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Current Technology Transfer Opportunities

  • The FLC Midwest Region invites you to participate in its 2008 regional meeting, which will be held August 12-14 at the Omni Majestic Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri The meeting will feature a tour of the Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command operations at Scott AFB. Additional information and registration are available on the meeting page.
  • The Department of the Air Force has released a call for proposals under its Space Components Technology program. This five-year, open-ended program seeks to develop innovative technologies in advanced space power, integrated space structures, spacecraft dynamics and controls, and ballistic missile technologies. The most recent call for proposals focuses on fundamental research to investigate the potential uses of structural health monitoring technologies in space applications. Approximately $500,000 over fiscal years 2008-2012 is expected to be available for one award having a project period of up to four years. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due July 21, 2008. More information is available at http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17934. For the master program announcement, visit http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11534.
  • The Air Force is soliciting proposals for the Integrated Vehicle and Energy Technology Subsystem Development and Demonstration (INVENT-SDD) Program. This program seeks to design, develop and ground-test subsystems that can be integrated as a suite of energy, power and thermal advanced technologies based on the INVENT consensus architecture. Approximately $4.05 million is expected to be available for up to six Phase I contract awards having a one-year project period. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due Aug. 5, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=acf384f13c51c160d8e696c29e7d8de3&tab=core&_cview=1.
  • The Air Force continues to solicit proposals for basic and applied research in various areas to assist in the rapid improvement of warfighting capability for battlefield airmen. Areas include wireless networks, ground mobile gateways, remote sensing, tactical electrical energy, micro-tagging, small unmanned air systems and testbed facility, and equipment. Proposals should describe scientific study and experimentation to increase knowledge and understanding in these areas. The Air Force intends to contract with private industry, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Most awards with nonprofit organizations and universities are expected to be grants. This solicitation will remain open until superseded; proposals may be submitted at any time. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=fcbb9f3e68a37ec5322faa1337177cb4&tab=core&_cview=1.
  • The Department of the Army is requesting information regarding a Foreign Media Monitoring Systems capability. This capability is sought to enable warfighters to understand the local indigenous media. Interested parties should have a proven and demonstrated capability of developing, integrating, and prototyping diversified emerging natural language processing and Automated Foreign Language Translation System technologies. No awards will be made for responses, which are due June 26, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0890acdb5a0c31eaf174e7135d06e22b&tab=core&_cview=1.
  • The Army is seeking sources capable of performing counterintelligence/human intelligence systems development, integration and deployment. Sources should possess an in-depth understanding of a number of areas, including general knowledge and experience in systems engineering and systems integration; knowledge and experience with engineering design, testing and fabrication/production of C4ISR computing systems; and experience with minor and major system software and hardware procurement activities. No awards will be made for responses, which are due June 26, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0c2609f4e7cfae6c525ff4bdc40bc041&tab=core&_cview=0.
  • The Army is seeking sources for research services to investigate fundamental and innovative changes to the structure of tungsten grains and their surrounding matrix material. The goal is to foster improved ballistic performance of tungsten heavy alloys in munitions applications. Potential offerors must possess a number of capabilities, including the ability to manufacture fully integrated tungsten heavy alloy. Responses are due July 2, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5c6490e275048fa5b992d69550d456bb&tab=core&_cview=0.
  • The Army is seeking sources to provide technical support for the development of advanced manufacturing technology for powder processing, handling and formulating, in support of its armaments, munitions and energetic production base. Technologies being sought include the development of placebos suitable for technique development prior to work in explosion-proof environments, and techniques and sensors for real-time control of particle size and morphology. No awards will be made for responses, which are due July 14, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cdd8a2660f06772d35efd30f8fe2f0bf&tab=core&_cview=0.
  • The Army is soliciting proposals for the Minerva Research Initiative. This initiative aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid relationship between DOD and the social science academic community. Areas of interest include Chinese military and technology research and archive programs; studies of the strategic impact of religious and cultural changes within the Islamic world; an Iraqi perspectives project; studies of terrorist organization and ideologies; and new approaches to understanding dimensions of national security, conflict and cooperation. Approximately $50 million is expected to be available for grants ranging from $500,000 to $3 million per year. Awards will be made for a base period of five years, with the possibility of one five-year renewal. Eligibility is open to institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in social sciences, including DOD institutions of higher education and foreign universities. White papers are due July 25, 2008; proposals are due Oct. 3, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f498795828d76fd945ecf22c449a8053&tab=core&_cview=1.
