OpportunityTitle: NIJ FY 2010 Research and Development on Instrumental Analysis for Forensic Science Applications
Description: Instrumental analysis plays an important role for forensic science practitioners in many areas, including but not limited to, trace evidence, fire and arson investigation, toxicology, and controlled substances. NIJ seeks proposals for funding research and development of instrumental analysis techniques to address the need(s) of State and local forensic science practitioners. In FY 2010, priority will be given to research that focuses on the development of novel techniques to analyze and interpret evidence; improvements in the reliability, reproducibility, selectivity, and sensitivity of current methods used in crime laboratories for forensic analysis; instrumental systems to improve analysis throughput; instruments for onsite presumptive and/or confirmatory analysis of evidence; and novel approaches and enhancement of current approaches to interpret data derived from evidence, including assessment of the significance of association.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 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. eastern time. OJP highly recommends starting the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in the application submission by the specified deadline.All applicants are required to complete the following -- 1. Acquire a DUNS Number: A DUNS number is required to submit an application in GMS. The Office of Management and Budget requires that all businesses and nonprofit applicants for Federal funds include a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number in their application for a new award or renewal of an existing award. A DUNS number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and keeping track of entities receiving federal funds. The identifier is used for tracking purposes and to validate address and point of contact information for federal assistance applicants, recipients, and subrecipients. The DUNS number will be used throughout the grant life cycle. Obtaining a DUNS number is a free, one-time activity. Obtain a DUNS number by calling 1&#150;866&#150;705&#150;5711 or by applying online at www.dunandbradstreet.com. Individuals are exempt from this requirement. 2. Acquire or Renew Registration with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database: CCR registration is required to receive funding. OJP requires that all applicants (other than individuals) for federal financial assistance maintain current registrations in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The CCR database is the repository for standard information about federal financial assistance applicants, recipients, and subrecipients. Organizations that have previously submitted applications via Grants.gov are already registered with CCR, as it is a requirement for Grants.gov registration. Please note, however, that applicants must update or renew their CCR registration at least once per year to maintain an active status. Information about CCR registration procedures can be accessed at www.ccr.gov. 3. Acquire a GMS Username and Password: If you are a new user, please create a GMS profile by selecting the first time user link under the sign-in box of the GMS home page. For more information on how to register in GMS, go to www.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmscbt/. 4. Search for the Funding Opportunity on GMS: After you log in to GMS or complete your GMS profile for your username and password, go to the Funding Opportunities link on the left hand side of the page. Please select NIJ and Research and Development on Instrumental Analysis for Forensic Science Applications. 5. Select the Apply Online Button Associated with the Solicitation Title: The search results from step 4 will display the solicitation title along with the Registration and Application Deadlines for this funding opportunity. Please select the Apply Online button in the Action Column to create an application in the system. 6. Submit an Application Addressing All of the Requirements Outlined in this Solicitation by Following the Directions in GMS: Once submitted, GMS will display a confirmation screen stating your submission was successful. Important: You are urged to submit your application at least 72 hours prior to the due date of the application. Note: OJP&#146;s Grants Management System (GMS) does not accept executable file types as application attachments: These disallowed file types include, but are not limited to, the following extensions: &quot;.com,&quot; &quot;.bat,&quot; &quot;.exe,&quot; &quot;.vbs,&quot; &quot;.cfg,&quot; &quot;.dat,&quot; &quot;.db,&quot; &quot;.dbf,&quot; &quot;.dll,&quot; &quot;.ini,&quot; &quot;.log,&quot; &quot;.ora,&quot; &quot;.sys,&quot; and &quot;.zip.&quot;All potential applicants to this solicitation should carefully review the Solicitation Document at the link provided here, which details specific application requirements.
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GrantorContactText: Brigid O&apos;Brien &lt;br/&gt;Program Manager &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-305-1983