Intake Spreadsheet for NOFOs for 2025.xlsx

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If yes, would you or the relevant PM be interested in having a conversation with us about what we could offer in this space to determine if we should submit a proposal, and how to best do that?

Thank you for your interest in the TECHGATE funding opportunity (DFOP0017381). The full NOFO document is now attached and posted in the zip file. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing it.

Additionally, we can confirm eligibility is not restricted to non-profits having a 501(c)(3) status. Applicants may be either private, for-profit, companies or non-profit organizations

Could you kindly confirm:

1. Whether the application window is currently open;

2. If this opportunity is restricted only to Federally Funded Research and Development Corporations (FFRDCs);

3. Whether there are any potential pathways for partnership or participation for non-FFRDC applicants with strong technology infrastructure and international capacity-building experience.

I would be grateful for any guidance or documentation that can help clarify the process, including potential alternatives or similar opportunities.

Thank you very much for your time and support

2. Is there a priority regarding the regions of Europe, Eurasia, Indonesia/surrounding countries, and Central Asia in countering the Chinese and Russian influence?

3. A. What is the level of sophistication and technology in each country of origin/region? (Meaning will there be or are there specific details that define what is in each level) or priority of care/support for a particular region?

b. Will this be detailed by the State Department within the requirement and solicitation?

4. Will the State Department provide a preferred model or tech package for deployment? This will assist in a deeper understanding of the requirement deliverables.

5. Will the State Department provide details of the existing infrastructure for the various countries? If so, when will this information be provided?

6. The documentation provided by the government establishes that collaboration with host country companies is required. Will the State Department provide a list of “approved” companies or certified equipment providers?

7. Will the government consider having an industry day? It will allow for a better understanding of requirements so that we can develop more defined pricing models within the proposals.

Thank you for your interest in the TECHGATE funding opportunity (DFOP0017381). Please see responses to your questions below.

1.Applicants will be evaluated by their responsiveness to the requirements outlined in the NOFO through the required application materials. Sample tasks and scenarios will not be a part of the review process.

2. All available information is provided in the NOFO. Applicants should be responsive to the requirements in the NOFO and able to implement in all regions listed in the funding opportunity.

3. The level of sophistication of assistance provided will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the requirements of each situation. Applicants should be able to be responsive to the requirements of the NOFO regardless of the level of sophistication needed or region involved. All available guidance documentation is available for download and contained in the full NOFO posting in MyGrants. 4.All available guidance documentation is available for download and contained in the full NOFO posting in MyGrants. No additional information will be provided outside of the posted materials.

5. All available guidance documentation is available for download and contained in the full NOFO posting in MyGrants. No additional information will be provided outside of the posted materials.

6. Partner companies and providers will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the requirements of each situation. All available guidance documentation is available for download and contained in the full NOFO posting in MyGrants. No additional information will be provided outside of the posted materials.

7. No information-sharing events are planned for this funding opportunity. All available guidance documentation is available for download and contained in the full NOFO posting in MyGrants.

Thank you for your interest in the TECHGATE funding opportunity (DFOP0017381). Please see responses to your questions below.

1.The application closing date is August 29. Please disregard the August 25 reference in the announcement word document.

2. The anticipated number of awards is one. Please disregard any previous reference indicating zero anticipated awards.

3. Funding levels for procurement will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the requirements of each situation. The budget along with all project documentation should be responsive to the requirements in the NOF. All available guidance documentation is available for download and contained in the full NOFO posting in MyGrants.

4. Sub-awards are allowable under this cooperative agreement for both discreet scopes of work and long-term staffing.

Can the government please confirm that subgrantees are allowable under this cooperative agreement, for both discreet scopes of work and long-term staffing?

We appreciate your time and look forward to hearing back.

2. Section E.2 states, “Captions and footnotes may be 10-point Calibri font. Font sizes in charts and tables, including the budget, can be reformatted to fit within 1 page width.” Can the Government please confirm that font sizes in charts, graphics, and tables can also be 10-point Calibri font?

3. Section E.4 states applications are due on August 25th. However, the grants.gov listing states August 29th. Can the Government please confirm that applications are due on August 29th?

4. Section E.5 states “Project activities whose direct beneficiaries are foreign militaries or paramilitary groups or individuals will not be considered for CDP funding given purpose limitations on funding.” However, Attachment 1, Section A.1.3 states “... there may be instances when recipients may include security and military institutions/agencies.” Can the Government please clarify the types of foreign beneficiaries that are eligible to receive TECHGATE assistance?

5. The instructions state “Project proposals should not exceed 27 pages, excluding the cover page and table of contents.” However, the page counts listed for each section under Template Contents equal 25 pages, excluding the cover page and table of contents. Can the Government kindly confirm the maximum page count overall and by section?

Thank you for your interest in the TECHGATE funding opportunity (DFOP0017381). Please see responses to your questions below.

