FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003244_Amd_000003.pdf
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This document is a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the DE-FOA-0003244 Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Initiative federal grant opportunity.
The key details are:
- Funding is available to domestic nuclear glovebox manufacturers that have the capability to successfully perform the expansion/modernization activities. Domestic entities must be organized under U.S. laws, have majority domestic ownership/control, and have a physical place of business in the U.S.
- Funding cannot be used retroactively for equipment purchases or expansion prior to the cooperative agreement award. Funds can only be used for activities after the agreement is signed.
- Metrics for measuring capacity increase include total glovebox manufacturing floor space and labor hours per glovebox type, but overtime hours and additional shifts are not factored in.
- Funding will be released incrementally based on an agreed-upon plan outlined in the award document. The full requested amount may not be awarded.
- Funding is only for equipment and facility expansion related to glovebox manufacturing, not for critical component manufacturing or cybersecurity compliance.
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DE-FOA-0003244
March 19, 2024
Glovebox Manufacturing Expansion Ini�a�ve Frequently Asked Ques�ons
• If a company has a domes�c capability but is owned by a corpora�on outside the United States, how does this factor in and are the eligible?
o To comply with 2 CFR Part 200, funding is available to domes�c nuclear glovebox manufacturers who have the domes�c capability to perform the ac�vity successfully. To qualify as a domes�c en�ty, the entry must be organized and incorporated (or otherwise formed) under the laws of a par�cular state or territory of the United States, have a majority domes�c ownership and control, and have a physical place of business in the United States.
• Can funds be applied retroac�vely; we have purchased several pieces of equipment to increase our current manufacturing efforts, can these funds be applied to that equipment?
o Funding cannot be used for equipment purchases or expansion efforts prior to the award of this coopera�ve agreement.
o Funds can only be used for purchases made a�er coopera�ve agreements have been signed.
• By what metrics should capacity be measured? How do addi�onal shi�s, over�me, awarded work, etc. factor into capacity measurements?
o Metrics in the NOFO are defined as total floor space for glovebox work and labor hours per glovebox type prior to expansion and what is expected a�er expansion is complete.
over�me hours, addi�onal shi�s are not factored into the equa�on.
• If metrics aren’t met by December 2028, does this mean funding has to be repaid?
o No, this is a coopera�ve agreement and funding does not need to be repaid, however the goal is to increase capacity and the merit review team will review proposals in feasibility and overall likelihood of mee�ng the objec�ves.
• How will funding be released/how does disbursement of funds work?
o Funding will be released in increments and will be based on agreed upon plan which will be included with the award document.
• Does a Funding Request related to increasing capacity of machining of cri�cal components qualify? Do subcontractors qualify?
o Funding is related to increasing glovebox manufacturing capacity and capability. Funding is not available in support of cri�cal components or services associated with their glovebox manufacturing. Funds used for capital expenditures projects should be related to glovebox manufacturing capacity efforts.
o Awards will be made to prime recipients only.
• Can any part of the grant be used to help with becoming NIST compliant for cyber security?
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o No, Per the NOFO, funds can be used on equipment and facility expansion related to glovebox manufacturing.
• Is this an all or none award?
o This NOFO is not an all or none. Awards will be based on the Merit Criteria outlined but may not be for the full amount requested. Applicants should priori�ze their expansion efforts and dollar amounts necessary.
• Can funding be used for new facili�es as well as exis�ng facili�es?
o Funding must be for the expansion or moderniza�on of glovebox manufacturing facili�es. Expanded facili�es must be connected to an exis�ng facility in some manner.
New facili�es are not included in this NOFO.
• Can funds be used toward a lease to expand exis�ng facili�es?
o See answer above.
• Does the project schedule dictate when quarterly repor�ng ends and /or when can we close out a project?
o All repor�ng will be outlined in contracts once funds have been awarded. Note that submission of required reports is outlined in the Federal Assistance Repor�ng Checklist and Instruc�ons (DOE F 4600.2)
• If we use consultant support for process improvements that drive significant increases in capacity, is that allowed? It would NOT be payroll for direct hires, but for projects that have discrete star�ng and stopping points with deliverables that drive capacity.
o No, the funding from the NOFO is for equipment and/or facility expansion. Consultant hired may be a part of the applicants cost share.
• Technical Website Ques�ons:
UEID - SAM.gov | En�ty Registra�ons Federal Service Desk: htps://fsd.gov/
Grants.gov Help Grants.gov Online Help https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration https://fsd.gov/ https://apply07.grants.gov/help/html/help/index.htm#t=GetStarted%2FGetStarted.htm
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