sbv pilot: round 2 overview webinar · (1) sbv cooperative research & development agreement...
TRANSCRIPT
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SMALL BUSINESS VOUCHERS PILOT Round 2 Overview
Mike Paulus Sarah Truitt Oak Ridge National Laboratory National Renewable Energy Laboratory
wwwsbvorg
Outline
bull SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
bull Brief Review of Round 1 Results bull Round 2 Schedule and Logistics bull RFA Outline bull Scoring bull RFA Submission Process bull QampA
wwwsbvorg
SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Voucher Goals bull Provide US Small Businesses with access to
the resources of the National Laboratories bull Help selected US Small Businesses solve clean
energy problems important to the execution of their business plans bull Streamline and simplify processes to access
the national laboratories bull Learn more and submit Requests for
Assistance at wwwsbvorg
wwwsbvorg
Small Business = Big Economic Impact
DOE is making $20M in vouchers available for use by small businesses at DOE laboratories
Eligible Small Businesses are US based and US owned for profit entities with fewer than 500 employees world wide
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Challenges in Accessing Lab Capabilities bull Cannot afford it bull Contracting process is too long and burdensome bull Lab system is difficult to navigate (cannot locate right researcher)
SBV One Stop Shop
The SBV Pilot Addresses Small Business Challenges by Making funding available for ~100 vouchers Streamlining back end business practices to shorten
contracting process Implementing a Concierge concept to help small businesses
navigate the entire lab system by technology area
wwwsbvorg
DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
SBV Lead Labs
17 Laboratories ~66000 Employees Over 50 Nobel Laureates
wwwsbvorg
Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
Voucher RampD Technology Areas Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy Buildings Fuel Cells Geothermal Solar Water Power Wind Vehicles
Specific descriptions available on sbvorg on the Technologies pages
Example types of work Prototyping Materials characterization High performance
computations Modeling and simulations Intermediate scaling to
generate samples for potential customers
Validation of technologyperformance
Designing new ways to satisfyregulatory compliance
8
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Outline
bull SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
bull Brief Review of Round 1 Results bull Round 2 Schedule and Logistics bull RFA Outline bull Scoring bull RFA Submission Process bull QampA
wwwsbvorg
SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Voucher Goals bull Provide US Small Businesses with access to
the resources of the National Laboratories bull Help selected US Small Businesses solve clean
energy problems important to the execution of their business plans bull Streamline and simplify processes to access
the national laboratories bull Learn more and submit Requests for
Assistance at wwwsbvorg
wwwsbvorg
Small Business = Big Economic Impact
DOE is making $20M in vouchers available for use by small businesses at DOE laboratories
Eligible Small Businesses are US based and US owned for profit entities with fewer than 500 employees world wide
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Challenges in Accessing Lab Capabilities bull Cannot afford it bull Contracting process is too long and burdensome bull Lab system is difficult to navigate (cannot locate right researcher)
SBV One Stop Shop
The SBV Pilot Addresses Small Business Challenges by Making funding available for ~100 vouchers Streamlining back end business practices to shorten
contracting process Implementing a Concierge concept to help small businesses
navigate the entire lab system by technology area
wwwsbvorg
DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
SBV Lead Labs
17 Laboratories ~66000 Employees Over 50 Nobel Laureates
wwwsbvorg
Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
Voucher RampD Technology Areas Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy Buildings Fuel Cells Geothermal Solar Water Power Wind Vehicles
Specific descriptions available on sbvorg on the Technologies pages
Example types of work Prototyping Materials characterization High performance
computations Modeling and simulations Intermediate scaling to
generate samples for potential customers
Validation of technologyperformance
Designing new ways to satisfyregulatory compliance
8
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Voucher Goals bull Provide US Small Businesses with access to
the resources of the National Laboratories bull Help selected US Small Businesses solve clean
energy problems important to the execution of their business plans bull Streamline and simplify processes to access
the national laboratories bull Learn more and submit Requests for
Assistance at wwwsbvorg
wwwsbvorg
Small Business = Big Economic Impact
DOE is making $20M in vouchers available for use by small businesses at DOE laboratories