  • The Army is seeking sources for the Warfighter Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and Integration Support effort. This effort will be multifaceted, providing the Army, other services and DOD with an advanced capability for modeling, simulation, analysis and integration of space and missile defense issues and other advanced defense technologies. Multiple contract awards may result from a full solicitation; however, no awards will be made for responses to this notice, which are due July 21, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4cfef22e3395c8a6260f74e02db7e3e3&tab=core&_cview=0.
  • The Department of the Navy is seeking sources capable of providing an automated system for access control. The system should be able to independently verify that workers have satisfied the criteria for entry into a high radiation area (HRA) and grant them access to the HRA based on satisfactory verification of those criteria. No awards will be made for responses, which are due July 11, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=1acdff39622ef52e23739be60dc61b02&tab=core&_cview=1.
  • The Navy is soliciting proposals to develop enhanced capabilities for tactical-level communications and networking for Marine Corps and Navy networks. Technologies and products are sought to address tactical-level communications and networking challenges that require less operator intervention and provide greater and more seamless capabilities than exist in current networks. Approximately $13 million over fiscal years 2009-11 is expected to be available for 3-6 grants or contract awards having a project period of up to three years. All responsible sources from academia and industry are eligible to submit proposals, which are due July 25, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3af517dda37fd27a7357437d53cd0eb5&tab=core&_cview=0.
  • The Navy is soliciting white papers for projects that offer the potential for advancement and improvement of Navy operations. The goal of this solicitation is to declare the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command's role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of disciplines. Eligibility is unrestricted. The solicitation will remain open until one year after its publication date, which was June 9; white papers may be submitted at any time during this period. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=7599d81538c9c4ee838e70149660da01&tab=core&_cview=0.
  • The Navy will be soliciting proposals for satellite, communication, and comprehensive maritime awareness R&D efforts and associated services. The scope of the R&D efforts encompasses requirements definition and system definition; system, electrical and mechanical integration; technical assessment; studies and reports; design, fabrication and assembly; technical and engineering support; onsite and field experiment support; and contract management. One contract award having a project period of up to five years may be made. This is a 100-percent small business set-aside. A full solicitation is expected to be available 15 days following the presolicitation's publication date, which was June 17. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0e7ae28b8e6a236343a13e71cfc955df&tab=core&_cview=1.
  • The Navy will be soliciting proposals for systems that can warn aircrew of hostile fire from small arms, antiaircraft artillery, and rocket-propelled grenades directed at Navy/Marine Corps rotary wing aircraft. The systems tested will be limited to those that provide real-time warning of man-portable surface-to-air and air-to-air threats and that are capable of displaying MWIR imagery to the aircrew for enhanced situational awareness in visually degraded conditions. Contract awards having a six-month project period may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ae7a198b02e4c2f9c67a6af35bfd834d&tab=core&_cview=0.
  • The Missile Defense Agency is requesting information regarding concepts and sources for a radar slewing unit (RSU) that provides the capability to move the radar field-of-view (FOV) while tracking threat missiles. The function of the RSU is to mechanically turn the radar antenna in such a way as to train the FOV during radar tracking operation and to increase the time in track of missile threats. Responses are due July 11, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=73a419304c59dde3d2e1c29bdadb2974&tab=core&_cview=0.
  • DOE invites applications for funding to support enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) research, development and demonstration. This funding opportunity seeks to 1) develop new sensors, down-hole tools, and mapping capabilities in order to operate at greater depths and higher reservoir temperatures and 2) partner with geothermal stakeholders to increase the knowledge and understanding necessary for EGS to advance to a state of commercial readiness. Approximately $89.5 million over fiscal years 2008-10 is expected to be available for awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due Aug. 12, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17927.
