Evaluators use the evaluation criteria contained in the relevant Broad Agency Announcement. Generally, the offeror's proposal is incorporated into the grant document and the offeror agrees to perform the project as described in the proposal. Deadlines are specified by the various Broad Agency Announcements. A representative range of time required for the proposal to be accepted for award would be 60 to 120 days. Awards on high priority projects generally would take less time.
Renewals generally require reapplication with a new proposal.
Extensions can generally be handled under the terms of the original grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction. Wireless communications devices. In fiscal year 1999, projected totals are 30 grant awards and 20 other transactions. This publication lists the points of contact within the various scientific disciplines. FTS is not available.