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["INSTRUCTIONS"]
[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to https://epicweb.ee.doe.gov. "]
[2,"All questions pertaining to EERE Exchange should be emailed to EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov. Include FOA name and number in subject line."]
[3,"All questions and answers pertaining to this FOA will be posted on EERE Exchange within this spreadsheet."]
[4,"DOE will attempt to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer has already been posted in this spreadsheet. "]
[5,"All questions should be submitted not later than 3 business days prior to the application due date. Questions submitted after this date will not be answered."]
[6,"Questions are assigned a number in accordance with when they are reviewed by DOE.  "]
[7,"Questions are assigned a topic area by DOE when reviewed."]
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["TIPS"]
[1,"Applicants may sort questions and answers in the question tabs of this spreadhseet by selecting the drop-down box arrow on the column headers and selecting any of the listed attributes."]
[2,"Applicants may search for questions and/or keywords by holding CTRL+F on the keyboard and typing in a phrase or keyword."]

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["ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER LOG"]
["DE-FOA0002437 - FY21 SETO Systems Integration and Hardware Incubator Funding Program\n"]
["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","Answer"]
[1,"2020-12-17","Other","How can I access the Teaming Partners List and instructions to join for DE-FOA-0002437?","UPDATED: The teaming partner list and instructions can be accessed by using this link: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/funding-opportunity-announcement-solar-energy-technologies-office-fiscal-year-2021. "]
[2,"2020-12-17","Concept Paper","Hello, the solicitation says the 1 page Concept Slide should be submitted as a PowerPoint for the Concept Paper, but the EPIC portal says to upload a six page Concept Paper only as a PDF.  Should the Concept Slide be uploaded separately from the Concept Paper as a PowerPoint? ","Please see Section IV.D.i, Concept Paper Content Requirements for clarification. "]
[3,"2020-12-21","Technical Topics","Regarding the solar-powered aeration systems, part of topic 3A, is the focus on innovation around technologies that enable solar power aeration, or on floating solar? In other words, is it possible to propose innovation in how solar powers aeration devices, and then use readily available floating solar system from industrial vendors, or innovation is required on both solar integration and floating solar technologies? ","The focus of the topic is on the technologies enabling solar aeration; applicants can use commercially available floating solar solutions. However, any innovation on the floating solar technologies needed to enable solar aeration applications, if necessary, can be included as part of the project."]
[4,"2021-01-05","Eligibility","For the companies just registered in 2021, is it allowed to submit the letter of intent & concept paper without DUNS? with the condition that for the full application DUNS will be needed. ","The DUNS number is required for the SF424 at the Full Application phase. A DUNS Number is not required at the Letter of Intent and Concept Paper phase. "]
[5,"2021-01-05","Due Dates","When does the FOA close?","The Funding Opportunity will close on the Full Application submission date listed in the table on page i. "]
[6,"2021-01-06","Technical Topics","For Topic Area 1, if a company wishes to potentially join the consortium (as opposed to leading its formation): 1) Please confirm that an application is not required. 2) Will there be a mechanism similar to the Teaming List for Topic 3 to indicate interest in joining? ","Only the Prime Applicant is required to submit an application. \n\nThe teaming list is intended for all topic areas."]
[7,"2021-01-06","Webinar","I have missed the information webinar session, is there a recorded video and/or transcript available offline for review? ","Slides to the webinar can be found at https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/funding-opportunity-announcement-solar-energy-technologies-office-fiscal-year-2021. "]
[8,"2021-01-07","Technical Topics","For topic 3a, is SETO interested in R&D that can help improve aeration efficiency or is there interest only in the solar integration with aeration systems?","The Applicant should clearly discuss how the proposed innovation on the aeration system leverages the specific advantages of the solar system or how the solar system would be an integral component of the aeration technology. Technologies purely focused on the aeration component and that are not applicable to a solar-powered aeriation system are not of interest."]
[9,"2021-01-07","Other","Where can the teaming list be viewed?","UPDATED: See Answer 1 above."]
[10,"2021-01-08","Other","Can the primary partner who submitted a letter of intent, switch the primary role to one of the partners? Can it be done if before the concept paper submittal? Can it be done between the concept paper and the full application?","It is preferred that the Letter of Intent be submitted by the intended primary applicant. Should information need to be updated, Applicants should contact the Helpdesk at eere-epichelpdesk@ee.doe.gov no less than 10 days prior to the indicated due date. "]
[11,"2021-01-08","Other","I am for the first time trying to submit a LOI for the SETO Systems and Integration and hardware Incubator Funding Program.  1.  Do I need at this stage to have completed the DUNS and SAMS requirements? 2.  If not, what is the most expedient way to submit via email or Federal Express my LOI?","The DUNS number is required for the SF424 at the Full Application phase. A DUNS Number and SAM registration is not required at the Letter of Intent and Concept Paper phase. \n\nLetters of Intent are to be submitted via EPIC. "]
[12,"2021-01-08","Other","In reviewing the following statement on page 36 of the announcement \"DOE expects the utility partner on the project team to be integrally involved in the fundamental design and development of the solution, and to provide specific guidance on the desired operation of the solution with the utility grid.\"  My question is at what stage must the utility partner be identified? Our assumption is by the time of the final application which is due in March.","The utility partner should be identified prior to the full application phase to understand the level of involvement and scale of demonstration phase."]
[13,"2021-01-08","Other","When will a teaming partner list be available?","UPDATED: See Answer 1 above."]
[14,"2021-01-10","Other","I saved my LOI document and not able to get it submitted at this time.","Please contact the Helpdesk at eere-epichelpdesk@ee.doe.gov with any issues encountered while submitting documents. "]
[15,"2021-01-10","Application Content/Format","Can Organizations and/or Key Participants be added or removed from the application at the Concept Paper or Full Application stages?"," Yes, the team members listed in the full application does not need to match those listed in the concept paper."]
