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Federal Funding Opportunities Department of Agriculture (USDA) RBS also announces the availability of grants of up to $50,000 per application from the Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) Program for FY 2003. For multi-state projects, grant funds of up to $150,000 will be available on a competitive basis. The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas. Assistance provided to rural areas under this program may include technical assistance for business development and economic development planning. A total of $993,500 of non-earmarked funds is available for the RBOG Program for FY 2003. To ensure that a broad range of communities have the opportunity to benefit from the available funds, no grant will exceed $50,000, unless it is a multi-state project where funds may not exceed $150,000. A total of $1.987 million has been earmarked for Native Americans and Empowerment Zones, Enterprise Communities, and Rural Economic Area Partnerships. Applications are due June 2, 2003. More information is available in the April 10 edition of the Federal Register at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/frcont03.html Department of Commerce Department of Defense (DoD) The Army announces its intention to create and sponsor a university-led center to develop flexible display science and technology (S&T) solutions for the Army Transformation. The intent of the center is to establish a core capability to address the S&T for the development of flexible displays in a pre-competitive environment. The Army is requesting information on capabilities in flexible displays and related technologies to include: substrates and barrier coatings, backplane electronics, electro-optic devices, packaging and testing, and production/manufacturing. The goal is to research, develop and manufacture flexible displays in limited numbers, producing 4- to 6-inch displays along with performing the applied R&D to achieve larger display sizes. Because this technology has significant dual-use potential, industry participants will have the opportunity to invest dollars in and provide personnel to the center; industrial companies would have levels of engagement in the center based on the level of individual co-investment. Responses are due by May 9, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD19/DAAD19-00-R-0010/listing.html The U.S. Air Force Rome
Laboratory (AFRL), acting as the contracting agent for the Intelligence
Community's Advanced Research and Development Activity (ARDA), is issuing
a BAA to solicit research proposals addressing innovative solutions
to cyber-defense for the Intelligence Community's (IC) information infrastructure.
Research is sought in two areas: (1) Advanced Information Assurance Situational
Awareness; and (2) Cyber Indications and Warning. The total funding for
this BAA is approximately $9 million, including $5 million for Phase I.
Individual awards are expected to range from $500,000 to $1.5 million,
with a possible option year award bringing the total to more than $2 million.
The government anticipates awarding four contracts having a base period
of 18 months. All responsible firms may submit a proposal. Teaming among
industry, independent research centers and academia is encouraged. This
BAA will remain open for three years after the publishing date. The first
round deadline is 45 days from the BAA's publication date, which was April
8. Part 1 of this BAA is available at the url below. To view Part 2, insert "-PART-2" after
IFKA: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/Reference-Number The AFRL Rome Research
Site is soliciting white papers for innovative approaches in the area of
information and sensor data analysis technology and associated sensors
that will overcome deficiencies and enhance capabilities in existing and
planned systems that support law enforcement and corrections efforts and
the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center - Northeast
(NLECTC-NE). The total funding for this initiative is approximately $49.4
million, broken out by fiscal year as follows: FY03 - $7.4M; FY04 - $8.4M;
FY05 - $8.4M; FY06 - $8.4M; FY07 - $8.4M; and FY08 - $8.4M. The government
anticipates awarding 25-35 contracts. Individual awards will not normally
exceed 60 months with dollar amounts ranging from $100,000 to $2 million
per year. All responsible organizations may submit white papers, which
are due May 3, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/Reference-Number The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has a requirement for the investigation of R&D issues related to software and systems interoperability of secure Commercially Off The Shelf (COTS) technologies. ONR is seeking potential offerors who can provide responses concerning software engineering and vulnerability derived from a case study focusing on integration and interoperability of security COTS systems. ONR anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price Task Order. The award will provide for a 7-month period of performance. All potential offerors under the General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Service (FSS) Schedule Holders, Special Item No. 132-51, Information Technology (IT) Professional Services who are Woman Owned Businesses may submit responses, which are due April 22, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/N0001403R0009/listing.html Source: SSTI Weekly Digest
DISA HHS USAF USAF USA USAF USA USAF DOI USAF IT Strategies for Global Markets Please contact the World Trade Center~Harrisburg by 4/18/2003 at (717) 843-1090 or visit www.hwtc.org EDA National
Conference Set to Tackle Economic Development Issues Overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA serves to generate and retain high-skill, high-wage jobs in economically distressed areas of the nation. Its conference, Engines of Economic Growth for the 21st Century, is expected to provide participants the opportunity to discuss market-based strategies to compete in a global economy. Participants also can look to discuss economic development as it relates to "the Administration’s highest priority issues — winning the war on terrorism, protecting Americans here at home, and restoring robust economic growth." Twenty-five speakers will make presentations at EDA's conference, to be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. The list includes presidents, directors, chairpersons, secretaries, vice-chancellors and at least one pastor. Complete conference details – registration information, program agenda, travel and accommodations, and sponsors – are available at http://www.edanationalconference.com. NEWS & NOTES is a service of the PA e-Commerce Association. Please forward this e-mail to anyone else who might be interested in the content or in learning more about the Association. Remember to visit our website @ www.paecomm.org. or give us a call at 800-497-0809. |
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