Opportunity Information: Apply for DRAFT HDTRA1 19 S 0002 ASD URA
The DRAFT-Adaptive Signature Discovery University Research Alliance (ASD-URA) opportunity is a Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) notice describing an upcoming, but not yet open, funding solicitation. It is explicitly labeled as a draft Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), meaning applications are not being accepted at this time and a final version is expected to be released later. The draft was posted to grants.gov on February 6, 2019, under Funding Opportunity Number DRAFT HDTRA1-19-S-0002 ASD URA, and it sits within DTRA's basic research portfolio as the agency transitions its basic research investments toward a University Research Alliance (URA) model.
In practical terms, the main purpose of this draft posting is to communicate how DTRA plans to engage the university community before the final solicitation is published. DTRA scheduled a "University Day" for Friday, March 22, 2019, in Lorton, Virginia, to share details about the shift to the Alliance model and to collect questions and feedback from researchers and research administrators. The event is also framed as a networking opportunity, and it covers not only the ASD-URA draft (HDTRA1-19-S-0002) but also two other draft BAAs (HDTRA1-19-S-0003 and HDTRA1-19-S-0004), allowing attendees to interact across multiple research areas and program lines.
Attendance is offered in two modes: in-person and virtual. DTRA indicates a preference for in-person participation but provides a virtual option for those who cannot travel. Registration is mandatory for both formats. For in-person attendance, DTRA notes that capacity may be capped based on space constraints and that selection may consider factors such as diversity of universities represented and coverage across BAAs and research areas. A key logistical constraint is that in-person attendance is limited to "U.S. Persons" due to facility security and timelines, with "U.S. Person" defined as a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. This restriction does not apply to virtual attendance and is stated not to affect eligibility to participate in the eventual BAAs themselves.
To register, interested participants were instructed to email DTRA-URA-Program@mail.mil by February 15, 2019 with specific details: name, institutional affiliation (including school or department), email address, whether they permit DTRA to share their contact information with other registrants for networking, which BAA and research/focus areas they are interested in, their preference for in-person versus web-based participation, and confirmation of U.S. Person status (citizenship or permanent residency). Permanent residents were asked to provide a scan of their green card (front and back) showing the USCIS number, submitted as a password-protected attachment with the password sent separately. DTRA planned to confirm registration around February 21, 2019 and then provide either a logistics package (for in-person participants) or connection instructions (for virtual participants).
The draft also outlines how DTRA intends to support interaction and transparency around the event. DTRA personnel, including program leadership, program managers, and the Grants Officer, were expected to provide short briefings and be available to answer both technical and administrative questions. Breakout sessions led by program managers were planned for each of the three draft BAAs, which suggests DTRA anticipated detailed discussions about the research direction, alliance structure, and administrative mechanics. In addition, DTRA stated it would document the University Day as much as possible and post materials such as briefings, questions, and answers alongside the final BAAs to help the broader community, including those unable to attend.
The opportunity also includes an explicit outreach emphasis: participation by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) is encouraged. DTRA offered the possibility of booth space for HBCUs and MIs on a request basis, subject to limited availability, and asked interested institutions to contact the same program email as soon as possible to coordinate.
Several administrative reminders are embedded in the notice. Questions could be emailed in advance to DTRA-URA-Program@mail.mil no later than March 1, 2019, with responses potentially provided during the University Day at DTRA's discretion. Current DTRA basic research awardees were warned that existing DTRA travel funds could not be used to attend the University Day. The draft also points readers to the BAA's eligibility section for complete requirements; however, the grants.gov listing indicates "Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted," implying broad eligibility in principle, subject to final BAA terms.
From the grants.gov metadata, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with an anticipated funding instrument of a cooperative agreement. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, under CFDA 12.351. The listing shows an award ceiling of 0 and no expected awards, which is consistent with it being a draft solicitation rather than an active competition with defined award parameters. The "OriginalClosingDate" is shown as March 22, 2019, which aligns with the date of the University Day rather than an application deadline, reinforcing that the key action during this draft phase is engagement and feedback rather than proposal submission.Apply for DRAFT HDTRA1 19 S 0002 ASD URA
- The Defense Threat Reduction Agency in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRAFT-Adaptive Signature Discovery University Research Alliance (ASD-URA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.351.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-02-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-03-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DRAFT-Adaptive Signature Discovery University Research Alliance (ASD-URA)
1) What is this opportunity?
This is a Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) notice posted to grants.gov describing an upcoming funding solicitation called the DRAFT-Adaptive Signature Discovery University Research Alliance (ASD-URA). It is explicitly labeled as a draft Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), which means it is not yet open for applications.
2) Is this solicitation currently accepting proposals or applications?
No. The posting is a draft BAA and states that applications are not being accepted at this time. A final version is expected to be released later.
3) Why did DTRA post a draft BAA if proposals are not being accepted?
The stated purpose of the draft is to communicate how DTRA plans to engage the university community before the final solicitation is published. The draft is used to share information about DTRA's transition of its basic research investments toward a University Research Alliance (URA) model and to collect questions and feedback.
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this draft?
The draft was posted under Funding Opportunity Number DRAFT HDTRA1-19-S-0002 ASD URA.
5) Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
6) When was the draft posted?
The draft was posted to grants.gov on February 6, 2019.
7) What is the key action DTRA wants from the community during this draft phase?
Engagement and feedback, primarily through participation in DTRA's "University Day" (and/or submitting questions in advance). The notice emphasizes interaction, networking, and collecting questions and feedback rather than proposal submission.
