NSFBAA-CA23-01 Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to the NSF Convergence Accelerator 2023 Cohort Phases 1 and 2 for Tracks K, L, and M Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The key details are:
The BAA does not require subcontractors to be registered in research.gov or sam.gov. While there is no explicit requirement that all funds be utilized within the United States, partnering with organizations outside the U.S. or performing research activities outside the U.S. may complicate the negotiation process if the proposal is technically recommended for award. NSF will not engage directly with subcontractors, as the prime contractor is responsible for establishing subcontracts and providing monitoring and oversight, including financial oversight. Offerors can submit references they cite in their proposal by emailing them to the BAAM helpdesk.
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U.S. National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Research Tracks K, L, and M
Questions and Answers
1. What is needed from co-PIs or sub-awardees for BAA teams/submissions. We understand that for the academic route, co-PIs typically need a research.gov login and a UEI from sam.gov, but we're not sure for BAAs.
There is no requirement under this BAA for subcontractors to be registered in research.gov or sam.gov.
2. For the NSF Convergence Phase 2 contract for BAA teams, we just want to confirm whether all money needs to be spent within the United States.
While there is no explicit requirement that all funds be utilized within the United States, partnering with organizations outside the United States or performing research activities outside the United States will complicate any negotiation process if your proposal is technically recommended for award.
3. Is the award/contract for BAA teams a lump sum paid to only the lead organization, which then further distributes the funding, or is it possible to have money go directly from NSF to subawardees?
No. NSF will not be engaging directly with subcontractors. It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to establish subcontracts and provide monitoring and oversight, including financial oversight.
4. Can offerors submit references they cite in their proposal?
Offerors can submit a references cited document as a separate document by sending it to the BAAM helpdesk at BAAMSupport@nsf.gov. When emailing this, please reference the solicitation and award number in the subject line of your email.
http://research.gov/ http://sam.gov/ mailto:BAAMSupport@nsf.gov
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