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U.S. National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Regional Anchor for the Midwest Region

ID: NSF-OTASO-FY24-01 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation
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Posted: Aug. 21, 2024, 1:29 p.m. EDT

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The U.S. National Science Foundation has issued a solicitation to establish a Regional Anchor for the NSF Convergence Accelerator's Midwest Region. The Regional Anchor will be responsible for implementing the NSF Convergence Accelerator's program model and day-to-day operations for the Midwest Region, in accordance with NSF guidelines.

In April 2024, NSF formally announced its plan to scale the NSF Convergence Accelerator from a single national program to 10 regionally focused NSF Convergence Accelerators that aim to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation and workforce development, as well as address pressing societal and economic challenges within geographic areas.

The Midwest Region was the first region in which the NSF Convergence Accelerator hosted a series of expansion events in May 2024. The next step in establishing the NSF Convergence Accelerator for the Midwest Region is to determine the Regional Anchor.

This solicitation is to establish and manage the Regional Anchor business management services that will implement the Regional NSF Convergence Accelerator for the Midwest Region on behalf of the NSF Convergence Accelerator national program. The Midwest Region includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois.

The Regional Anchor must reside within the Midwest Region. It is expected that the Anchor be either a for-profit or non-profit organization. The Regional Anchor is not anticipated to be an Institution of Higher Education (IHE) because IHEs are likely to seek to apply to funding opportunities subsequently published by the Regional Anchor. However, university affiliated organizations that are separate from the IHE may be able to apply if potential conflicts of interests can be managed.

Note: In addition to the proposal a letter of intent is required to be submitted via the NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Anchor Application submission system.

Informational Webinar for the Midwest Regional Anchor Funding Opportunity

Thursday, August 8 | 2 3:30 p.m. ET

Join the NSF Convergence Accelerator Team for a webinar to learn about the Midwest Regional Anchor funding opportunity. Proposers are encouraged to register and attend this webinar, including a 45-minute presentation covering the program's model and fundamentals, details about the solicitation opportunity and essential submission information. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Proposers are recommended to review the solicitation document before the webinar to maximize the effectiveness of the Q&A session.

This webinar aims to raise awareness and clarify the application process for this exciting opportunity, which gives applicants the chance to play a leading role in shaping the future of research and development in their region.

Webinar registration: https://2024-nsf-ca-expansion-midwest-webinar.eventbrite.com

Posted: July 25, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Background
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a solicitation to establish a Regional Anchor for the NSF Convergence Accelerator's Midwest Region. This initiative aims to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation, and workforce development while addressing pressing societal and economic challenges.

The Midwest Region includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The Regional Anchor will implement the NSF Convergence Accelerator's program model and manage day-to-day operations in accordance with NSF guidelines.

Work Details
The Regional Anchor organization will be responsible for:
1. Implementing the NSF Convergence Accelerator’s program model at the regional level.
2. Addressing complex societal challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
3. Creating meaningful impacts that advance U.S. competitiveness.
4. Nurturing a regional network among academic, industry, government, and non-profit sectors to scale innovative capabilities.
5. Fueling regional economic development and advancing R&D and innovation in STEM sectors.

Specific functions include conducting research proposal reviews, managing consortia, delivering innovation curriculum to awarded teams, selecting coaches for mentorship, providing operational support services, capturing data for oversight purposes, and developing impact measurement plans for project awards.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the Midwest Region of the United States.

Overview

Response Deadline
Aug. 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 25, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT (updated: Aug. 21, 2024, 1:29 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Alexandria, VA 22314 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$19.5 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
High
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 7/25/24 Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support issued Synopsis Solicitation NSF-OTASO-FY24-01 for U.S. National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Regional Anchor for the Midwest Region due 8/29/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541990 and PSC AB24.
Primary Contact
Name
Ben Patterson   Profile
Phone
None

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Source Agency Hierarchy
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION > DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT
FPDS Organization Code
4900-491004
Source Organization Code
100178516
Last Updated
Sept. 13, 2024
Last Updated By
bpatters@nsf.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 13, 2024