Eligible Small Businesses are US based and US owned for profit entities with fewer than 500 employees world wide
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Challenges in Accessing Lab Capabilities bull Cannot afford it bull Contracting process is too long and burdensome bull Lab system is difficult to navigate (cannot locate right researcher)
SBV One Stop Shop
The SBV Pilot Addresses Small Business Challenges by Making funding available for ~100 vouchers Streamlining back end business practices to shorten
contracting process Implementing a Concierge concept to help small businesses
navigate the entire lab system by technology area
wwwsbvorg
DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
SBV Lead Labs
17 Laboratories ~66000 Employees Over 50 Nobel Laureates
wwwsbvorg
Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
Voucher RampD Technology Areas Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy Buildings Fuel Cells Geothermal Solar Water Power Wind Vehicles
Specific descriptions available on sbvorg on the Technologies pages
Example types of work Prototyping Materials characterization High performance
computations Modeling and simulations Intermediate scaling to
generate samples for potential customers
Validation of technologyperformance
Designing new ways to satisfyregulatory compliance
8
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Voucher Goals bull Provide US Small Businesses with access to
the resources of the National Laboratories bull Help selected US Small Businesses solve clean
energy problems important to the execution of their business plans bull Streamline and simplify processes to access
the national laboratories bull Learn more and submit Requests for
Assistance at wwwsbvorg
wwwsbvorg
Small Business = Big Economic Impact
DOE is making $20M in vouchers available for use by small businesses at DOE laboratories
Eligible Small Businesses are US based and US owned for profit entities with fewer than 500 employees world wide
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Challenges in Accessing Lab Capabilities bull Cannot afford it bull Contracting process is too long and burdensome bull Lab system is difficult to navigate (cannot locate right researcher)
SBV One Stop Shop
The SBV Pilot Addresses Small Business Challenges by Making funding available for ~100 vouchers Streamlining back end business practices to shorten
contracting process Implementing a Concierge concept to help small businesses
navigate the entire lab system by technology area
wwwsbvorg
DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
SBV Lead Labs
17 Laboratories ~66000 Employees Over 50 Nobel Laureates
wwwsbvorg
Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
Voucher RampD Technology Areas Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy Buildings Fuel Cells Geothermal Solar Water Power Wind Vehicles
Specific descriptions available on sbvorg on the Technologies pages
Example types of work Prototyping Materials characterization High performance
computations Modeling and simulations Intermediate scaling to
generate samples for potential customers
Validation of technologyperformance
Designing new ways to satisfyregulatory compliance
8
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Small Business = Big Economic Impact
DOE is making $20M in vouchers available for use by small businesses at DOE laboratories
Eligible Small Businesses are US based and US owned for profit entities with fewer than 500 employees world wide
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Challenges in Accessing Lab Capabilities bull Cannot afford it bull Contracting process is too long and burdensome bull Lab system is difficult to navigate (cannot locate right researcher)
SBV One Stop Shop
The SBV Pilot Addresses Small Business Challenges by Making funding available for ~100 vouchers Streamlining back end business practices to shorten
contracting process Implementing a Concierge concept to help small businesses
navigate the entire lab system by technology area
wwwsbvorg
DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
SBV Lead Labs
17 Laboratories ~66000 Employees Over 50 Nobel Laureates
wwwsbvorg
Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
Voucher RampD Technology Areas Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy Buildings Fuel Cells Geothermal Solar Water Power Wind Vehicles
Specific descriptions available on sbvorg on the Technologies pages
Example types of work Prototyping Materials characterization High performance
computations Modeling and simulations Intermediate scaling to
generate samples for potential customers
Validation of technologyperformance
Designing new ways to satisfyregulatory compliance
8
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Small Business Challenges in Accessing Lab Capabilities bull Cannot afford it bull Contracting process is too long and burdensome bull Lab system is difficult to navigate (cannot locate right researcher)
SBV One Stop Shop
