Recipients are subject to the administrative requirements contained in 15 CFR Part 14 OR 15 CFR Part 24. The application package will advise the applicant where to submit the application. Name checks, verification of academic credentials and pre-award audits may be required from applicants. Deadlines for formal competitive awards are outlined in the Federal Register and may also appear in the Commerce Business Daily. Successful and unsuccessful applicants shall be notified in writing at the same time.
All decisions are final.
There are no administrative appeals. Performance evaluations will be conducted, and funding levels will be established for each of the three budget periods. The MBOC will receive continued funding after the initial competitive year at the discretion of MBDA based upon the availability of funds, the MBOC's performance, and agency priorities. Competitive awards for the MBOC program are made based on a panel evaluation of the applications. In fiscal year 1999, MBDA began implementing a program that will allow the agency to deliver program services through line telecommunications.