OpportunityTitle: NIJ FY 10 Weapons and Protective Systems Technology Center of Excellence
Description: NIJ seeks qualified applicants to operate the Weapons and Protective Systems Technology Center of Excellence (&#148;the Center&#148;) within the NLECTC System to support the NIJ research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&amp;E) process in its specific technology areas. The Center will support the NIJ RDT&amp;E process by providing scientific and technical support to NIJ&#146;s research and development efforts; supporting the demonstration, transfer, and adoption of appropriate technology into practice by law enforcement and corrections agencies, courts, and public crime laboratories; assisting in the development and dissemination of technology guidelines and standards; and providing technology assistance, information, and support to law enforcement and other appropriate criminal justice agencies. How to Apply: Applications will be submitted through OJP&#146;s Grants Management System (GMS). GMS is a Web-based, data-driven computer application that provides cradle to grave support for the application, award and management of grants at OJP. Applicants should begin the process immediately to meet the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the system. Complete instructions on how to register and submit an application in GMS can be found at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/. If you experience technical difficulties at any point during this process, please e-mail GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov, or call 1&#150;888&#150;549&#150;9901 (option 3), Monday&#150;Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight eastern time, except for Federal holidays. OJP highly recommends starting the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in the application submission by the specified deadline.
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GrantorContactText: For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Brian Montgomery, Physical Scientist, at 202&#150;353&#150;9786 or by e-mail to brian.montgomery@usdoj.gov. &lt;br/&gt;For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1&#150;888&#150;549&#150;9901, option 3 or via e-mail to GMSHelpDesk@usdoj.gov.  &lt;br/&gt;