The SBV Pilot Addresses Small Business Challenges by Making funding available for ~100 vouchers Streamlining back end business practices to shorten
contracting process Implementing a Concierge concept to help small businesses
navigate the entire lab system by technology area
wwwsbvorg
DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
SBV Lead Labs
17 Laboratories ~66000 Employees Over 50 Nobel Laureates
wwwsbvorg
Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
Voucher RampD Technology Areas Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy Buildings Fuel Cells Geothermal Solar Water Power Wind Vehicles
Specific descriptions available on sbvorg on the Technologies pages
Example types of work Prototyping Materials characterization High performance
computations Modeling and simulations Intermediate scaling to
generate samples for potential customers
Validation of technologyperformance
Designing new ways to satisfyregulatory compliance
8
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
SBV Lead Labs
17 Laboratories ~66000 Employees Over 50 Nobel Laureates
wwwsbvorg
Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
Voucher RampD Technology Areas Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy Buildings Fuel Cells Geothermal Solar Water Power Wind Vehicles
Specific descriptions available on sbvorg on the Technologies pages
Example types of work Prototyping Materials characterization High performance
computations Modeling and simulations Intermediate scaling to
generate samples for potential customers
Validation of technologyperformance
Designing new ways to satisfyregulatory compliance
8
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
Voucher RampD Technology Areas Advanced Manufacturing Bioenergy Buildings Fuel Cells Geothermal Solar Water Power Wind Vehicles
Specific descriptions available on sbvorg on the Technologies pages
Example types of work Prototyping Materials characterization High performance
computations Modeling and simulations Intermediate scaling to
generate samples for potential customers
Validation of technologyperformance
Designing new ways to satisfyregulatory compliance
8
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Brief Review of Round 1 Results
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1 N
umbe
r of V
ouch
ers
Awar
ded
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Total Round 1 Value $67M
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
General Observations from Round 1 bull The selection process was very competitive bull Clear alignment with Technology Areas is critically important bull In general problem statements scored well Reviewers were very
typically familiar with the Technology Areas and paid attention tofeasibility and scope
bull In general team qualifications and experience scored well If in-kind contributions are planned as cost share the team must have the expertise and resources to performed the planned work
bull There was wide variability in ldquoimpactrdquo scores Specific positiveimpact on the company was typically given greater weight thangeneral impact on the broader market
bull In general deployment plans scored lower than other criteriaSuccessful deployment plans demonstrated market understanding and provided sufficient detail to demonstrate feasibility
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
2 Convene merit
reviewers
3 Obtain DOE
approval
4 Finalize agreement
5 Start voucher
work
1 Receive applications
Three rounds Three-month
cycles (target) Standard
agreements
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
Sep 2015 ndash Feb 2016
Mar ndash Aug 2016
Opens May-June 2016
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Timeline - Round 2 ~20 week cycle time from closing to signed agreement March 10 2016 EERE announcement Round 1 opens April 10 2016 1159 pm EDT Round 2 RFA closes Mid-Late June 2016 Notification of semi-finalist selections Late June-Early July 2016 Semi-finalists work with lab staff on statement
of work Mid-Late July 2016 Finalists notified for final award negotiation August 2016 SBV work can begin
Individual vouchers have up to a 12-month period of performance
Evaluation metrics will be tracked for 5 years
14
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Selection Stages bull Applicant Submitted Request for Assistance
before deadline bull Semi-Finalist Selected to work with a National
Laboratory to develop a Statement of Work (Top ~10-15) bull Finalist Selected for CRADA or TAPA Negotiation
(~30-35 Vouchers DOE Program Offices may request modifications to Statements of Work) bull Awardee Entered CRADA or TAPA
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Careful Study of the Notice of Opportunity is Strongly Encouraged
Notice of Opportunity has critical info bull Specific technology areas and
funding levels bull Merit review criteria and weighting bull Terms and conditions (standard
agreements) bull Reporting requirements bull Cost share bull Request for assistance template
Find the Notice of Opportunity here httpswwwsbvorgcommunity-
libraryaccounts92925112Notice-of-Opportunity-SBV-Request-for-
Assistance-RFApdf
