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Statement of Project Objectives Template

Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO)

Title of Project (Insert the title of the work to be performed. Be concise and descriptive)

A. OBJECTIVES

Include one paragraph on the overall objective(s) of the work. Note: if the project will be performed in phases, include specific objective(s) for each phase of the work.

B. SCOPE OF WORK

This section should not exceed one-half page and should summarize the effort and approach to achieve the objective(s) of the work. Note: if the project will be performed in phases, includes specific scope statement(s) for each phase.

C. TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

This section provides a brief summary of the planned approach to this project. Tasks/subtasks, concisely written, should be provided in a logical sequence, and should be divided into the phases of the project, as appropriate. In writing the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO), avoid 1) the use of proper nouns to minimize SOPO modifications in the event of changes to the project team, facilities, etc.; 2) figures and equations; 3) references to other documents and publications; and 4) details about past work and discussion of technical background (which should be covered elsewhere in the application narrative).

Task 1.0 - Project Management and Planning

(REQUIRED; APPLICANT INSERT THE LANGUAGE PROVIDED BELOW IN QUOTES)

“The Recipient shall manage and direct the project in accordance with a Project Management Plan to meet all technical, schedule and budget objectives and requirements. The Recipient will coordinate activities in order to effectively accomplish the work. The Recipient will ensure that project plans, results, and decisions are appropriately documented and project reporting and briefing requirements are satisfied.”

Subtask 1.1 – Project Management Plan (PMP) (REQUIRED; APPLICANT INSERT THE LANGUAGE PROVIDED BELOW IN QUOTES) “The Recipient shall update the Project Management Plan 30 days after award and as necessary throughout the project to accurately reflect the current status of the project. Examples of when it may be appropriate to update the Project Management Plan include: (a) project management policy and procedural changes; (b) changes to the technical, cost, and/or schedule baseline for the project; (c) significant changes in scope, methods, or approaches; or (d) as otherwise required to ensure that the plan is the appropriate governing document for the work required to accomplish the project objectives.

Management of project risks will occur in accordance with the risk management methodology delineated in the Project Management Plan in order to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate technical uncertainties as well as schedule, budgetary and environmental risks associated with all aspects of the project. The results and status of the risk management process will be presented during project reviews and in quarterly progress reports with emphasis placed on the medium- and high-risk items.”

Subtask 1.2 – Technology Maturation Plan (TMP) (REQUIRED; APPLICANT INSERT THE LANGUAGE PROVIDED BELOW IN QUOTES)

“The Recipient shall develop a Technology Maturation Plan (TMP) according to Appendix A that describes the current technology readiness level (TRL) of the proposed technology/technologies, relates the proposed project work to maturation of the proposed technology, describes the expected TRL at the end of the project, and describes any known post-project research and development necessary to further mature the technology. The initial TMP is due 90 days after award and should be updated as needed throughout the project period of performance. A final TMP should be submitted 90 days prior to project completion.” (The TMP template is available as an attachment to this NOFO in FedConnect, which is provided for the administrative convenience of the applicant. )

Subtask 1.3 – State Point Data Table (SPDT) (REQUIRED; APPLICANT INSERT THE LANGUAGE PROVIDED BELOW IN QUOTES)

“The Recipient will prepare Final State Point Data Tables in the format provided in an attachment to this NOFO, which is due within 90 days prior to project completion.” (The SPDT template is available as an attachment to this NOFO in FedConnect, which is provided for the administrative convenience of the applicant.)

Subtask 1.4 – Technology EH&S Risk Assessment (REQUIRED; APPLICANT INSERT THE LANGUAGE PROVIDED BELOW IN QUOTES)

“The Recipient will complete the technology Environmental Health & Safety Risk Assessment in the format provided in attachment to this NOFO, which is due within 90 days prior to project completion.” (The Technology EH&S template is available as an attachment to this NOFO in FedConnect, which is provided for the administrative convenience of the applicant.)