[16,"2021-01-04","Eligibility","Do companies need to be based in the United States in order to be eligible?","Please see Section III. A., Eligible Applicants for clarification. "]
[17,"2020-12-22","Technical Topics","Would a solar thermal system for high temperature heat be considered innovative?  ","The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) posted on EERE Exchange is comprehensive and designed to allow prospective applicants to assess their proposed projects versus the requirements and criteria of the FOA.  We cannot predetermine the suitability or viability of a proposal in advance of the merit review process.  It is up to prospective applicants to review the requirements of the FOA and assess the merits of their proposed project to determine whether to submit an application."]
[18,"2021-01-11","Other","I am trying to change the organization name from \"Individual\" to our company name, but can't find any field to edit this entry. The company will contribute 100%, but currently it has individual as 100%. ","Please contact the Helpdesk at eere-epichelpdesk@ee.doe.gov with any issues encountered while editing Applicant Information."]
[19,"2021-01-12","Concept Paper","When will I be notified that my LOI has been accepted so that and I can move forward onto the next step of submitting a Concept Paper? ","DOE will not be notifying Applicants that the Letter of Intent (LOI) has been accepted. If an Applicant has submitted a LOI by the specified due date, they are considered eligible to submit a Concept Paper. "]
[20,"2021-01-14","Concept Paper","Is the 4-page limit of the concept paper outside of the page count from support letters? ","Concept Papers should be no longer than 6 pages long, total, not to exceed: 1 page - Cover Page; 4 pages - Technology Description and Addendum and; 1 page - Concept Slide. See Section IV. D. i., Concept Paper Content Requirements for more information."]
[22,"2021-01-14","Eligibility","Is my company eligible to be a project lead for this call?","Please see Section III.A. Eligible Applicants of the FOA to determine entities who are eligible to apply as prime applicants. "]
[23,"2021-01-15","Other","I submitted the LOI, can I add a new partner at the concept stage?","Yes, new partners can be identified up to the application phase. "]
[24,"2021-01-18","Other","Where do I find the Teaming Partner list? You mentioned in the Q&A that it should be under the 'Other Publication Document' section in EPIC. But I do not see it. Please give us the proper weblink. Thanks","See Answer 1 above."]
[26,"2021-01-18","Cost Sharing","Are there any special limits or requirements for the cost-share if includes a national lab as a partner?","See Section III.B. Cost Sharing for more information. "]
[27,"2021-01-18","Other","How should industry member be listed in Team Member section?  ","EERE does not have a prescribed method for listing industry members in the team member section, this may be accomplished at the applicant's discretion. However, Team members should be identified on the cover page of the Concept Paper and Technical Volume. See Section IV.D.i., Concept Paper Content Requirements, and Section IV.E.ii.,Technical Volume, for more information."]
[28,"2021-01-19","Cost Sharing","DE-FOA-0002437, Topic 3 (a): For clarity; the cost share example shows that the total project cost is a sum of the award + the cost share. Also, the maximum award is expected to be $1,500,000. If the cost share is 20%, does that imply that the maximum total project cost could be $1,875,000 and still be compliant to the FOA?","Yes, an Applicant's cost share is considered compliant when the total project cost is a sum of the award + the cost share. See Section III.B. Cost Sharing for more information. "]
[29,"2021-01-20","Other","The FOA states on page 16:\"The Teaming Partner List and instructions will be available on EPIC at https://epicweb.ee.doe.gov under FOA DE-FOA-0002437 during the FOA application period. (Note: EPIC works best in conjunction with the Google Chrome internet browser.) The list will be updated at least weekly until the close of the full application period, to reflect new teaming partners who have provided their information. \"Where is that list on the site? Can you please provide a direct link to it? Thank you.","See answer 1 above. "]
[30,"2021-01-20","Concept Paper","A timely Letter of Intent has been submitted and is shown as such on the EPIC site. In trying to submit a Concept Paper the following warning is displayed; \"The Concept Paper cannot be submitted since EERE has not yet finalized the eligibility determination for the submitted Letter of Intent. An eligible Letter of Intent is required to submit the Concept Paper \"What needs to be done to resolve this warning?","This Funding Opportunity Announcement has been moved to EERE Exchange. Please use the link to find the FOA and submit your Concept Paper through the EERE Exchange system: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/. "]
[31,"2021-01-20","Concept Paper","When submitting a Concept Paper we receive a warning message: \"The Concept Paper cannot be submitted since EERE has not yet finalized the eligibility determination for the submitted Letter of Intent. An eligible Letter of Intent is required to submit the Concept Paper\". How can we submit the Concept Paper in this case. The corresponding LOI was submitted before the due date.  ","See Answer 30 above. "]
[32,"2021-01-20","Concept Paper","Can we receive clarification on the Confidentiality Statement required for the cover page of the Concept Paper? Can the entire submission be marked as confidential? Or should confidential sections be marked as such in the text. Is there an example of approved text or EERE guidance that can be referenced in drafting this part of the cover page? ","Please see Section VIII. D., Treatment of Application Information."]
[33,"2021-01-21","Application Content/Format","Hello: In the past, DOE has provided templates for applicants to use. We can not find any templates in the new system. If one exists for the concept paper summary slide required for FOA 0002437, could you please direct us to where it resides? Thank you!","This Funding Opportunity Announcement has been moved to EERE Exchange. The application forms and instructions are available on EERE Exchange. To access these materials, go to https://eere-Exchange.energy.gov and select the appropriate funding opportunity number."]