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Eligibility
Small Businesses must be a for-profit business with fewer than 500 employees worldwide and be US-based and US-owned
To be considered for a Voucher business must also agree to the following
Provide 20 cost share Report evaluation data for 5 years Certify that the assistance requested is not readily available in the
private sector Agree to one of two non-negotiable agreements Products embodying intellectual property developed under this
assistance must be substantially manufactured in the United States
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Standardized Agreements Two Standard Non-Negotiable Agreements (1) SBV Cooperative Research amp Development Agreement (CRADA) (2) SBV Technology Assistance Pilot Agreement (TAPA)
Intellectual Property Language in both agreements is the same The small business is granted a paid-up royalty-free nonexclusive license without the right to sublicense in a limited Field of Use
Why standardized agreements Both labs and small businesses have expressed desire to streamline the SBV agreement process by establishing pre-negotiated terms and conditions especially on IP
Why two agreements To allow for as much flexibility in small business engagement as possible the SBV Pilot will offer a choice between the TAPA (non-IP generating work) and the
18CRADA (IP generating work)
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share Requests selected for Vouchers must agree to provide the following
Report Data for 5 Years
A third-party evaluator will request information from smallbusiness voucher recipientsannually through 2020 (5 years)
Data will be gathered through aweb survey expected to take 30mins of your time each year
20 Cost Share (cash or in-kind)
Allowable in-kind contributions include but are not limited to personnel costs indirect costs facilities and administrative costs the
value of a service other resource or third party in-kind contribution
time incurred to provide evaluation data for 5 years can be included
Additional Details on Reporting and Cost Share are in the Notice of Opportunity
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Page Limits and Formatting Requests may be deemed non-compliant if the following format is not followed
Page Limits
Maximum of 4 pages of textfollowing the outline in theNotice of Opportunity
Maximum of 3 pages ofsupporting documentation consisting of resumes forcompany personnel andorsupport letters
Additional Requirements
Use 11 Times New Roman font and 1rdquo margins Tables and graphics may have
smaller font as long as the information is legible Save all pages as one PDF file
and save it as ldquoYour Company Name_SBVpilotrdquo
A template is provided for your convenience at sbvorg
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
The RFA Has Two Components
Written response to questions Primary basis for merit review Basic
Applicant Information
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline
bull Company Overview Describe the mission and vision for your company as it relates to this request for assistance bull Problem Definition Describe the challenge your
company is facing and how this assistance if granted will help you overcome that challenge bull Project Impact Describe how this project if
successful will contribute to one of more of the DOE EERE mission areas
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
RFA Outline (cont) bull Use of Project Results Describe how the results of the
proposed assistance will be used to advance the development of your companyrsquos products or services and the impact the requested assistance will have on your business and the market
bull Team List the key members of your companyrsquos leadership and technical team Briefly describe their qualifications and experience bull Cost Share Describe how your company will provide a
minimum of 20 cost share If providing in-kind cost share indicate how you plan to contribute to the project
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Scoring
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
bull SBV funding is provided byspecific DOE Program Offices
bull Congress has defined the specific technology areas forwhich Program Office funds maybe used
bull Successful Round 1 RFAs were well aligned with one or more ofthe technology areas describedin Table 1 of the Notice of Opportunity
bull The EERE Strategic Plan(energygoveeredownloadseere-strategic-plan) is a useful reference
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Merit Review Criteria
bull Potential for Impact (33)
bull Problem Definition (33)
bull Team and Resources (33)
27
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Potential for Impact (33) bull Mission ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem
will enable the achievement of the goals as described in ldquoTechnology Areasrdquo section of the Notice of Opportunity bull Innovation - Extent to which solving the stated
problem represents a significant market improvement bull Market Impact ndash
