OpportunityTitle: Forensic Science Technology Center of Excellence
Description: With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals from qualified applicants to establish and operate a Forensic Science Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE) to support its research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&amp;E) process in all areas of forensic science. The FTCOE 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 crime laboratories, forensic service providers, and law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies; assisting in the development and dissemination of technology guidelines and standards; providing technology assistance, information, and support to law enforcement and other appropriate criminal justice agencies; and providing access to resources for research, education, and outreach in the forensic science and criminal justice community.Authorizing Legislation: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sections 201 and 202); Homeland Security Act of 2002 (section 232).
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GrantorContactText: For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Charles Heurich, Program Manager, at 202&#150;616&#150;9264 or by e-mail to Charles.Heurich@usdoj.gov. &lt;br/&gt;For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800&#150;518&#150;4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.