1.All documents should be single-spaced, 14-point Calibri font, with 1-inch margins. Please disregard the reference to 12-point Calibri font.

2. Applicants are permitted to reduce font size (10-12 pt) in charts, graphics, and tables.

3. The current closing date is August 29. Please disregard the August 25 reference.

4. Eligible foreign beneficiaries of assistance include foreign governments, civil society groups, multilateral organizations, private sector entities. Under select circumstances, exemptions may be made for foreign law enforcement and military personnel on the condition they are performing non-military activities.

5. Project proposals should not exceed 27 pages. Please disregard the 25-page reference.

2. Please confirm the due date for submissions. On grants.gov, the submission due date is August 29, 2025, while the application packages refers to a due date of August 25, 2025.

3. Please confirm that applicants may include a table of acronyms and abbreviations in the Project Proposal that will be excluded from the page count for the Project Proposal.

4. Please confirm that applicant may include tables, charts, textboxes and figures in a smaller font than the main text of the Project Proposal

5. Please confirm that applicants can include CVs for proposed key personnel and subject matter experts as an annex to the Project Proposal that will be excluded from the page count for the Project Proposal.

6. Please permit applicants to provide one additional page containing an organizational chart to supplement its summary of key personnel and subject matter experts (Proposal Template part G).

7. Please confirm whether applicants should allocate budget for direct purchase of IT equipment and software, and if so, provide a plug figure for how much of the overall budget should be set aside for procurement.

8. The cover page of the NOFO indicates that the available funding is $25 million over three years including $13 million from ESF and $12 million from AAECA. However, the amount provided in the TechGate Scope of Work states that “one cooperative agreement up to $13 million USD” will be awarded. Please clarify the total funding available and the value of the award.

9. Assuming the available funding is $25 million, please confirm that the ESF and AEECA funding are expected to be combined into one award for the total available funding (i.e. there will not be two separate awards for the ESF and AEECA funds).

10. Please clarify the source origin requirements for the procurement of “trusted and American technology solutions.” It is clear that technology originating from US companies and within the United States is permitted.

a. Is the implementer also permitted to source/procure equipment/technology that originates from outside the United States, assuming that it is provided by American or other trusted partners?

b. Is there any specific geographic code or similar source origin requirement for the purposes of procurements envisioned under this award?

11. Please confirm that applicants may modify the provided templates to add items such as organization/company logos, page numbering, and confidentiality statements.

Thank you for your interest in the TECHGATE funding opportunity (DFOP0017381). Please see responses to your questions below.

1.All documents should be single-spaced, 14-point Calibri font, with 1-inch margins. Please disregard the reference to 12-point Calibri font.

2. The application closing date is August 29. Please disregard the August 25 reference in the announcement word document.

3.Applicants may include a table of acronyms and abbreviations in the Project Proposal that will be excluded from the page count for the Project Proposal 4.Applicants are permitted to reduce font size (10-12 pt) in tables, charts, textboxes and figures.

5.Applicants can include CVs for proposed key personnel and subject matter experts as an annex to the Project Proposal that will be excluded from the page count for the Project Proposal.

6.Applicants can provide an additional page containing an organization chart to supplement summaries of key personnel and subject matter experts. That additional page should be submitted as an annex in the same manner as CVs.

7. The budget along with all project documentation should be responsive to the requirements in the NOFO, which includes the procurement of equipment and software. Funding levels for procurement will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the requirements of each situation. All available guidance documentation is available for download and contained in the full NOFO posting in MyGrants.

8. The NOFO award ceiling is $25,000,000. Please disregard the $13,000,000 reference.

9.ESF and AEECA funding will be combined into one award; however, each funding source will have different reporting requirements and will be tracked separately.

10.Trusted and American technology solutions and equipment originating from US companies and within the United States are permitted. Technology and equipment that originates from outside the United States from a trusted partner will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Final determinations regarding source origin requirements will be made after the applicant has been selected.

11.Applicants may modify the provided templates to add items such as company logos, page numbering, and confidentiality statements.

There appears to be a contradiction between the eligibility info at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360102 and the eligibility info in the NOFO itself.

Thank you for your interest in the TECHGATE funding opportunity (DFOP0017381). Eligible applicants include nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; for profit organizations other than small businesses non-for-profit; and Federally Funded Research and Development Corporations (FFRDC) organizations. 7/31/25 Andrew Hunsberger mailto:jessica.gray@pnnl.govmailto:JOHN.CIPPERLY@msi-inc.commailto:alltypesofbets@gmail.commailto:ADoub@usea.orgmailto:Michelle.Hont@ibm.commailto:jmortellaro@crdfglobal.orgmailto:Katie.Henke@cadmusgroup.commailto:peha@cmu.edumailto:linda.robinson@moveamerica.org Legend

Sample Date of Question POC Name POC email Question from Applicant Date of Response POC of award Respondant