  • DOE is seeking sources for R&D work for the fabrication of inertial confinement fusion (ICF) and high energy-density targets, components, component technology, and associated scientific and engineering technical expertise at the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) ICF laser science facilities. This work is a key component of NNSA's Stockpile Stewardship Program, dedicated to allowing the U.S. to observe a nuclear weapons test ban while still maintaining confidence in its nuclear deterrence arsenal. Approximately $140 million is expected to be available to support the first five years of one contract award having a project period of up to 10 years. Responses are due July 3, 2008. For more information, visit https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5d219d29db2e3afbd6d0f4824225b1b4&tab=core&_cview=1.
  • The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites R25 applications for its Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health-Related Research. As its name suggests, this program is designed to promote diversity in undergraduate and health professional student populations by providing short-term research education support to stimulate career development in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders research. Students must 1) have successfully completed at least one undergraduate year at an accredited school or university, including baccalaureate schools of nursing, or 2) be attending community or junior colleges provided they are enrolled in at least three courses per academic term. Students also must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the U.S., or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Approximately $850,000 in first-year funding is expected to be available for up to eight awards having a project period of up to five years. Eligibility is open to domestic organizations, except for tribal governments or organizations and minority-serving institutions. Letters of intent are due July 15, 2008; applications are due Aug. 15, 2008. For more information, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-08-016.html.
  • NHLBI invites T32 applications for its Minority Institutional Research Training Program. This program is intended to support training of predoctoral and health professional students and individuals in postdoctoral training at minority schools having the potential to develop meritorious training programs in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders. Trainees must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the U.S., or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Approximately $250,000 in first-year funding is expected to be available for two awards having a project period of up to five years. Awards provide a stipend to help defray living expenses during the research training experience and funds to help offset the cost of tuition and fees, travel and other expenses. Eligibility is open to domestic institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations and minority-serving institutions. Letters of intent are due July 15, 2008; applications are due Aug. 15, 2008. For more information, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-08-017.html.
  • The Employment and Training Administration invites applications for its Technology-Based Learning Initiative. The purpose of this initiative is to expand access to training, resulting in an increased number of workers trained, particularly in high-growth, high-demand occupations, and to meet the needs of industry for skilled employees. Approximately 20 grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for a project period of up to three years may be made. Funds will be awarded to public, private for-profit, and private nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions and registered apprenticeship sponsors. Partnership with the publicly funded workforce investment system is required. Applications are due Aug. 19, 2008. For more information, visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-13967.htm.
  • NASA will be soliciting proposals for a space flight systems development and operations contract. This contract is intended to support the definition, design, fabrication, assembly, integration, test and operation of a broad array of space flight projects that interface with a wide range of carriers. The contract is expected to range from $7 million to $94 million for a project period of up to five years. Eligibility is unrestricted. A full solicitation is expected to be released on or about July 18, 2008, with proposals due Aug. 18, 2008. For more information, visit http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgibin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=130190.
  • NSF is soliciting proposals for its CreativeIT Program. This program is intended to support projects that explore synergistic cross-disciplinary research in creativity and computer science and information technology. Approximately $6.5 million is expected to be available for 15-20 grants. The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals, which are due Sept. 26, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08572.
  • NSF is soliciting proposals to develop a new infrastructure that will deliver the next generation of high-end digital services, as national resources, to provide researchers and educators with the capability to work with extremely large amounts of digitally represented information. Approximately $32 million is expected to be available for 3-6 cooperative agreement awards having a five-year project period. The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals. Required preliminary proposals for integrating services are due Nov. 4, 2008; full proposals for high-performance remote visualization and data analysis services are due June 15, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08571.
  • NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) have established a new award to be given each year to companies or organizations that exemplify Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention. The first "Safe in Sound" award will be presented at the NHCA annual conference in February 2009 and will recognize organizations that document measurable achievements in hearing loss prevention programs, obtain information on their real-world successes, and widely disseminate information on how others can use these successful strategies or benchmark their own programs. Additional information and submission details can be found at http://www.safeinsound.us. Nominations will be accepted until September 1, 2008.
