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19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1). A similar
provision applies to cease and desist
orders. 19 U.S.C. 1337(f)(1).
The Commission is interested in
further development of the record on
the public interest in these
investigations. Accordingly, members of
the public are invited to file
submissions of no more than five (5)
pages, inclusive of attachments,
concerning the public interest in light of
the administrative law judge’s
Recommended Determination on
Remedy and Bonding issued in this
investigation on December 14, 2012. In
that determination, the administrative
law judge recommended that should the
Commission find a violation of section
337, that the Commission issue a
limited exclusion order as to subject
Intel microprocessors, but that
implementation be delayed based on
public-interest considerations. The ALJ
recommended against extension of the
exclusion order to cover downstream
products produced by respondents
Apple and Hewlett-Packard. The ALJ
recommended that cease and desist
orders issue against Intel, Apple, and
HP.
Comments should address whether
issuance of a limited exclusion order
and cease and desist orders in this
investigation would affect the public
health and welfare in the United States,
competitive conditions in the United
States economy, the production of like
or directly competitive articles in the
United States, or United States
consumers.
In particular, the Commission is
interested in comments that:
(i) Explain how the articles
potentially subject to the recommended
orders are used in the United States;
(ii) Identify any public health, safety,
or welfare concerns in the United States
relating to the recommended orders;
(iii) Identify like or directly
competitive articles that complainant,
its licensees, or third parties make in the
United States which could replace the
subject articles if they were to be
excluded;
(iv) Indicate whether complainant,
complainant’s licensees, and/or third
party suppliers have the capacity to
replace the volume of articles
potentially subject to the recommended
exclusion order and/or a cease and
desist order within a commercially
reasonable time; and
(v) Explain how the limited exclusion
order and cease and desist orders would
impact consumers in the United States.
Written submissions must be filed no
later than by close of business on
January 25, 2013.
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Persons filing written submissions
must file the original document
electronically on or before the deadlines
stated above and submit 8 true paper
copies to the Office of the Secretary by
noon the next day pursuant to section
210.4(f) of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
210.4(f)). Submissions should refer to
the investigation number (‘‘Inv. No.
337–TA–753’’) in a prominent place on
the cover page and/or the first page. (See
Handbook for Electronic Filing
Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/
secretary/fed_reg_notices/rules/
handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf).
Persons with questions regarding filing
should contact the Secretary (202–205–
2000).
Any person desiring to submit a
document to the Commission in
confidence must request confidential
treatment. All such requests should be
directed to the Secretary to the
Commission and must include a full
statement of the reasons why the
Commission should grant such
treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents
for which confidential treatment by the
Commission is properly sought will be
treated accordingly. All nonconfidential
written submissions will be available for
public inspection at the Office of the
Secretary and on EDIS.
This action is taken under the
authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act
of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337),
and of sections 201.10 and 210.50 of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.50).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: January 10, 2013.
Lisa R. Barton,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
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National Institute of Corrections
Solicitation for a Cooperative
Agreement: Development of Materials
Specific to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI)
Offenders in Corrections
National Institute of
Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice.
ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative
Agreement.
AGENCY:
The National Institute of
Corrections (NIC) is seeking
applications from organizations, groups,
or individuals to enter into a
cooperative agreement with NIC for a
12-month period to develop a white
paper specific to recommended best
practices in the safe and respectful
management of the LGBTI offender
population both in custody and on
community supervision.
DATES: Applications must be received
by 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday,
January 31, 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to submit
their application electronically via
https://www.grants.gov.
Mailed applications must be sent to:
Director, National Institute of
Corrections, 320 First Street NW., Room
5002, Washington, DC 20534.
Applicants are encouraged to use
Federal Express, UPS, or similar service
to ensure delivery by the due date.
Faxed or emailed applications will
not be accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: A copy of
this announcement and links to the
required application forms can be
downloaded from the NIC Web site at
https://www.nicic.gov/cooperative
agreements.