8) What is the "University Day" mentioned in the notice?
University Day is an event DTRA scheduled to share details about the shift to the URA (Alliance) model, provide information on the draft BAAs, and collect questions and feedback from researchers and research administrators. It is also described as a networking opportunity.
9) When and where is University Day scheduled?
It was scheduled for Friday, March 22, 2019, in Lorton, Virginia.
10) Is University Day only about the ASD-URA draft BAA?
No. University Day is described as covering the ASD-URA draft (HDTRA1-19-S-0002) as well as two other draft BAAs (HDTRA1-19-S-0003 and HDTRA1-19-S-0004), allowing interaction across multiple research areas and program lines.
11) How can someone attend University Day?
DTRA offered two participation modes: in-person attendance and virtual attendance. DTRA indicated a preference for in-person participation but provided a virtual option for those who cannot travel.
12) Is registration required to attend?
Yes. Registration is mandatory for both in-person and virtual attendance.
13) How do you register for University Day?
Interested participants were instructed to register by emailing DTRA-URA-Program@mail.mil by February 15, 2019 with specific required details (see the registration information listed in the notice).
14) What information was required in the registration email?
The notice lists the following items to include: name; institutional affiliation (including school or department); email address; whether the registrant permits DTRA to share their contact information with other registrants for networking; which BAA and research/focus areas they are interested in; preference for in-person versus web-based participation; and confirmation of U.S. Person status (citizenship or lawful permanent residency).
15) What does DTRA mean by "U.S. Person" for in-person attendance?
For in-person attendance, the notice defines "U.S. Person" as a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
16) Is in-person attendance limited to U.S. Persons?
Yes. The notice states in-person attendance is limited to U.S. Persons due to facility security and timelines.
17) Does the U.S. Person restriction apply to virtual attendance?
No. The notice states that this restriction does not apply to virtual attendance.
18) Does the U.S. Person restriction affect eligibility for the eventual BAAs?
The notice states that the in-person attendance restriction does not affect eligibility to participate in the eventual BAAs themselves.
19) What additional steps were required for lawful permanent residents registering for in-person attendance?
Permanent residents were asked to provide a scan of their green card (front and back) showing the USCIS number. The scan was to be submitted as a password-protected attachment, with the password sent separately.
20) Can in-person attendance be capped or limited?
Yes. DTRA notes that in-person capacity may be capped due to space constraints. The notice also states that selection may consider factors such as diversity of universities represented and coverage across BAAs and research areas.
21) When did DTRA expect to confirm registrations?
DTRA planned to confirm registration around February 21, 2019.
22) What would registrants receive after confirmation?
Confirmed in-person participants were to receive a logistics package, while virtual participants were to receive connection instructions.
23) Could participants submit questions ahead of time?
Yes. The notice states that questions could be emailed in advance to DTRA-URA-Program@mail.mil no later than March 1, 2019.
24) Would DTRA answer all questions submitted in advance?
Not necessarily. The notice states that responses could potentially be provided during University Day at DTRA's discretion.
25) What kinds of DTRA staff were expected to be available during University Day?
DTRA personnel were expected to include program leadership, program managers, and the Grants Officer. The notice indicates they would provide short briefings and be available to answer technical and administrative questions.
26) Were breakout sessions planned?
Yes. Breakout sessions led by program managers were planned for each of the three draft BAAs (HDTRA1-19-S-0002, HDTRA1-19-S-0003, and HDTRA1-19-S-0004).
27) Would University Day materials be shared after the event?
Yes. DTRA stated it would document the University Day as much as possible and post materials such as briefings, questions, and answers alongside the final BAAs to help the broader community, including those unable to attend.
28) Is participation by HBCUs and Minority Institutions encouraged?
Yes. The notice explicitly encourages participation by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs).
29) Is booth space available for HBCUs and Minority Institutions?
DTRA offered the possibility of booth space for HBCUs and MIs on a request basis, subject to limited availability. The notice instructs interested institutions to contact DTRA-URA-Program@mail.mil as soon as possible to coordinate.
30) Can current DTRA basic research awardees use existing DTRA travel funds to attend University Day?
No. The notice warns current DTRA basic research awardees that existing DTRA travel funds could not be used to attend University Day.
31) What does the grants.gov listing say about eligibility?
The notice points readers to the BAA's eligibility section for complete requirements. The grants.gov listing indicates "Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted," suggesting broad eligibility in principle, subject to the final BAA terms.
32) What type of funding instrument is anticipated?
From the grants.gov metadata, the anticipated funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
33) What funding category and research area does this fall under?
The grants.gov metadata categorizes it as discretionary funding. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
34) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The listing includes CFDA 12.351.
35) Are there defined award amounts, an award ceiling, or an expected number of awards?
The grants.gov metadata shows an award ceiling of 0 and no expected awards, which is consistent with the posting being a draft solicitation rather than an active competition with defined award parameters.
36) Is the "OriginalClosingDate" an application deadline?
The listing shows an "OriginalClosingDate" of March 22, 2019, which aligns with the University Day date rather than an application deadline. This supports the notice's message that the key action at this stage is engagement and feedback, not proposal submission.
37) Where should administrative or technical questions be sent?
The notice directs questions and registration emails to DTRA-URA-Program@mail.mil, including questions submitted in advance of the event.
38) What is the broader context for this draft opportunity within DTRA?
The notice places the draft within DTRA's basic research portfolio and states that DTRA is transitioning its basic research investments toward a University Research Alliance (URA) model.
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