[34,"2021-01-21","Concept Paper","When trying to submit the Concept Paper, the system displays the warning message that \"EERE has not yet finalized the eligibility determination for the submitted Letter of Intent...\". There are no explanation and even indication on this aspect in the FOA-0002437. Please address this issue. Thank you!     ","See Answer 30 above. "]
[35,"2021-01-21","Concept Paper","I don't believe your continue application is still working. I am attempting to 'log back in' and submit my concept paper today, but the link is broken. Unable to continue? ","See Answer 30 above. "]
[36,"2021-01-21","Concept Paper","I am still getting the below validation error. I need it solved so I can go ahead and submit my concept paper. What can I do on my end? The Concept Paper cannot be submitted since EERE has not yet finalized the eligibility determination for the submitted Letter of Intent. An eligible Letter of Intent is required to submit the Concept Paper","See Answer 30 above. "]
[37,"2021-01-21","Concept Paper","The FOA says a Concept Slide should be submitted in PowerPoint format. However, in the upload section of the application, I only see an option to upload 1 PDF document. How I should upload the Concept Slide?","See Answer 2 above. "]
[38,"2021-01-21","Concept Paper","A timely Letter of Intent has been submitted for Topic 3A and is shown as such on the EPIC site. In trying to submit a Concept Paper the following warning is displayed; \"The Concept Paper cannot be submitted since EERE has not yet finalized the eligibility determination for the submitted Letter of Intent. An eligible Letter of Intent is required to submit the Concept Paper\". Please indicate what needs to be done to resolve this warning so that a complete Concept paper can be submitted? We do not want to miss the submittal deadline.","See Answer 30 above. "]
[39,"2021-01-21","Other","We are now directed to the EERE Exchange website to submit the Concept Paper. After resubmitting all the Contact Information, Team Members, and Funds & Cost data, the Exchange website will not allow the Concept paper to be uploaded. It is showing \"No data to display\" in the Submission Files block. Can you help?","Please contact the EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for assistance with this platform."]
[40,"2021-01-22","Concept Paper","I need help getting my letter of intent approved. If my letter of intent has not been approved, I'd like to know so I can revise it. Can't move on to the next phase and submit my concept paper without my letter of intent being approved. The below message is what I'm receiving...The Concept Paper cannot be submitted since EERE has not yet finalized the eligibility determination for the submitted Letter of Intent. An eligible Letter of Intent is required to submit the Concept Paper.","See Answer 30 above. "]
[41,"2021-01-25","Eligibility","Is it too late to apply for this funding opportunity given I have missed an earlier deadline? ","The FOA has been updated to make Letters of Intent optional. Concept Papers, due 2/1/2021, are required to apply to this funding opportunity. Please use this link to view the FOA:  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx#FoaIdc2dbd1fe-5ad3-4442-8ce0-bfe0449a395c"]
[42,"2021-01-22","Concept Paper","I have submitted a LOI. I was preparing to submit concept paper on epic website but during this time I was notified the submittal location had changed. Following this, I registered on eere website and tried to submit concept paper. While entering information, I am getting the following message: \"The Lead Organization Name already exists as a Team Member Organization. Please update the Lead Organization to be unique.\" I have not permitted anyone to be a team member organization. Seems this is an error or unintended. How do I fix this problem and submit my concept paper?","Please contact the EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for assistance with this platform."]
[43,"2021-01-22","Other","I submitted an LOI for DE-FOA-0002437 and am submitting a Concept Paper. In the email from the EPIC Helpdesk announcing the move from EPIC to Exchange, it said that applications in progress would be migrated from EPIC to Exchange. Should I wait for that migration to happen or start a new application in Exchange? If I should start a new application, will I get a new control number or is there a way to use my control number from EPIC? Thanks for your help.","Applications for DE-FOA-0002437 were not migrated. Applicants will need to start a new Concept Paper in Exchange and will have a new control number."]
[44,"2021-01-22","Other","I logged into our account on EERE pursuant to the below update, and had a few urgent questions. Could you kindly advise at your earliest convenience as I am concerned we might lose our applications post the 5pm deadline today when EPIC is closing:\n\n1. The two LOIs we submitted on EPIC, in advance of the 01/13 deadline have not been ported over to our EERE account. Could you kindly confirm that this won’t pose any eligibility issues and that we can still submit concept papers on EERE? 2. Could you please confirm also that EERE will allow us to submit multiple concept papers (we have two)? 3. For the concept papers, should we retain the same control numbers we were supplied on EPIC? ","1) Letters of Intent are no longer required to submit a Concept Paper for this Funding Opportunity. Applicants will need to start a new Concept Paper in Exchange and will have a new control number. \n2) See Section III. F., Limitation on Number of Concept Papers and Full Applications Eligible for Review. \n3) Applications for DE-FOA-0002437 were not migrated.  Applicants will need to start a new Concept Paper in Exchange and will have a new control number."]
[45,"2021-01-22","Other","The email and the attached FAQ (on the migration) states that “Applicants whose applications have been migrated will be able to access their application(s) in Exchange beginning Wednesday, February 3”. \n\nAnd the new date, per the modified FOA announcement, for submission of the concept paper is Feb 1, 2021. \n\n1.\tWhen do we come to know if the application is moved to the Exchange platform?\n2.\tIf so, how can we be required to submit on Feb 1st when Exchange platform will be available for use only after Feb 3rd? \n3.\tAre you now publishing two sets of deadlines? One for those on EPIC and a different one for those moved to Exchange?","1) Applications for DE-FOA-0002437 were not migrated.  Applicants will need to start their Concept Papers in Exchange from scratch and will have a new control number. \n2) The announcement has been published in EERE Exchange and is accepting Applications. Please note that Letters of Intent are no longer required to submit a Concept Paper. \n3) Please only refer to the deadlines outlined on the Funding Opportunity Announcement's cover page found in EERE Exchange. "]
[46,"2021-01-22","Other","The FOA is not set up to allow applicants to upload documents.  You can provide template documents in the “Concept Paper Attachments” section of the FOA setup.  ","Please contact the EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for assistance with this platform."]
[47,"2021-01-22","Other","We have the technology for the CPS part of the attached request for proposal but we are unable to find the link to apply. ","See Answer 30 above. "]
[48,"2021-01-25","Other","We were directed to SETO FOA. Could you kindly let us know which project number we should use on our concept paper as we have been assigned  two, one from each system? ","The application process will start over in the Exchange system.  When you create your Concept Paper in Exchange, it will be assigned a control number.  Please use that control number moving forward."]