SUMMARY:
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All technical or programmatic
questions concerning this
announcement should be directed to
Lorie Brisbin, Correctional Program
Specialist, National Institute of
Corrections, Community Services
Division. Ms. Brisbin can be reached
directly at 1–800–995–6423 ext. 40099
or by email at lbrisbin@bop.gov. In
addition to the direct reply, all
questions and responses will be posted
on NIC’s Web site at www.nicic.gov for
public review (the names or affiliations
of those submitting questions will not
be posted). The Web site will be
updated regularly and postings will
remain on the Web site until the closing
date of this cooperative agreement
solicitation.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Overview: The materials developed
through this cooperative agreement are
intended for a broad audience of
corrections professionals and related
stakeholders working in jail, prison,
juvenile detention, and community
corrections (probation, parole and
pretrial) organizations. Awardees
should develop the materials based on
current research, knowledge, best
practice, and specific information
related to the experiences of corrections
professionals and the target population.
NIC will use the materials to define,
identify, acknowledge, and address the
safe and respectful management of the
LGBTI offender. The deliverables will
help advance and foster professional
correctional environments while
positively influencing systems, staff,
and justice-involved men and women.
Background: The National Institute of
Corrections provides support to federal,
state, and local criminal justice
organizations nationally. In 1974,
Congress established NIC both as a
center for the dissemination of timely
correctional knowledge and professional
training and as a place to exchange and
discuss advances in criminal justice
practice. Correctional agencies face
many challenges surrounding the safe
management of the populations they
house and supervise. Due in part to
changes in federal and state laws and
the outcome of successful offender
litigation, the management of LGBTI
offenders in custody has become an
emerging correctional issue that
deserves special attention. While gender
non-conforming offenders have always
been present within correctional
facilities and on caseloads, the current
environment suggests the need for
helping correctional agencies identify
responsible and safe practices that are
respectful of differences and that have
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the potential to reduce agencies’
susceptibility to liability and litigation.
In the past several years, various
changes to federal and state laws have
created and expanded the rights of
individuals identifying as nonheterosexual or otherwise gender nonconforming. The repeal of the policy
banning military staff from serving as
openly gay (‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’),
the expansion of protections under hate
crime and housing laws, and the
adoption of same-sex marriage laws are
a few examples of some of these
changes. While it is unclear how many
of the free-world rights and privileges
will affect the offender population, the
promulgation of the Prison Rape
Elimination Act Standards is beginning
to have an impact regarding the
management of the LGBTI population.
The LGBTI offender population has
some very particular issues associated
with certain aspects of the correctional
experience, such as housing,
classification, and placement; medical
and mental health treatment; clothing
and grooming; drug testing; and
interactions with staff. As a general
group, they are also more likely to be
victims of sexually abusive acts while in
custody according to surveys conducted
by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS),
which indicate that non-heterosexual
adult offenders report higher rates of
sexual victimization while in custody.
Similar surveys by BJS in juvenile
facilities show even higher rates of
sexual victimization among nonheterosexual juvenile offenders.
Similarly, a 2009 BJS research report
cited findings that transgender offenders
experienced sexual victimization at a
rate twenty times higher than a random
sampling of offenders in the same
facility.
Unfortunately, there is a remarkable
lack of research regarding the LGBTI
population’s experience of incarceration
and supervision. There are a number of
reasons for this. Most notably, it is
because few agencies collect data
regarding sexual orientation and the
hesitation of offenders to provide the
information. Consequently, it is unclear
how many offenders identify as nonheterosexual or otherwise gender nonconforming. A recent report from the
Bureau of Justice Statistics indicates
that there were 2,239,800 individuals in
custody in prisons and jails and
4,814,200 on probation or parole for
2011. A Gallup report published in
October 2012 by the Williams Institute
reported that 3.4% of US adults identify
as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
Therefore, a conservative estimate could
be made based upon this 3.4%,
indicating that there could potentially
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have been 76,153 non-heterosexual
offenders in custody and as many as
163,682 on probation or parole for 2011.
