Research and Development - Physical Security Programs

 

The Research and Development Program evaluates and recommends physical security countermeasures against terrorism threat for blast mitigation, anti-ram barriers, and forced-entry ballistic-resistant systems.

Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.) 19.031 Diplomatic Security, Department of State B - Project Grants; Z - Salaries and Expenses Not applicable. Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, as amended (22 U.S.C. 4802 et seq.), Public Law 100-204, 22 U.S.C. 4802 The Vehicle Anti-Ram program develop passive and active anti-ram designs to lower the cost of providing anti-ram protection. The Blast Mitigation program develops, tests, and fields systems and techniques that protect USG employees and property from the effects of attacks employing explosives. The Force-Entry Ballistic-Resistance program develops and certifies FE/BR construction products and systems to protect USG employees and property from the effects of forced-entry attacks. USG Personnel and Facilities are the beneficiary of all research and development programs and products. 1. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-certified Academic educational institutions, colleges and universities of Higher Education -located in the United States of America and it Territories. Proposals are encouraged from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in accordance with 20 USC 1067k (3) and 10 USC 2323(a)(1)(C), or 2.State and Local Government institutions certified by OSHA and ASTM standards. Proposals are encouraged from Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments in accordance with Section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 85 Stat 688. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. 1)Submit a completed government-wide version of form SF-424: Application for Federal Assistance available on line at http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/FormLinks?family=15 2)Proposals must be submitted electronically through the www.grants.gov website using the "apply" process. All applicants must register with Grants.gov prior to submitting a proposal. 3)For new users, begin the registration process early since it could take up to two weeks to obtain validation and confirmation from Grants.gov. Until that process is complete, you will not be issued a user password for Grants.gov. The required information to complete the registration process is as follows: a. Valid DUNS number (Contact 1-866-705-5711 for inquiries) b. Registered with CCR (Central Contractor Registry) 4) Proposals submitted by any other means may not be considered or reviewed. 5)Proposal receipt after the specified due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-1(c)(3). Proposals outside of the scope as described herein will not be further reviewed. Not applicable. From 15 to 30 days. a. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following descending order of importance: 1)Experience 2) Qualified facility 3) Principal Officer or Project Lead 4) Cost Proposal Not applicable. From 120 to 180 days. Not applicable. Assistance can be used to design and evaluate physical security countermeasures against terrorism threat for blast mitigation, anti-ram barriers, and forced-entry ballistic-resistant systems. Performance Reports: Program reports shall be provided in written format, in scientific and technical terms, to describe how the research aligns with the objective and scope involved. It should describe how the goals of the projects were met, what problems were encountered and how they were resolved, the likely future impact, what new contacts were made, what new plans or projects were conceived, and what issues were discussed and the participants. The final report must provide additional project documentation such as photos, detailed write-ups, and published information, which demonstrates the overall benefits of the award requirements. See listings on grants.gov for Audit requirements. Records are required for three years after the project ends. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Anticipated Period of Award: 5 Years Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. None/Not specified. Russell J. Norris
1400 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 US
NorrisRJ@state.gov
Phone: 7033123125 19-0011-3-0-000 (Salaries and Expenses) FY 18 Estimate Not Available FY 19 Estimate Not Available FY 20 Estimate Not Available FY 16 Estimate Not Available FY 17 est $1,222,000.00; - Not applicable/available. 2. State and Local Government institutions certified by OSHA and ASTM standards. Proposals are encouraged from Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments in accordance with Section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 85 Stat 688. Not applicable.