2014/05/28 Council Agenda Packet

Note: Duplicate Applications If an applicant submits multiple versions of an application, BJA will review the most recent version submitted. Experiencing Unforeseen GMS Technical Issues Applicants that experience unforeseen GMS technical issues beyond their control that prevent them from submitting their application by the deadline must e-mail your State Policy Advisor within 24 hours after the application deadline and request approval to submit their application. The e-mail must describe the technical difficulties and include a timeline of the applicant's submission efforts, the complete grant application, the applicant's DUNS number, and any GMS Help Desk or SAM tracking number(s). Note: BJA does not approve requests automatically. After the program office reviews the submission, and contacts the GMS Help Desk to validate the reported technical issues, OJP will inform the applicant whether the request to submit a late application has been approved or denied. If OJP determines that the applicant failed to follow all required procedures, which resulted in an untimely application submission, OJP will deny the applicant's request to submit their application. The following conditions are generally insufficient to justify late submissions: • failure to register in SAM or GMS in sufficient time • failure to follow GMS instructions on how to register and apply as posted on the GMS Web site • failure to follow each instruction in the OJP solicitation • technical issues with the applicant's computer or information technology environment, including firewalls. Notifications regarding known technical problems with GMS, if any, are posted at the top of the OJP funding Web page at vvww.ojp.usdoi.aovlfundinaisolicitations.htm. Provide Feedback to OJP To assist OJP in improving its application and award processes, we encourage applicants to provide feedback on this solicitation, the application submission process, and/or the application review/peer review process. Provide feedback to OJPSolicitationFeedback(c�usdoi.gov. IMPORTANT: This e-mail is for feedback and suggestions only. Replies are not sent from this mailbox. If you have specific questions on any program or technical aspect of the solicitation, you must directly contact the appropriate number or e-mail listed on the front of this solicitation document. These contacts are provided to help ensure that you can directly reach an individual who can address your specific questions in a timely manner. if you are interested in being a reviewer for other OJP grant applications, please e-mail your resume to oiopeerreview(&)mbps.com. The OJP Solicitation Feedback email account will not forward your resume. Note: Neither you nor anyone else from your organization can be a peer reviewer in a competition in which you or your organization have submitted an application. 22 115