However, a Bureau of Justice Statistics
study in 2006 contained self-report data
for in-custody offenders indicating that
11% in men’s facilities and 28% in
women’s facilities identified as lesbian,
gay, or bisexual, so the number may be
considerably higher.
Statement of Work: The objective of
this cooperative agreement is to develop
informational materials reflecting best
practices that NIC will use to assist the
field in responding to challenges
associated with the LGBTI offender
population.
Activities and products from this
cooperative agreement will include a
review of the NIC annotated
bibliography to identify additional items
for inclusion in that publication, the
convening and facilitating of a work
session comprised of researchers and
practitioners (both correctional and noncorrectional) to organize and synthesize
the available research and knowledge on
this topic, and the development of
informational materials to be
determined by content. Resulting
products will be in the public domain
and available through the National
Institute of Corrections Web site and
Information Center.
Tasks to be performed through this
cooperative agreement include: (1)
Reviewing the current annotated
bibliography, conducting a literature
search, and providing recommendations
for the inclusion of additional materials
relevant to jails, prisons, juvenile
detention, community corrections, and
other relevant disciplines. (2) convening
a working session at an approved
federal training location for up to 10
participants, including researchers and
corrections practitioners; designing the
working agenda; providing facilitation;
and using content from the session to
inform project deliverables. Working
session participants will be identified in
close cooperation with and with the
approval of the project staff. Some travel
expenses may be covered by NIC and
therefore are negotiable depending on
the meeting and/or successful
applicant’s location. (3) working with
NIC project staff, and designated experts
to draft informational materials
reflecting best practices on the safe and
respectful management of LGBTI
offenders both in custody and on
supervision; distributing the materials
for peer review; revising the draft; and
publishing the final products. (4)
creating a final report that summarizes
the project and provides
recommendations for follow up work on
this topic. This project will be
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completed in conjunction with the NIC
Community Services Division and the
awardee will work closely with NIC
staff on all aspects of the project. The
awardee will participate in an initial
meeting with designated NIC staff for a
project overview and preliminary
planning. Additionally, the awardee
will meet routinely with NIC staff to
discuss the activities noted in the
project timeline submitted during the
course of the cooperative agreement.
Meetings will be held no less than
quarterly and may be conducted via
webinar with at least one onsite as
agreed upon by NIC and the awardee.
Required Expertise: The successful
applicant will at a minimum understand
the current state of legislation regarding
LGBTI rights in the free world as well
as current case law affecting the LGBTI
in-custody population; have broad
experience and in-depth knowledge of
the issues encountered by correctional
agencies in the management of this
population, whether working in an
institutional environment or
community-based setting; have
knowledge about the effect of
correctional culture and the challenges
in maintaining a professional and
respectful environment; be familiar with
relevant research; have expertise in
meeting facilitation; and have
knowledge of evidence-based practices
and its application to corrections.
Document Requirements: The length
of documents should be determined by
content. Brevity and clarity are
encouraged. Documents and other
products developed under this award
must follow these guidelines. Prior to
the preparation of the final draft of any
document or other product, the awardee
must consult with NIC’s writer/editor
concerning the acceptable formats for
submissions. The awardee must follow
the guidelines listed herein as well as
follow (1) the Guidelines for Preparing
and Submitting Manuscripts for
Publication as found in the ‘‘General
Guidelines for Cooperative
Agreements,’’ which can be found on
our Web site at www.nicic.gov/
cooperativeagreements and (2) NIC
recommendations for producing
products using plain language, which
can be found at www.nicic.gov/
plainlanguage.
All final documents and other
materials submitted under this project
may be posted on the NIC Web site and
must meet the federal government’s
requirement for accessibility (e.g., 508
PDFs or HTML files). The awardee must
provide descriptive text interpreting all
graphics, photos, graphs, and/or
multimedia that will be included with
or distributed alongside the materials
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and must provide transcripts for all
applicable audio/visual works.