[49,"2021-01-25","Concept Paper","I created an Exchange account today in order to submit the Concept Paper for DE-FOA-0002437. I had previously submitted an LOI through EPIC and was expecting that everything would be ported over, but found no reference. Do I need to start from scratch? Will the LOI still be linked?","See answer 43 above."]
[50,"2021-01-26","Concept Paper"," I have submitted a Letter of Intent for DE-FOA-0002437 . Now, there is a change in submission location from EERE-EPIC to Exchange, I have tried to register and create an account at Exchange with DUNS. Upon successful login, I could see a way to submit a concept paper for the DE-FOA-0002437. However, I couldn't see the earlier submitted Letter of Intent for DE-FOA-0002437 Topic Area 2. Please let me know how I should proceed further. Shall I go ahead and submit the concept paper directly? Would it be OK not having the submitted Letter of Intent in the Exchange portal?","See answer 43 above."]
[51,"2021-01-26","Eligibility","The FOA states that spectral splitting and concentration are not of interest. \nIn agrivoltaics applications, PV modules can select certain regions of the spectrum for transmission to plants. Spectral splitting in photovoltaics generally refers to splitting the spectrum for multiple types of solar cells. Given this, would a PV module that alters the spectrum be considered a spectral splitting system? Similarly, is a zero-depth concentration or similar effect in a conventional module considered a concentrator?","The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) posted on EERE Exchange is comprehensive and designed to allow prospective applicants to assess their proposed projects versus the requirements and criteria of the FOA.  DOE cannot predetermine the suitability or viability of a proposal in advance of the merit review process.  It is up to prospective applicants to review the requirements of the FOA and assess the merits of their proposed project to determine whether to submit an application."]
[52,"2021-01-27","Other","It was suggested to me to look for FOA's for help to further develop a new type of solar technology. The only thing I see applicable is DE-FOA-0002437. However, when I try to apply here to submit a Letter of Intent, it skips to the concept paper. The deadline for a Letter of Intent is nearing, so should I just skip it and submit the concept paper? And would you have any examples of well written concepts I might look at? ","See Answer 41 above. Also, see Section IV. D., Content and Form of the Concept Paper for requirements. "]
[53,"2021-01-27","Cost Sharing","Is it correct to assume that cost sharing includes contributions from the team members or is it only from the Prime? Can you provide guidance as to how to value these team contributions? Can we set up a virtual meeting/phone call to discuss in-kind contributions under this FOA? ","Yes, cost share contributions can be provided by team members in addition to the Prime; see section III.B.ii, Cost Share Allocation. See Section III. B.iii., Cost Share Types and Allowability for more guidance on in-kind contributions. "]
[54,"2021-01-28","Other","I submitted the LOI on the EERE Program Information Center platform and expected it to be transferred to the EERE Exchange server. However, I created an account and logged in, but I don't see any started applications.\n\nI know the LOI is no longer a requirement but is there a way to link it to the new application?","See answer 43 above."]
[55,"2021-01-28","Other","The change in the website from EPIC to EERE-Exchange gave me problems. I tried to login to the required website, and it would not let me because I had not logged in for more than 60 days. When I requested a new Temporary password the system recognized my email address and stated it had sent a new temporary password, but I never received it. I have lowered my spam level to zero, and reviewed all the mailboxes to no avail. I inquired with Support, but other than verifying that the password had been sent, I have no news.\n\nThe deadline for the uploading is February 1, 2021, and I do not know if the problem will be resolved in time. ","Please contact the EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for assistance with this platform."]
[56,"2021-01-28","Other","I have been all over the Exchange, and do not see where or how one uploads the files---which are due Monday.\n\nPROPOSED: \"Please help with how to upload files to exchange. The process is unclear to me.\"","Please refer to the \"EERE Exchange User Guide for Applicants\" that can be found at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx. "]
[57,"2021-01-29","Eligibility","Hello. We just learned of this program and believe we have a technology worthy of consideration. It appears we missed the LOI deadline, could we please still apply?","See answer 41 above. "]
[58,"2021-01-29","Other","I logged in on the exchange and I do not see that the 2 FOA application I have submitted have been transferred. Please let me know if there is anything to do on my end.","See answer 43 above."]
[59,"2021-01-30","Eligibility","Our company is planning to issue a proposal under Topic Area 3.a. In section III. A.ii. there is an eligibility restriction noted.\n\nOur company routinely pays independent technical consultants to assist with our development programs as part of our corporate team and we would plan to do so for this project. Can the payments to these consultants be considered as part of the 51% of costs performed by the prime recipient or would these consultants be considered subrecipients?","DOE defines a Subrecipient as \"A non-federal entity that receives a subaward from a pass-through entity to carry out part of a federal program; but does not include an individual that is a beneficiary of such program,\" see Appendix E - Glossary. In the example provided, the consultants would be considered Subrecipients. "]
[60,"2021-01-31","Other","I am trying to log in on the exchange to Upload my concept paper. I am not able to login and would need your help.","Please contact the EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for assistance with this platform."]
[61,"2021-01-31","Concept Paper","I have completed the associated concept paper, but in EERE Exchange, it is asking for a cover page, technology Description and addendum, and concept slide. I’m assuming that all 3 documents are required to be uploaded, but I am unable to find descriptions of what is supposed to be in the addendum and concept slide. I have followed the link to the FOA documents and have not been able to determine this information.\n\nIf all 3 documents are required, would you please respond with the link to that information. If all 3 are not required, please let me know.","See Section IV.D. Content and Form of the Concept Paper for more information."]
[62,"2021-02-01","Concept Paper","I have been trying to apply to the DE-FOA-0002437 grant through the eere-exchange.energy.gov website. The website recognize my email, but says that my password is wrong. Please help. ","Please contact the EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for assistance with this platform."]
[63,"2021-02-01","Other","How do I mark information as proprietary and confidential for this submission? I have looked at the FOA document and I am not seeing the information.","See Section VIII.D. Treatment of Application Information."]
[64,"2021-02-04","Other","The schedule of deadlines and expected notifications doesn’t mention whether the concept papers will be used to screen, i.e. encourage or discourage, full proposals.  I didn’t notice a discourage/encourage stage in the FOA either.  Do we go ahead with the full proposal or should we wait for a response based on the concept paper?","See Section IV.D. Content and Form of the Concept Paper for more information."]