Subtask 1.5 – Technology Gap Analysis REQUIRED; APPLICANT INSERT THE LANGUAGE PROVIDED BELOW IN QUOTES)

“The Recipient will complete a Technology Gap Analysis describing the current state of development of all major/critical process components according to format in the attachment to this NOFO, which is due within 90 days prior to project completion. The Technology Gap Analysis template is available as an attachment to this NOFO in FedConnect, which is provided for the administrative convenience of the applicant.)

Task 2.0 – R&D Community Benefits Plan REQUIRED [The Recipient could provide a high-level summary of their CBP here. Include the below wording as a separate paragraph under Task 2.] “The Recipients shall (1) advance the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); (2) contribute to energy equality; and (3) invest in America’s workforce. The Recipient shall conduct a Community Benefits Plan (CBP) that addresses all elements described in the “R&D Community Benefits Plan Guidance” and “R&D Community Benefits Plan Template” to advance the three objectives above.”

Additionally, the Recipient shall submit an updated Environmental Justice Questionnaire as an attachment to the Final Report.

Subtask 2.1 – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) [Include DEIA activities from the CBP here; general overview of plan/activities in SOPO with specifics and milestones included in the PMP] Subtask 2.2 – Energy Equity (Justice40) [Include Energy Equity activities from the CBP here; general overview of plan/activities in SOPO with specifics and milestones included in the PMP] Subtask 2.3 – Investing in Job Quality and Workforce Continuity (Workforce) [Include Workforce activities from the CBP here; general overview of plan/activities in SOPO with specifics and milestones included in the PMP]

APPLICANT continue with tasks/sub-tasks as necessary. Clearly delineate which tasks/subtasks occur in each Budget Period. Be sure to include task(s) for the TEA and LCA work (The LCA and TEA guidelines are available as attachments to this NOFO in FedConnect, which is provided for the administrative convenience of the applicant.))

BUDGET PERIOD 1

[Include BP1 Tasks and Subtasks here]

CONTINUATION

DOE funding is not authorized beyond Budget Period 1 without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Recipient shall submit a Continuation Application 90 days prior to the end of the Budget Period 1.

BUDGET PERIOD 2

[Include BP2 Tasks and Subtasks here]

D. DELIVERABLES

The periodic and final reports shall be submitted in accordance with the “Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist" and the instructions accompanying the checklist. In addition to the reports specified in the “Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist”, the Recipient must provide the following to the NETL Project Manager (identified in Block 15 of the Assistance Agreement as the Program Manager).

Due Date

A final TMP is due 90 days prior to project completion.

The Final TEA is due 90 days prior to project completion.

The Final LCA is due 90 days prior to project completion.

APPLICANT continue to identify deliverables (other than those identified on the “Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist”) that will be delivered using the format provided in the table above. Ensure the delivery date to NETL is also identified. For examples: Delivery to NETL X months after completion of task/subtask X.

NOTE: If the application is selected for award, DOE may require the Recipient to include additional deliverables, provided that such deliverables are consistent with the budget, schedule, and scope of the project.

E. BRIEFINGS/TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS

(REQUIRED; APPLICANT INSERT THE LANGUAGE PROVIDED BELOW IN QUOTES AND CONTINUE TO COMPLETE.)

“The Recipient shall prepare detailed briefings for presentation to the NETL Project Manager at their facility located in Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV, Albany, OR, or via WebEx. The Recipient shall make a presentation to the NETL Project Manager at a project kick-off meeting held within ninety (90) days of the project start date. At a minimum, annual briefings shall also be given by the Recipient to explain the plans, progress, and results of the technical effort and a final project briefing at the close of the project shall also be given.”

At the Applicant’s discretion, other briefings/presentations may be added to Section E of the SOPO.

NOTE: If the application is selected for award, DOE may require the Recipient to include additional briefings/presentations, provided that such briefings/presentations are consistent with the budget, schedule, and scope of the project.

Questions about this NOFO? Email DE-FOA-0003495@netl.doe.gov.