Application Requirements: An
application package must include OMB
Standard Form 424, Application for
Federal Assistance; a cover letter that
identifies the audit agency responsible
for the applicant’s financial accounts as
well as the audit period or fiscal year
under which the applicant operates (e.g.
July 1 through June 30); an outline of
projected costs with the budget and
strategy narratives described in the
announcement. The following
additional forms must also be included:
OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget
Information—Non-Construction
Programs; OMB Standard Form 424B,
Assurances—Non-Construction
Programs (both available at
www.grants.gov); DOJ/FBOP/NIC
Certification Regarding Lobbying,
Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters; and the DrugFree Workplace Requirements (available
at https://www.nicic.gov/Downloads/
General/certif-frm.pdf.
Applications should be concisely
written, typed double spaced, and
reference the NIC opportunity number
and title referenced in this
announcement. If you are submitting in
hard copy, please include an original
and three copies of your full proposal
(program and budget narrative,
application forms, assurances, and other
descriptions). The original should have
the applicant’s signature in blue ink.
Electronic submissions will be accepted
only via www.grants.gov.
Place the following at the top of the
abstract: Project title; Applicant name
(Legal name of applicant organization);
Mailing address; Contact phone
numbers (voice, fax); Email address;
Web site address, if applicable.
The narrative portion of the
application should include, at a
minimum: A statement indicating the
applicant’s understanding of the
project’s purpose and objectives. The
applicant should state this in language
other than that used in the solicitation.
Project Design and Implementation:
This section should describe the design
and implementation of the project and
how the awardee aims to address key
design and implementation issues and
challenges.
Project Management: Chart of
measurable project milestones and
timelines for the completion of each
milestone.
Capabilities and Competencies: This
section should describe the
qualifications of the applicant
organization, any partner organizations
to do the work proposed, and the
expertise of key staff to be involved in
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the project. Attach resumes that
document relevant knowledge, skills,
and abilities needed for each staff
member assigned to complete the
project. If the applicant organization has
completed similar projects in the past,
please include the URL/Web site or
ISBN number for accessing a copy of the
referenced work.
Budget: The budget should detail all
costs for the project, show consideration
for all contingencies for the project, note
a commitment to work within the
proposed budget, and demonstrate the
ability to provide deliverables according
to schedule.
Authority: Pub. L. 93–415.
Funds Available: NIC is seeking the
applicant’s best ideas regarding
accomplishment of the scope of work
and the related costs for achieving the
objectives of this solicitation. Funds
may be used only for the activities
linked to the desired outcome of the
project. The funding amount should not
exceed $30,000 for a period of 12
months.
Eligibility of Applicants: An eligible
applicant is any state or general unit of
government, private agency, educational
institution, organization, individual, or
team with expertise in the described
areas. Applicants must have
demonstrated ability to implement a
project of this size and scope.
Review Considerations: Among the
criteria used to evaluate the applications
are indication of a clear understanding
of the project requirements as stated in
the solicitation; background, experience,
and expertise of the proposed project
staff, including any sub-contractors;
effectiveness of an innovative approach
to the project; a clear, concise
description of all elements and tasks of
the project, with sufficient and realistic
timeframes necessary to complete the
tasks; technical soundness of project
design and methodology; financial and
administrative integrity of the proposal,
including adherence to federal financial
guidelines and processes; a sufficiently
detailed budget that shows
consideration of all contingencies for
this project and commitment to work
within the proposed budget; and
indication of availability to work with
NIC staff.
Applications received under this
announcement will be subject to a
collaborative review process. The
criteria for the evaluation of each
application will be as follows:
Programmatic: 40 Points
Are all of the tasks and activities
adequately covered? Is there a clear
description of how the applicant will
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accomplish each project activity,
including major tasks; the strategies to
be employed; required staffing;
responsible parties, and other required
resources? Are there any unique or
exceptional approaches, techniques, or
design aspects proposed that will
enhance the project?