[65,"2021-02-05","Eligibility","We recently saw on Grants.gov about a grant for for-profit companies through this systems integration and hardway incubator program We have these questions for you:\n1.  We cannot download the package on the website?  Is it there? 2.  We are a for-profit organization, are we applicable for this? 3.  Do we need to be linked to a solar research center (like UT or Texas A&M or University of Kansas) in order to apply?  Would it be helpful if we were? 4.  What is the estimated total funding?  When could we expect it? 5.  What is the purpose of the grant? 6.  Is there anything special about downloading and uploading the grant so that we can apply? ","This FOA required that potential applicants submit an eligible Concept Paper by February 1, 2021 in order to submit a full application. Please note that you can find more information on this FOA at eere-exchange.energy.gov."]
[66,"2021-02-07","Application Content/Format","In the section outlining the requirements for the Summary Statement of Project Objectives in DE-FOA-0002437 (Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Fiscal Year 2021 Systems Integration and Hardware Incubator Funding Program), it is stated: \"A detailed SOPO is separately requested.\" However, other than this there are no guidelines for submitting a SOPO with the full application. For example, the table of requirements does not include a SOPO (see image below). Are we required to submit a SOPO with the full application?","The SOPO is part of the required Technical Volume. See Section IV.E.ii. Technical Volume for more information."]
[67,"2021-02-08","Eligibility","We submitted our concept paper last Monday and just now realized the someone removed the control numbers from the documents before we submitted.  Can we find out if this is going to cause us not to be considered?  If so, can we update the documents to prevent that?"," All timely Concept Papers will be reviewed for compliance and eligibility. "]
[68,"2021-02-08","Cost Sharing","Is there any requirement for the cost share to have a minimum percentage in the form of cash or may it all be \"in-kind”?","See Section III.B. Cost Sharing for more information. "]
[69,"2021-02-09","Cost Sharing","Given the following information on DE-FOA-0002437 topic 1, here is the section from the RFP: \"Project teams may provide cost share in the form of cash or in-kind contributions. Cost share may be provided by the prime recipient, subrecipients, or third parties (entities that do not have a role in performing the scope of work).\"\n \n1) Is there any requirement for the cost share to have a minimum percentage in the form of cash or may it all be \"in-kind”? 2) Do you score bids that offer more cash match higher than those with only in-kind match?","1) See Section III.B. Cost Sharing for more information. \n2) Applications will be evaluated on the criteria outlined in Section V.A., A. Technical Review Criteria. "]
[70,"2021-02-09","Eligibility","DOE currently has two funding opportunities for solar, one via SETO (DE-FOA-0002437 Topic Area 3A)  and the other via SBIR (DE-FOA-0002360). Does applying the same proposal to both programs disqualify the applicant from both (or either)? Is there a prioritization between the two program offices for the same concept?","The same application can be submitted under both funding opportunities. However, if the application is selected, it cannot receive federal funding under both opportunities. "]
[71,"2021-02-09","Eligibility","I just received the email regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 Systems Integration and Hardware Incubator funding opportunity. I would like to apply for the program; but, I see the LOI date was extended. Could I submit my my letter of intent? ","See answer 65 above."]
[72,"2021-02-09","Cost Sharing","We are looking to leverage our pilot project partner for the 50% cost share requirement (Topic 3b), however it looks likely that we will be deploying the solution with an existing solar installation. Would it be possible to claim existing solar assets as cost share, as opposed to a green field deployment? What are the specific allowances and limitations with regard to this?","See Section III. B.iii., Cost Share Types and Allowability"]
[73,"2021-02-09","Other","Can we count our site partner, who would be our only off-taker of power, as a utility partner?","This topic area is intended for applicants who are looking to demonstrate entire data-collection systems that would be deployed throughout a distribution feeder. Applicants who are primarily interested in new innovations or manufacturing processes for products that reside in this technology space, such as sensor components or communication hardware, should read Topic Area 3."]
[74,"2021-02-10","Application Content/Format","Will FRRDCs/National Labs be required to completed a Budget Justification and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form?","Applicants will need to provide Authorization from the Cognizant Contracting Officer for the FFRDC and a Field Work Proposal. See Section IV.E. Content and Form of the Full Application."]
[75,"2021-02-15","Technical Topics","Is there any interest in your FOA for recycling of the solar panels? ","The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) posted on EERE Exchange is comprehensive and designed to allow prospective applicants to assess their proposed projects versus the requirements and criteria of the FOA.  We cannot predetermine the suitability or viability of a proposal in advance of the merit review process.  It is up to prospective applicants to review the requirements of the FOA and assess the merits of their proposed project to determine whether to submit an application."]
[76,"2021-02-17","Eligibility","Is there still a possibility to participate in Funding Number: DE-FOA-0002437 - Topic Areas 3a or 3b (Hardware Incubator)?     If so, our partnership company would like to submit.","This FOA required that potential applicants submit an eligible Concept Paper by February 1, 2021 in order to submit a full application. "]
[77,"2021-02-17","Technical Topics","Given that Topic 3b pertains to \"development and demonstration\", how much room is there to include R&D activities in this category? To be more specific, would it be admissible for a project to spend the first year improving the performance of the technology to meet a commercially-relevant metric, then deploy the pilot project in the second year, and validate/publish the performance in the third year?","The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) posted on EERE Exchange is comprehensive and designed to allow prospective applicants to assess their proposed projects versus the requirements and criteria of the FOA.  We cannot predetermine the suitability or viability of a proposal in advance of the merit review process.  It is up to prospective applicants to review the requirements of the FOA and assess the merits of their proposed project to determine whether to submit an application."]
[78,"2021-02-22","Eligibility","I was reading through this FOA and our company is interested in responding due to our direct involvement in this area of the solar industry. Although, I was confused by the dates. Is it too late to send in a Letter of Intent and our Concept papers?","See answer 76."]