ndash Extent to which the solving the stated problem will lead toa commercially successful product and company
ndash Adequacy specificity and reasonableness of the stated commercial impacts of solving the stated problem
ndash Extent to which solving the stated problem will result in a high value product or solution that transforms the industry
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Problem Definition (33) bull Problem Identificationndash Extent to which
applicant discusses and demonstrates understanding of the key technical and commercial challenges involved in the proposed work bull Quality and Reasonableness ndash Extent to
which the requester states a valid technical issue which can reasonably be solved within the budget and scope of this program
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Team and Resources (33) bull Capabilities - The extent to which the
capability of the proposed requesterrsquos team can address the relevant aspects of the proposed project with a good chance of success including but not limited to qualifications relevant expertise and time commitment of the individuals on the team bull Resources - Ability of the requester to support
the proposed work
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
RFA Submission Process
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Click ldquoRegisterrdquo in the Upper
Right Corner of the SBV Home
Page
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Create an Account on SBVORG
Provide e-mail address language
preference and answer anti-
robot question
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Respond to Email from SBVORG
Click here in email
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Complete Registration and Set Password
You will automatically come to this
page when you click the link in
your email message
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Are Ready to Submit a Request After you havehellip
Confirmed eligibility Reviewed the Notice of Opportunity Created a log in at sbvorg Prepared your request using the provided templatehellip
You are ready to hit
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Fill Out Form and Upload Request Fill out the online form and upload your request in one sitting
Upload PDF Here
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Final Voucher Submission
Click Here to Submit (This
cannot be undone)
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Checklist for Submitting a Request Confirm eligibility on the sbvorg website Review the Notice of Opportunity on the sbvorg website Create a log in at sbvorg Prepare your request using the provided template Have your request ready when you click the ldquoSubmit Voucher
Requestrdquo button Fill out the online form and upload your request as a single PDF
document in one sitting Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of the
submission page Wait for a confirmation of receipt email
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
For More Informationhellip General Information David Kistin infosbvorg 5052053598
Advanced Manufacturing Jennifer Palmer Oak Ridge National Laboratorysbvpilotornlgov 8652414218
Bioenergy Corinne Drennan Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Corinnedrennanpnnlgov 5093726330
Buildings Dennis Stiles Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dennisstilespnnlgov 5093756374
Fuel Cells Keith Wipke National Renewable Energy Laboratory Keithwipkenrelgov 3032754451
Geothermal David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Solar David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
Vehicles Jodi Bellacicco Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sbvlblgov 5104865445
Water Power (Marine and Hydrokinetic) Al LiVecchi National Renewable Energy Laboratory allivecchisbvnrelgov 3033846622
Water Power (Hydropower) Sara Hunt Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sarahuntpnnlgov 5093756555
Wind David Kistin Sandia National Laboratory dkistinsandiagov 5052053598
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-
wwwsbvorg
Questions
- Outline
- SBV Pilot Goals Purpose and Background
- Small Business Voucher Goals
- Small Business = Big Economic Impact
- DOE Labs A Reservoir of RampD Capabilities
- Voucher RampD Areas and Types of Assistance
- Brief Review of Round 1 Results
- 33 Vouchers Awarded in Round 1
- General Observations from Round 1
- Round 2 Schedule and Logistics
- Up to 3 SBV Competition Cycles
- Timeline -Round 2
- Selection Stages
- Eligibility
- Standardized Agreements
- Reporting Requirements amp Cost Share
- Page Limits and Formatting
- RFA Outline
- The RFA Has Two Components
- RFA Outline
- Scoring
- Alignment with Technology Area is Very Important
- Merit Review Criteria
- Potential for Impact (33)
- Problem Definition (33)
- Team and Resources (33)
- RFA Submission Process
- Create an Account on SBVORG
- Respond to Email from SBVORG
- Complete Registration and Set Password
- Are Ready to Submit a Request
- Fill Out Form and Upload Request
- Final Voucher Submission
- Checklist for Submitting a Request
- For More Information
- Questions
-