Project Management and
Administration: 20 Points
Does the applicant identify milestones
and measures that demonstrate
achievement of the specific tasks? Are
the proposed management and staffing
plans clear, realistic, and sufficient to
complete the project? Is the applicant
willing to meet with NIC as specified in
the solicitation for this cooperative
agreement?
Organizational and Project Staff
Background: 30 Points
Do the skills, knowledge, and
expertise of the organization and the
proposed project staff demonstrate a
high level of competency to complete
the tasks? Does the applicant/
organization have the necessary
experience and organizational capacity
to meet all objectives of the project? If
the applicant proposes consultants and/
or partnerships, is there a reasonable
justification for their inclusion in the
project and a clear structure to ensure
effective coordination?
Budget: 10 Points
Is the proposed budget realistic, does
it provide sufficient cost detail/
narrative, and does it represent good
value relative to the anticipated results?
Does the application include a chart that
aligns the budget with project activities
along a timeline with, at minimum,
quarterly benchmarks? In terms of
program value, is the estimated cost
reasonable in relation to the work to be
performed and project products?
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Note: NIC will NOT award a cooperative
agreement to an applicant who does not have
a Dun and Bradstreet Database Universal
Number (DUNS) and is not registered in the
Central Contractor Registry (CCR).
Applicants can obtain a DUNS
number at no cost by calling the
dedicated toll-free request line at 800–
333–0505. Applicants who are sole
proprietors should dial 866–705–5711
and select option #1.
Applicants may register in the CCR
online at the CCR Web site:
www.ccr.gov. Applicants can also
review a CCR handbook and worksheet
at this Web site.
Number of Awards: One
NIC Opportunity Number: 13CS06.
This number should appear as a
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reference line in the cover letter, where
indicated on Standard Form 424, and
outside of the envelope in which the
application is sent.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number: 16.601.
Executive Order 12372: This project is
not subject to the provisions of
Executive Order 12372.
Robert Brown, Jr.,
Acting Director, National Institute of
Corrections.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
National Institute of Corrections
Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement: Development of
Materials Specific to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex
(LGBTI) Offenders in Corrections
AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice.
ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is seeking
applications from organizations, groups, or individuals to enter into a
cooperative agreement with NIC for a 12-month period to develop a white
paper specific to recommended best practices in the safe and respectful
management of the LGBTI offender population both in custody and on
community supervision.
DATES: Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday,
January 31, 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application
electronically via https://www.grants.gov.
Mailed applications must be sent to: Director, National Institute
of Corrections, 320 First Street NW., Room 5002, Washington, DC 20534.
Applicants are encouraged to use Federal Express, UPS, or similar
service to ensure delivery by the due date.
Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
For Further Information: A copy of this announcement and links to the
required application forms can be downloaded from the NIC Web site at
https://www.nicic.gov/cooperativeagreements.
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All technical or programmatic questions concerning this
announcement should be directed to Lorie Brisbin, Correctional Program
Specialist, National Institute of Corrections, Community Services
Division. Ms. Brisbin can be reached directly at 1-800-995-6423 ext.
40099 or by email at lbrisbin@bop.gov. In addition to the direct reply,
all questions and responses will be posted on NIC's Web site at
www.nicic.gov for public review (the names or affiliations of those
submitting questions will not be posted). The Web site will be updated
regularly and postings will remain on the Web site until the closing
date of this cooperative agreement solicitation.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Overview: The materials developed through this cooperative
agreement are intended for a broad audience of corrections
professionals and related stakeholders working in jail, prison,
juvenile detention, and community corrections (probation, parole and
pretrial) organizations. Awardees should develop the materials based on
current research, knowledge, best practice, and specific information
related to the experiences of corrections professionals and the target
population. NIC will use the materials to define, identify,
acknowledge, and address the safe and respectful management of the
LGBTI offender. The deliverables will help advance and foster
professional correctional environments while positively influencing
systems, staff, and justice-involved men and women.