[79,"2021-02-23","Concept Paper","When can I expect to receive a response to my concept paper?","EERE is working diligently to review all concept papers received. As stated in the FOA,  EERE will encourage a subset of applicants to submit Full Applications. Other applicants will be discouraged from submitting a Full Application. An applicant who receives a “discouraged” notification may still submit a Full Application. EERE will review all eligible Full Applications. However, by discouraging the submission of a Full Application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project in an effort to save the applicant the time and expense of preparing an application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations."]
[80,"2021-02-25","Concept Paper","Do you have an idea when the Concept Paper applicants will hear back on their submissions for DO-FOA-0002437?","See answer 79."]
[81,"2021-03-01","Concept Paper","We have not received any response from the reviewers of this concept paper. We will greatly appreciate any feedback on the status of this concept paper as soon as possible from SETO. Note the full proposals are due on April 5, 2021. This  date is roughly one month from now and we need at least a month to prepare the full proposal.","See answer 79."]
[82,"2021-03-01","Concept Paper","When should I expect to receive a response to my Concept Paper for DE-FOA-0002437 SETO FY 2021 Hardware Incubator?  ","See answer 79."]
[83,"2021-03-01","Concept Paper","When should I expect to receive a response to my Concept Paper for DE-FOA-0002437 SETO FY 2021 Hardware Incubator?  Preparation of a full proposal by 4/5/2021, if needed, will require scheduling substantial personal resources during March. ","EERE is planning to have responses available on or before 3/8/2021."]
[84,"2021-03-02","Concept Paper","The full proposal for the above referenced concept paper are due on April 5 but we have not received a decision or any other feedback on the status of the concept paper. ","See answers 79 and 83. "]
[85,"2021-03-05","Concept Paper","I am checking in on an application that we made under  DE_FOA_0002437 FY 21 SETO Systems Integration and Hardware Incubator.  If possible, could you tell me if we have been selected to move on to the next round?","Responses have been provided. Please check your account in EERE-Exchange. "]
[86,"2021-03-05","Application Content/Format","Is a Subrecipient Budget Justification required for a DOE FFRDC National Lab who is performing a portion of the work, in addition to the DOE WP and DOE Authorization Letter and SF-LLL?","See answer 74. "]
[87,"2021-03-05","Concept Paper","I was notified yesterday that our submissions were marked as being DISCOURAGED.  How can I find out why our submission was turned down?","Due to a system error, Applicants who submitted Concept Papers under Topic Area 1 should have received an email from SETO.FOA@ee.doe.gov with a response. All other Topic Areas can check their accounts in EERE-Exchange."]
[88,"2021-03-05","Concept Paper","I wanted to reach out to ask if it would be possible to find out what part of my submission to the \"FY21 SETO Systems Integration and Hardware Incubator Funding Program\" Hardware Incubator under Topic 3a was non-compliant. I have been reviewing the submission and have not found what broke compliance. Therefore, I am asking in the hopes I can avoid non-compliance issues in the future.","If a Concept Paper has been deemed non-compliant,  the Administrative Contact and the PI will receive a letter that identifies the area(s) where the Concept Paper did not adhere to the requirement(s)."]
[89,"2021-03-08","Application Content/Format","If a FFRDC is a sub to another FFRDC, to whom should the letter of authorization be addressed to?  Previous signed letters have been addressed to:  Dear Contracting Officer and the mailing location for the DOE Golden Field Office.","FFRDCs that are subcontractors to other FFRDCs must follow the same guidelines listed in Section E.ii., Requirements for DOE/NNSA and non-DOE/NNSA Federally Funded Research and Development Centers Included as a Subrecipient."]
[90,"2021-03-09","Application Content/Format","As a DOE FFRDC with a budget that exceeds $250k, are we exempt from submitting a subrecipient budget justification since we are required to submit a work proposal (WP)?  Or will we need to submit both?","See answer 74. "]
[91,"2021-03-10","Application Content/Format","If a FFRDC is a subrecipient and the Prime is a FFRDC, do both FFRDC's have to fill out the SF-424 form?  Or is it only required for the Prime?","The SF424 is only required of the Prime. "]
[92,"2021-03-11","Application Content/Format","If a FFRDC is included as a subrecipient in a full application proposal, are we required to obtain from the FFRDC and include in our full application package a SF-LLL Lobbying Certificate or are they exempt from providing this information?","Both Prime and subrecipients must provide a SF-LLL. "]
[93,"2021-03-12","Application Content/Format","Will DOE allow the structure of the project team, from Concept Paper to Full Proposal, to change?  Such that the proposed Prime at Concept Paper stage would now be a subrecipient in the Full Proposal and subrecipient at Concept Paper stage would now be Prime for the Full Proposal?  We believe the EERE Exchange will allow us to share the submission to affect this change but want to be sure this teaming update is acceptable to DOE.","Applicants may change the Lead Organization in between the submission of a Concept Paper and the submission of the Full Application. "]
[94,"2021-03-14","Other","My firm has been asked to be an evaluator by another firm that intends to submit a proposal for this grant. Where can I find the information on what an evaluator does for this grant?","Information on the FOA can be found at  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/default.aspx#FoaIdc2dbd1fe-5ad3-4442-8ce0-bfe0449a395c. "]
[95,"2021-03-15","Application Content/Format","If a foreign entity can request a waiver of the requirement to designate a subsidiary in the United States as the Prime recipient in the Full Application, can a domestic Prime entity request a waiver of the Topic areas 3a restriction that work performed by the Prime recipient must represent the majority of the work performed (51% or more), if the sum of the other proposed work would be more economically and effectively performed by the domestic expert project partners?","See Section IV. K. iii. See Section IV. K. iii. A waiver cannot be requested for this requirement. "]
[96,"2021-03-15","Application Content/Format","Technology Transfer and Outreach is a necessary component of this call.  Is there an amount advised or required to budget for this?  Should the Budget Justification identify costs for Tech Transfer and Outreach or should activities related to this just be identified in the proposal narrative/description?","Technology Transfer and Outreach costs should be included in the budget justification as well as in the narrative. "]
[97,"2021-03-18","Eligibility","I am trying to apply to the following founding opportunity: DE-FOA-0002437. I have not been able to do so because the apply button does not show for this solicitation. Could you please confirm if it is available for application yet?","This FOA required that potential applicants submit an eligible Concept Paper by February 1, 2021 in order to submit a full application. If an eligible Concept Paper was submitted, please contact EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for more assistance. "]
[98,"2021-03-18","Application Content/Format","We do not have a federally registered indirect rate for the company. In other funding opportunities we have read that there are some standards that can be applied in such cases. For instance: If we set the fringe benefit rate to zero, an indirect rate of 50% would be an acceptable standard. We could not find a similar passage regarding this FOA of what would be a suitable overall indirect rate. If the above - or similar statement - were given by this FOA, what would be included: Would that indirect rate be applied to the in-house direct labor rate of the prime submitting entity? Or to all direct costs? How would subcontractors be handled in that regard? Can you point us to a site or to examples where we find how to calculate and apply a recognized indirect rate for our planning? ","The budget is considered an estimate and should have the most accurate costs provided. If selected, the FOA states in Section IV. G. that EERE reserves the right to request additional or clarifying information regarding Indirect cost information."]
