MSIPP 2024 Expression of Interest (EOI)

Title:MSIPP 2024 Expression of Interest (EOI)Classification Code:A – Research and DevelopmentNAICS Codes541713 -- Research and Technology in Nanotechnology541714 -- Research and Technology in Biotechnology (exceptNanobiotechnology)541715 -- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and LifeSciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)611310 -- Colleges, Universities and Professional SchoolsResponse Date:May 3, 2024 5:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeContracting Office Address:505 King AvenueColumbus, OH 43201USAPlace of Performance:AS PROPOSED BY THE AWARDEES.United StatesPrimary Point of Contact:Debbie Pope, Procurement Representative803-725-4455msipp-proposals@srnl.doe.govSecondary Point of ContactEllen Harrison, Procurement

href="mailto:Representative803-725-4851msipp-proposals@srnl.doe.govOve">Representative803-725-4851msipp-proposals@srnl.doe.govOverview:Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) solicits Expressions of interest(EOI) from Minority Serving Institutions that provide research, design,development, engineering, test and evaluation and educational services toassist in the accomplishment of the current and future missions of theDepartment of Energy Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM).Services shall include all areas of professional development that supportdefined DOE-EM research and development needs. Collaboration withpartners and funding agencies, preparation of written reports andpresentations of results shall be elements of provided services.The hub national laboratory for the MSIPP is SRNL. This program ismanaged by SRNL, which is operated by Battelle Savannah River Alliance,LLC (BSRA), at the Savannah River Site (SRS) for the Department of Energy.Any tasks to be furnished will be defined in a Statement of Work associatedwith a Task Order Agreement. Universities may be required to submit aQuality Assurance Plan or provide a Safety Plan in support of manual onsitework.Eligibility:MSIs are defined by the U.S. Department of Education as institutions ofhigher education enrolling populations with significant percentages ofminority students, or that serve certain populations of minority studentsunder various programs created by Congress.To be considered eligible for the MSIPP, an MSI must:1) award bachelor’s degrees in STEM disciplines2) be an accredited postsecondary public or private institution3) be a nonprofit institution4) enroll populations with significant percentages of undergraduateminority students, or serve certain populations of minority students undervarious programs created by Congress(http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst.html).Response Required:Any eligible MSI interested in submitting a proposal for financial assistancefor applied research and related STEM activities on the Sub-ProgramPriority Areas and Research Needs must respond with a Letter of Interestby May 3, 2024. All letters must be submitted by email to msippproposals@srnl.doe.govThe following must be included in the Letter of Interest:Institution Name:Institutional Accreditation (Accrediting Agency):Sub-program Priority Area (PA) and Research Need (RN) Category ofProposed Research (List Below):Proposed Title:Eligible institutions that respond with a Letter of Interest will be providedwith a Request for Proposal. Expressions of Interest are to be addressed byemail to the Points of Contact identified in this notice.This EOI is a “Sources Sought” notice only for eligible institutionsinterested in submitting proposals for financial assistance for appliedresearch and related activities in STEM fields that support defined DOE EMresearch and development needs.The DOE Office of Environmental Management mission is to complete thesafe clean-up of the environmental legacy brought about from decades ofnuclear weapons development and government-sponsored nuclear energyresearch. Environmental Management (EM) missions and priorities areinstrumental in the successful clean-up process.Research and technologies proposed in response to the MSIPP ResearchTopic Areas FY24 Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request For Proposals(RFP) should align with DOE-EM key priority areas attached.