Background: The National Institute of Corrections provides support
to federal, state, and local criminal justice organizations nationally.
In 1974, Congress established NIC both as a center for the
dissemination of timely correctional knowledge and professional
training and as a place to exchange and discuss advances in criminal
justice practice. Correctional agencies face many challenges
surrounding the safe management of the populations they house and
supervise. Due in part to changes in federal and state laws and the
outcome of successful offender litigation, the management of LGBTI
offenders in custody has become an emerging correctional issue that
deserves special attention. While gender non-conforming offenders have
always been present within correctional facilities and on caseloads,
the current environment suggests the need for helping correctional
agencies identify responsible and safe practices that are respectful of
differences and that have the potential to reduce agencies'
susceptibility to liability and litigation.
In the past several years, various changes to federal and state
laws have created and expanded the rights of individuals identifying as
non-heterosexual or otherwise gender non-conforming. The repeal of the
policy banning military staff from serving as openly gay (``Don't Ask,
Don't Tell''), the expansion of protections under hate crime and
housing laws, and the adoption of same-sex marriage laws are a few
examples of some of these changes. While it is unclear how many of the
free-world rights and privileges will affect the offender population,
the promulgation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards is
beginning to have an impact regarding the management of the LGBTI
population.
The LGBTI offender population has some very particular issues
associated with certain aspects of the correctional experience, such as
housing, classification, and placement; medical and mental health
treatment; clothing and grooming; drug testing; and interactions with
staff. As a general group, they are also more likely to be victims of
sexually abusive acts while in custody according to surveys conducted
by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), which indicate that non-
heterosexual adult offenders report higher rates of sexual
victimization while in custody. Similar surveys by BJS in juvenile
facilities show even higher rates of sexual victimization among non-
heterosexual juvenile offenders. Similarly, a 2009 BJS research report
cited findings that transgender offenders experienced sexual
victimization at a rate twenty times higher than a random sampling of
offenders in the same facility.
Unfortunately, there is a remarkable lack of research regarding the
LGBTI population's experience of incarceration and supervision. There
are a number of reasons for this. Most notably, it is because few
agencies collect data regarding sexual orientation and the hesitation
of offenders to provide the information. Consequently, it is unclear
how many offenders identify as non-heterosexual or otherwise gender
non-conforming. A recent report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics
indicates that there were 2,239,800 individuals in custody in prisons
and jails and 4,814,200 on probation or parole for 2011. A Gallup
report published in October 2012 by the Williams Institute reported
that 3.4% of US adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or
transgender. Therefore, a conservative estimate could be made based
upon this 3.4%, indicating that there could potentially have been
76,153 non-heterosexual offenders in custody and as many as 163,682 on
probation or parole for 2011. However, a Bureau of Justice Statistics
study in 2006 contained self-report data for in-custody offenders
indicating that 11% in men's facilities and 28% in women's facilities
identified as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, so the number may be
considerably higher.
Statement of Work: The objective of this cooperative agreement is
to develop informational materials reflecting best practices that NIC
will use to assist the field in responding to challenges associated
with the LGBTI offender population.
Activities and products from this cooperative agreement will
include a review of the NIC annotated bibliography to identify
additional items for inclusion in that publication, the convening and
facilitating of a work session comprised of researchers and
practitioners (both correctional and non-correctional) to organize and
synthesize the available research and knowledge on this topic, and the
development of informational materials to be determined by content.
Resulting products will be in the public domain and available through
the National Institute of Corrections Web site and Information Center.