[99,"2021-03-19","Application Content/Format","For the upcoming full application for FOA-0002437 Topic 3a Hardware Incubator, the application requirements include an SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance form (per Section IV.E.v). Do all subrecipient organizations on a team need to complete this form for the application, or is only one form from the Prime Applicant required? ","Only the Prime Applicant is required to submit an SF-424 Application. "]
[100,"2021-03-19","Other","Is there a DOE person we can contract for non-public questions? ","All questions related to the FOA must be sent to SETO.FOA@ee.doe.gov."]
[101,"2021-03-22",null,"Which type of “Letter of Commitment” is required?  Should it be in reference to 1) organizational resources or 2) cost share commitment or 3) both?\n\nWould this address be appropriate for the letter itself, even though we are uploading it as a PDF?\n\nOffice of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy\nForrestal Building\n1000 Independence Avenue, SW\nWashington, DC 20585","Both organizational resources and cost share commitment letters should be provided, as necessary. Yes, addressing the letters to the Forrestal Building address is appropriate. However, all letters should be uploaded to EERE Exchange with the application. "]
[102,"2021-03-23",null,"The bottom of page 41 of the FOA DE-FOA-0002437, 00003 says, \"SETO reserves the right to select Topic Area 3b applicants under Topic Area 3a with a reduced scope if that is determined to be the more appropriate topic area for the work proposed. SETO also reserves the right to move applications from Topic Area 3a to Topic Area 3b if deemed appropriate.\" We would like to discuss the scope of our proposal with respect to your words above concerning changing the work plan from 3.a to 3.b to include pilot production of product and field demonstrations. I'd like to discuss including pilot testing of the new production-relevant products. ","In order to be fair to all potential applicants DOE cannot discuss your application at this time. Applicants should decide which subtopic they intend to apply based on the nature of the proposed work, as DOE cannot provide assistance on that. DOE will make a determination on the nature of the work, determine minimum cost share requirement, and Federal funding amount at the time of selection, if the application is selected for negotiation of an award."]
[103,"2021-03-23","Application Content/Format","I would like clarification on the requirements of the 15-page technical volume. It appears that we are allowed 1-page resumes per key person combined into a separate document with a naming convention of \"ControlNumber_LeadOrganization_Resumes\" and a separate, similarly named document for the Letters of Commitment. Where do these get uploaded? The \"Upload and Submit\" tab offers 13 categories to \"Add New File\", but none of them are for \"Resumes\" or for \"Letters of Commitment\". ","These documents should be uploaded as part of the appendices of the Technical Volume."]
[104,"2021-03-23","Cost Sharing","Can you please confirm if Cloud Computing provided by a sub-recipient is an allowable source of cost share under Topic 2 of the SETO FOA 2437 opportunity? We understand that it has been allowed for previous opportunities, but would please ask for confirmation regarding FOA 2437.","See Section III. B.iii., Cost Share Types and Allowability and Appendix A – Cost Share Information. "]
[105,"2021-03-24","Application Content/Format","For the upcoming full application for FOA-0002437 Topic 3a Hardware Incubator, the application requirements include an SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities as a required form. If the prime applicant and subawardees do not participating in any lobbying, how do we proceed in regards to this form? The form is listed as a requirement to be completed for the application, but does not have any boxes to check regarding “we do not lobby.”","Applicants can reply \"None\" in the appropriate boxes if no lobbying activities exist. "]
[106,"2021-03-24","Application Content/Format","I understand that it is included in the 15-page limit. The information required only takes up 1/4 of a page. Is it permissible to use the other 3/4 of the page to include technical content? 15 pages isn't much to provide the detail we'd like to give and we would appreciate using every bit of real estate allowed for documentation. ","No, the cover page cannot contain technical content."]
