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Financial Assistance Forms Page at: http://energy.gov/management/downloads/certifications- and-assurances-use-sf-424.

File Name: 2016 CFA Cert & Assurances “Insert ID #.pdf” Federal and Technical POCs for FY 2016 can be found at

https://neup.inl.gov/SitePages/FY16_RD_Technical_Program_Contacts.aspx and https://neup.inl.gov/SitePages/FY16_IRP_Technical_Program_Contacts.aspx

Table 2 contains a summary of the required forms/files required for full application submittals.

Table 2. Summary of Full Application Required Forms/Files.

Name of Document  Format  Required From 

SF424 (R&R)  Form  All Lead Applicants 

Research and Related Other Project Information  Form  All Lead Applicants  Project Summary/Abstract  PDF  All Lead Applicants  Project Narrative  PDF  All Lead Applicants  Other Attachments  Vitae ‐ Technical Expertise and Qualifications   (2 pages each)  PDF  All Leads and Collaborators  Capabilities (2 pages)  PDF  All Lead Applicants  Benefits of Collaborations (PS/MS/NSUF ‐ 2  pages; PD ‐ 4 pages)  PDF  All Lead Applicants  Letters of Support (PD IRPs only)  PDF  IRP Academic and Industry  Collaborators  Current and Pending Support  PDF  All University and Industry Applicants  Project/Performance Site Location  PDF  All Lead Applicants 

Name of Document  Format  Required From  Conflict‐of‐Interest Statement  PDF  All Applicants  Authorization for DOE/NNSA FFRDCs  PDF  National Laboratory Leads and  Collaborators (including non‐funded  collaborators)  Research and Related Budget  

(Total Fed + Non‐Fed)  Form  All Lead Applicants  

SF424 (R&R) Subaward Budget (Total Fed + Non‐

Fed), if applicable   Form  University and Industry Collaborators   Budget for DOE National Laboratory Contractor  or FFRDC, if applicable  PDF  National Laboratory Leads and  Collaborators  Budget Justification  PDF  University and Industry Leads and  Collaborators 

SF‐LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities  Form  If applicable 

Certifications and Assurances  Form  University and Industry Leads 

SUBMISSION FROM SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS D.

If selected for award, DOE reserves the right to request additional or clarifying information for any reason deemed necessary including, but not limited to, the following:

 Indirect cost information.

 Other budget information.

 Name and phone number of the Designated Responsible Employee for complying with national policies prohibiting discrimination (See 10 CFR Part 1040.5).

 Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Software, if applicable.

 Commitment Letter from Third Parties Contributing to Cost Sharing, if applicable. SUBMISSION DATES AND TIMES

E.

Letter of Intent Due Date (Mandatory for NSUF Projects) E.1

LOIs for NSUF access are required by August 27, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The LOI shall be submitted as required in Part IV, Section B.1.

Pre-Application Due Date (Mandatory except for IRPs and MS-EM-1) E.2

Applicants must submit a pre-application by September 17, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The pre- application shall be submitted as required in Part IV, Section B.2. Applicants who fail to submit a pre-application will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for a comprehensive merit review.

Integrated Research Projects Due Date E.3

IRPs must be received by December 3, 2015, not later than 8:00 p.m. ET. Applicants are encouraged to transmit their applications well before the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award.

Full Application Due Date E.4

Full applications must be received by February 18, 2016, not later than 8:00 p.m. ET. Applicants are encouraged to transmit their applications well before the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW F.

This program is not subject to Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.”

FUNDING RESTRICTIONS G.

Funding for all awards and future budget periods is contingent upon the availability of funds appropriated by Congress for the purpose of this program in current and future fiscal years.

Cost Principles G.1

Costs must be allowable, allocable, and reasonable in accordance with the applicable Federal cost principles referenced in 2 CFR 200, as adopted and amended by 2 CFR 910. The cost principles for “for profit” organizations are in FAR Part 31.

Pre-Award Costs G.2

Recipients may charge to an award resulting from this announcement pre-award costs that were incurred within the ninety (90) calendar day period immediately preceding the effective date of the award if the costs are allowable in accordance with the applicable Federal cost principles referenced in 2 CFR 200, as adopted and amended by 2 CFR 910. Recipients must obtain the prior approval of the contracting officer for any pre-award costs that are for periods greater than this 90 day calendar period.

Pre-award costs are incurred at the applicant’s risk. DOE is under no obligation to reimburse such costs if for any reason the applicant does not receive an award or if the award is made for a lesser amount than the applicant expected.

OTHER SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS H.

Where to Submit H.1

NOTE: Applications must be submitted through www.NEUP.gov to be considered for award. Submit electronic applications through the “Applications” function at www.NEUP.gov. If you have problems completing the registration process or submitting your application, call 208-526- 1602 or send an email to [email protected].

Application Validity Timeframe H.2

By submitting an application in response to this FOA applicants agree that their applications are valid for at least one year from the date set forth for receipt of applications to this FOA. DOE reserves the right (with concurrence of the applicant) to use the submitted application(s) to make additional awards for up to a one year valid time-frame, even after DOE’s initial selection announcement has occurred.

PART V – APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

NOTE: The following requirements apply to all FOA areas unless specific requirements are identified.

CRITERIA A.

Pre-application Review (PS, MS, and NSUF)