering data to determine Industrys ability to address this capability gap and determine the effectiveness deployment upon successful technological development. Additional information and attachments can be found on SAM.gov: SAM.gov ; SAM.gov Notice ID: W911SR-24-S-DUVS ; SAM.gov Title: Request for Information (RFI): Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) Raman Systems.

Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number DE-FOA-0003383 entitled Fiscal Year 2024 Vehicle Technologies Office Batteries Electrification Funding Opportunity Announcement.The Notice of Intent to Issue is for informational purposes only; the Department of Energy is not seeking comments on the information in this notice and applications are not being accepted at this time. Any information contained in this notice is subject to change.This anticipated FOA will support the government-wide approach to the climate crisis by driving the innovation that can lead to the deployment of clean energy technologies, which are critical for climate protection. Specifically, this FOA will advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD) in several areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, including: demonstration of smart charge management of electric vehicles (EVs), development of innovative battery chemistries and component materials, reduction of cascading battery fires, and battery electrode, cell, and pack manufacturing cost reduction.

This project will involve close collaboration with the successful offeror and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). This project will involve adding the navigation attributes to acoustic fields and potentially electric fields within the OpenFOAM framework, while still computing hydraulic variables. The resulting data set will include a sound field, a flow field, various navigation attributes that are found to impact either the acoustic and/or flow fields, and electrical field as appropriate. A field site with supporting geometry, acoustic data, lock operations data, navigation data, and AIS data will be provided by the USACE. The successful offeror will be responsible for processing ambient and intentional (that is the acoustic deterrent) acoustic and hydrological data as appropriate. Operations, navigation, and AIS data will be processed by USACE, which would include the removal/recoding of vessel identifications.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and select international researchers in advancing studies and technologies related to the detection and observation of gravitational waves for a major space science mission.

Amendment 03: The purpose of this amendment is to update the closing date of HR001122S0030 to May 10, 2024 as it is being superseded by the new MTO Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), HR001124S0028, which was released on May 9, 2024. Please refer to BAA HR001124S0028 for information regarding the submission of abstracts or proposals that fall within the MTO Mission and Thrust Areas and other topic areas of interest. Amendment 02: The purpose of this amendment is to update the Abstract Due Date, Proposal Due Date, FAQ Submission Date, and Closing Date. Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to: (1) Allow for an accelerated award option for selected full proposals that do not exceed $2,000,000 for proposers who are willing to agree to prescribed terms and conditions as part of their full proposal submissions. Award would be made within 30 days of the selection notification. Please see Attachments 5-8 for details. (2) Update the Agency Contact for this effort to Dr. Whitney Mason. (3) Update the MTO Mission and Thrust Areas. (4) Update the DARPA Cost Proposal Template instructions for academic institutions. Original Synopsis below: This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing MTO programs or other published solicitations.