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 Commerce Business Daily. From 4 to 6 months. Successful and unsuccessful applicants shall be notified in writing at the same time.
All decisions are final.
There is no administrative appeal process. NAP awards are made for a period of three years with funding provided on an annual basis at the discretion of MBDA and the Department of Commerce. Performance evaluations will be conducted, and funding levels will be established for each of three budget periods. The NAP recipient will receive continued funding after the initial competitive year at the discretion of MBDA based upon the availability of funds, the recipients performance, and agency priorities. Competitive awards for the NAP are made based upon a panel evaluation of the applications.