  • A company is seeking an innovative powder atomization technology that will produce dense, highly spherical, satellite-free metal powders in the size range of 50 to 1000 microns. Applications for the powders include medical, aerospace, and industrial. Plasma rotating electrode process (PREP) and centrifugal atomization (CA) are two processes the company wishes to focus on. http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20080724A3
  • A company seeks a method for the manufacture of controlled ultra light open-cell silicone foam. The process is for controlling temperature cycle, curing time, and other main process parameters. The cells must have a similar size. The foam must be very elastic and have a good water absorption coefficient of 300-400%. http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20080724A4
  • A company is seeking technology to improve the health profile of its frozen fried foods compared to the products currently on the market. They seek methods to reduce the level of oil absorbed and present in the products after frying is complete, while having little or no alteration in taste. http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20080717A4
  • Seeking: A way to reduce free fatty acids (FFA) in frying oil. This food manufacturer is looking for a technology to extend the usability of its frying oils. In particular, they are looking for technologies to reduce the formation of FFA during frying. They are interested to change or control chemical reaction of hydrolysis without changing the water content of the food itself. Fats used for frying undergo specific chemical changes during use. The most important changes are oxidation, polymerization and hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is the reaction of water released from the fried food with the fat, resulting in formation of FFA. The rate of hydrolysis and corresponding concentration of the FFA depend on multiple factors and determines when the frying fat needs to be replaced. The presence of FFA in the oil has also been known to further increase hydrolysis. This client would like to be able to evaluate options for incorporation into its existing fried food lines, and has the capability to execute these tests. Therefore, they strongly prefer to review options where existing data is available and where a sample can be provided. Both near-term and longer-term solutions may be evaluated.
  • Seeking: Means to increase opacity of plastic films and nonwoven materials. We are looking for a means to improve the opacity of plastic films, bottles, and/or nonwovens to better visually mask the contents inside. Improved masking methods, additives, or finishes will provide the opportunity for thinner product and packaging materials, yielding lower cost and less solid waste (carbon footprint) impact on the environment. We are specifically looking for methods that may be broadly applied to polyolefin films, bottles and/or nonwovens. We will, however, evaluate proposals that apply to one or more of these areas. The traditional approach of masking product and package contents is through high loadings of TiO2 pigmentation into polymer films, bottles, adhesives, and nonwovens. As the thickness reduces, this loading is reaching its limit and is negatively impacting physical properties and cost. Alternatives explored include surface finishes (like embossing) to diffuse the spectral reflectance. Printing has also been used to provide camouflage for hiding the contents. What we are NOT looking for: metallic coatings or materials; materials that will adversely change the color of the base polymer since the base is often overprinted for package and product applications; additives, coatings, treatments, or methods that adversely change the mechanical properties of the polyolefin resin by more than 10%.
  • Seeking: Rigid plastic substrate. We are looking for a rigid plastic substrate available as a sheet or on a roll, with the following specifications: tensile strength preferably >30,000 MPa, at least >25,000 MPa and, if possible, 40,000 MPa. The modulus should be isotropic (the same modulus in all directions.) Thickness should range from 0.15mm to 0.50mm. NO change in shape or dimensions when going from 50% relative humidity to 100% relative humidity, or during storage and/or transport (20C to 60C). The surface quality should be uniform, ready to accept an aqueous coating or surface treatment. The color is not important, but it should be homogeneous. For sheets, no physical edge deformation, no edge burr, or debris when sheets are cut. The TechNeed lists several other important technical criteria.
  • Bacterial Spores Control Technologies - A Fortune 100 consumer products company seeks proposals for developing technologies, systems, and methods to control spore-forming bacteria without using harsh chemicals such as peroxides, aldehydes, or acids.
  • Make Me Ice Cold - An internationally known beverage packaging company invites proposals adding ice pack capability to multi-container cartons of canned or bottled beverages.
  • Rapid Separation of Stacked Metal/Nonmetal Sheets - A multibillion-dollar major equipment manufacturer invites proposals for technology or processing expertise to enable efficient separation of stacked aluminum sheets. The challenge is that the aluminum sheets are coated with oil (because of the production process) and are difficult to separate rapidly due to surface tension.
  • Adhesives or Bonding Technologies to Bond UHMWPE - A multibillion-dollar chemical manufacturers group invites proposals for adhesives based on nonsynthetic materials, or bonding technologies comprising nonsynthetic materials, to bond components made of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).
  • Easy-to-Open, Theft-proof Packaging - A global consumer product company is seeking proposals for the development of a packaging concept for small handheld electric appliances.

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