Tasks to be performed through this cooperative agreement include:
(1) Reviewing the current annotated bibliography, conducting a
literature search, and providing recommendations for the inclusion of
additional materials relevant to jails, prisons, juvenile detention,
community corrections, and other relevant disciplines. (2) convening a
working session at an approved federal training location for up to 10
participants, including researchers and corrections practitioners;
designing the working agenda; providing facilitation; and using content
from the session to inform project deliverables. Working session
participants will be identified in close cooperation with and with the
approval of the project staff. Some travel expenses may be covered by
NIC and therefore are negotiable depending on the meeting and/or
successful applicant's location. (3) working with NIC project staff,
and designated experts to draft informational materials reflecting best
practices on the safe and respectful management of LGBTI offenders both
in custody and on supervision; distributing the materials for peer
review; revising the draft; and publishing the final products. (4)
creating a final report that summarizes the project and provides
recommendations for follow up work on this topic. This project will be
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completed in conjunction with the NIC Community Services Division and
the awardee will work closely with NIC staff on all aspects of the
project. The awardee will participate in an initial meeting with
designated NIC staff for a project overview and preliminary planning.
Additionally, the awardee will meet routinely with NIC staff to discuss
the activities noted in the project timeline submitted during the
course of the cooperative agreement. Meetings will be held no less than
quarterly and may be conducted via webinar with at least one onsite as
agreed upon by NIC and the awardee.
Required Expertise: The successful applicant will at a minimum
understand the current state of legislation regarding LGBTI rights in
the free world as well as current case law affecting the LGBTI in-
custody population; have broad experience and in-depth knowledge of the
issues encountered by correctional agencies in the management of this
population, whether working in an institutional environment or
community-based setting; have knowledge about the effect of
correctional culture and the challenges in maintaining a professional
and respectful environment; be familiar with relevant research; have
expertise in meeting facilitation; and have knowledge of evidence-based
practices and its application to corrections.
Document Requirements: The length of documents should be determined
by content. Brevity and clarity are encouraged. Documents and other
products developed under this award must follow these guidelines. Prior
to the preparation of the final draft of any document or other product,
the awardee must consult with NIC's writer/editor concerning the
acceptable formats for submissions. The awardee must follow the
guidelines listed herein as well as follow (1) the Guidelines for
Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts for Publication as found in the
``General Guidelines for Cooperative Agreements,'' which can be found
on our Web site at www.nicic.gov/cooperativeagreements and (2) NIC
recommendations for producing products using plain language, which can
be found at www.nicic.gov/plainlanguage.
All final documents and other materials submitted under this
project may be posted on the NIC Web site and must meet the federal
government's requirement for accessibility (e.g., 508 PDFs or HTML
files). The awardee must provide descriptive text interpreting all
graphics, photos, graphs, and/or multimedia that will be included with
or distributed alongside the materials and must provide transcripts for
all applicable audio/visual works.
Application Requirements: An application package must include OMB
Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance; a cover letter
that identifies the audit agency responsible for the applicant's
financial accounts as well as the audit period or fiscal year under
which the applicant operates (e.g. July 1 through June 30); an outline
of projected costs with the budget and strategy narratives described in
the announcement. The following additional forms must also be included:
OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs;
OMB Standard Form 424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (both
available at www.grants.gov); DOJ/FBOP/NIC Certification Regarding
Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and
the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (available at https://www.nicic.gov/Downloads/General/certif-frm.pdf.
Applications should be concisely written, typed double spaced, and
reference the NIC opportunity number and title referenced in this
announcement. If you are submitting in hard copy, please include an
original and three copies of your full proposal (program and budget
narrative, application forms, assurances, and other descriptions). The
original should have the applicant's signature in blue ink. Electronic
submissions will be accepted only via www.grants.gov.
Place the following at the top of the abstract: Project title;
Applicant name (Legal name of applicant organization); Mailing address;
Contact phone numbers (voice, fax); Email address; Web site address, if
applicable.
The narrative portion of the application should include, at a
minimum: A statement indicating the applicant's understanding of the
project's purpose and objectives. The applicant should state this in
language other than that used in the solicitation.
Project Design and Implementation: This section should describe the
design and implementation of the project and how the awardee aims to
address key design and implementation issues and challenges.
Project Management: Chart of measurable project milestones and
timelines for the completion of each milestone.
