Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection
About This Grant
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The BAA is available via the FedBizOpps website(http://www.fedbizopps.gov/) and posted on the HSARPA (http://www.hsarpabaa.com) website. Please review the document in its entirety, and submit specific inquiries to the BAA email address (BAA08-03@dhs.gov). DHS S&T is initiating the second Rapid Technology Application Program BAA to meet the expressed rapid technology development needs of emergency responders and internal DHS customers. The RTAP will facilitate a number of S&T s goals, including: 1) Fulfilling the expressed needs of emergency responders and internal DHS customers for rapid prototype technology developments; and 2) Producing advanced technology prototypes 6-18 months after award of contracts. Under this BAA DHS is soliciting white papers for the rapid prototyping of systems for Explosives Detection. More specifically, an explosives detection portal is being solicited and is captured by the following BAA Topic: Portable Trace-Level Explosives Detection Portal (Portable - EDP). Awards may take the form of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction (OTs) agreements.
Grant Summary
Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection is a Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division grant providing up to $2M for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $2M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division before the deadline.
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Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection?
Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection is offered by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection provide?
Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection provides up to $2M per award from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection deadline?
Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection?
To apply for Rapid Technology Application Program (RTAP) - Explosives Detection, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division.
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