Capabilities and Competencies: This section should describe the
qualifications of the applicant organization, any partner organizations
to do the work proposed, and the expertise of key staff to be involved
in the project. Attach resumes that document relevant knowledge,
skills, and abilities needed for each staff member assigned to complete
the project. If the applicant organization has completed similar
projects in the past, please include the URL/Web site or ISBN number
for accessing a copy of the referenced work.
Budget: The budget should detail all costs for the project, show
consideration for all contingencies for the project, note a commitment
to work within the proposed budget, and demonstrate the ability to
provide deliverables according to schedule.
Authority: Pub. L. 93-415.
Funds Available: NIC is seeking the applicant's best ideas
regarding accomplishment of the scope of work and the related costs for
achieving the objectives of this solicitation. Funds may be used only
for the activities linked to the desired outcome of the project. The
funding amount should not exceed $30,000 for a period of 12 months.
Eligibility of Applicants: An eligible applicant is any state or
general unit of government, private agency, educational institution,
organization, individual, or team with expertise in the described
areas. Applicants must have demonstrated ability to implement a project
of this size and scope.
Review Considerations: Among the criteria used to evaluate the
applications are indication of a clear understanding of the project
requirements as stated in the solicitation; background, experience, and
expertise of the proposed project staff, including any sub-contractors;
effectiveness of an innovative approach to the project; a clear,
concise description of all elements and tasks of the project, with
sufficient and realistic timeframes necessary to complete the tasks;
technical soundness of project design and methodology; financial and
administrative integrity of the proposal, including adherence to
federal financial guidelines and processes; a sufficiently detailed
budget that shows consideration of all contingencies for this project
and commitment to work within the proposed budget; and indication of
availability to work with NIC staff.
Applications received under this announcement will be subject to a
collaborative review process. The criteria for the evaluation of each
application will be as follows:
Programmatic: 40 Points
Are all of the tasks and activities adequately covered? Is there a
clear description of how the applicant will
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accomplish each project activity, including major tasks; the strategies
to be employed; required staffing; responsible parties, and other
required resources? Are there any unique or exceptional approaches,
techniques, or design aspects proposed that will enhance the project?
Project Management and Administration: 20 Points
Does the applicant identify milestones and measures that
demonstrate achievement of the specific tasks? Are the proposed
management and staffing plans clear, realistic, and sufficient to
complete the project? Is the applicant willing to meet with NIC as
specified in the solicitation for this cooperative agreement?
Organizational and Project Staff Background: 30 Points
Do the skills, knowledge, and expertise of the organization and the
proposed project staff demonstrate a high level of competency to
complete the tasks? Does the applicant/organization have the necessary
experience and organizational capacity to meet all objectives of the
project? If the applicant proposes consultants and/or partnerships, is
there a reasonable justification for their inclusion in the project and
a clear structure to ensure effective coordination?
Budget: 10 Points
Is the proposed budget realistic, does it provide sufficient cost
detail/narrative, and does it represent good value relative to the
anticipated results? Does the application include a chart that aligns
the budget with project activities along a timeline with, at minimum,
quarterly benchmarks? In terms of program value, is the estimated cost
reasonable in relation to the work to be performed and project
products?
Note: NIC will NOT award a cooperative agreement to an
applicant who does not have a Dun and Bradstreet Database Universal
Number (DUNS) and is not registered in the Central Contractor
Registry (CCR).
Applicants can obtain a DUNS number at no cost by calling the
dedicated toll-free request line at 800-333-0505. Applicants who are
sole proprietors should dial 866-705-5711 and select option 1.
Applicants may register in the CCR online at the CCR Web site:
www.ccr.gov. Applicants can also review a CCR handbook and worksheet at
this Web site.
Number of Awards: One
NIC Opportunity Number: 13CS06. This number should appear as a
reference line in the cover letter, where indicated on Standard Form
424, and outside of the envelope in which the application is sent.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 16.601.
Executive Order 12372: This project is not subject to the
provisions of Executive Order 12372.
Robert Brown, Jr.,
Acting Director, National Institute of Corrections.
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