[107,"2021-03-25","Other","1.\tCost Share -> even though we've submitted in 3b (Demonstration) there is a significant portion of Development work remaining before the Demonstration phase can start. Is it possible to have part of the cost share at 80/20 rather than 50/50 in the framework of Topic 3b. ? Alternatively, would it be possible to migrate the proposal to 3a ?\n2.\tThe guidelines for the Technical Description in the full proposal regularly refer to the SOPO. Turns out, also the excel templates refer to this SOPO. However, I can't find any guidelines for submission of such a document ?\n3.\tIs the budget still flexible as compared to the Concept Paper? As things are firming up we have a much better view (albeit not yet complete) on the budget and (right now) it's deviating quite a bit of the numbers used in the Concept Paper. Beyond that, will there be freedom to adapt these numbers if selected for contract negotiations ?","1. The FOA indicates that a minimum 50% recipient cost share is required for projects in Topic Area 3b . If an application is better suited under a different topic area, the Applicant should contact EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov for assistance.\n2. See table in section IV.E.ii. Technical Volume, specifically starting on page 72 for more information on the SOPO. \n3. Yes, the budget can be edited during the application and negotiation phases, if selected. "]
[108,"2021-03-29","Other","Can we modify the title of our application to better reflect the objectives of our submission?","Yes, the application title may be modified. "]
[109,"2021-03-30","Application Content/Format","In the FOA instructions, we see a list of documents to generate and upload: \nUnder letter E, starting at ii., are all the files listed. When we go to EERE Exchange, we see a list of files that are all not uploaded yet. \n\n1: This list is similar, but not the same. Where are resumes, letters of commitment, letters of support and others to be uploaded? Under additional files? \n2. For budget justification: Is this file EERE_T_540 (for 2 year project)? Is this the budget justification workbook? Where do other attachments go, e.g. supplier quotes? Also under additional files? Or does everything need to be embedded into this excel file? Is the above file for the budget AND for all justifications or is there a separate justification file? \n3. Resumes: Any format ok, or is a specific Biosketch format needed? \n4. Does a vendor company with a large part in the project automatically become a subrecipient? Is there a $ threshold? ","1. See answer 103.\n2. Yes, EERE_T_540 is the Budget Justification workbook. Supplier quotes can be provided as an appendix to the Technical Volume. The workbook must be filled out for the prime applicant and each subrecipient that is expected to perform work estimated to be more than $250,000 or 25 percent of the total work effort (whichever is less).\n3. See Section IV.E.iii. Resumes.\n4. A subrecipient is a legal entity to which a subaward is made, who has performance measured against whether the objectives of the Federal program are met, is responsible for programmatic decision making, must adhere to applicable Federal program compliance requirements, and uses the Federal funds to carry out a program of the organization. A vendor is a legal entity contracted to provide goods and services within normal business operations, provides similar goods or services to many different purchasers, operates in a competitive environment, provides goods or services that are ancillary to the operation of the Federal program, and is not subject to compliance requirements of the Federal program. If an application is selected, any mis-categorized entities will be corrected during the negotiation process. "]
[110,"2021-03-30","Application Content/Format","I am working on a grant submission for DE-FOA-0002437 and have a question about the SOPO write up in the Technical proposal.  It says that summary SOPO information should be included in the Technical proposal but that write up also says that a detailed SOPO document will be separately requested.  But, no separate detailed SOPO document is required for this proposal per the announcement, is that separate detail SOPO document required as well or will that be required at a later point if the proposal is selected for award negotiation?  Or should it uploaded as a supplemental document?","The SOPO is part of the required Technical Volume. See Section IV.E.ii. Technical Volume for more information."]
[111,"2021-03-30","Application Content/Format","We are currently trying to upload Subrecipient Budget Justifications for our Full Application for FOA 2437-1511, and it only allows us to upload 7 total Subrecipient Budget Justifications, but we have a total of Subrecipients that exceeds 7 that we need to upload these for.  Would you please give guidance on how we could get them all uploaded?","Exchange has been updated to allow more submitals. However, please note that a separate Budget Justification is only required for each subrecipient that is expected to perform work estimated to be more than $250,000 or 25 percent of the total work effort (whichever is less)."]
[112,"2021-03-30","Other","Is it possible to extend the Full Application deadline by one week, from 4/5 to 4/12?  \n\n--It is taking our partners longer than usual to get us their budget and letters of commitment due to COVID.   We think these delays are due to COVID, and we may not be the only applicant that is experiencing such unusual delays. \n--ARPA-E OPEN 2021 concept paper deadline is the morning of April 6, less than 15 hours of SETO deadline).  I am sure we are not the only company that is submitting to both SETO and OPEN 2021. \n\nThank you in advance for considering our request.  I am sure it will increase the quality of the applications that you will receive. ","At this time, EERE does not expect to extend the deadline for Full Applications. "]
[113,"2021-03-31","Eligibility","Is it required to have DUNS of a sub-recipient industry partner at the time of Full Application or at the time of Award negotiation? It is not clear from Section IV.H of FOA. If our sub-recipient does not have DUNS at the time of full application, do we need to submit a waiver document along with the Full Application either under Appendix C.1 or C.2 for our sub-recipient industry partner who has US entity?","At the Full Application phase, only the applicant needs to be registered with DUNS and SAM. "]
[114,"2021-03-31","Application Content/Format","We’re the lead institution on an upcoming SETO submission with several subcontracts. The template doesn’t allow me to add line items. What is the best way to enter the subcontracts? Is there a way to get an unlocked template? Thanks!","The template should allow for additional rows to be added to the worksheets. However, an additional worksheet can be added in the budget justification template for these instances. "]
[115,"2021-04-01","Application Content/Format","We are preparing a full proposal in response to DE-FOA-0002437: FY21 SETO SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND HARDWARE INCUBATOR FUNDING PROGRAM, topic 3a. In the Q&A excel sheet published on EERE website, it states that “Letter of Commitment” and “Resume” should be uploaded as part of the appendices of the “Technical Volume”.  My question is will those appendices count toward the 15 pages limit?","No, resumes and commitment letters will not count towards the 15 page limit. "]
[116,"2021-04-03","Application Content/Format","There is not a separate area to upload the Commitment Letters.  Where should the commitment letters be uploaded to?","See answer 103."]
[117,"2021-04-03","Application Content/Format","FOA 2437 indicates a back up negotiator needs to be designated, but I don't say where in the EERE system to input that information and I can't find it. Specifically says, \"..backup points-of-contact in EERE Exchange with whom EERE will communicate to conduct award negotiations\". FOA also discusses a Full Application document, and mentioned \"Control number_Applicant Name_Full Application\" file naming. However FOA doesn't discuss this Full Application file requirements. Assuming Technical Volume is the proposal. Please confirm. If not, what is the content and page limits for the \"Control number_Applicant Name_Full Application\" file?","When applying, two points of contact should have been requested: a business contact and a technical contact. The Full Application consists of several required documents that have their own naming mechanism identified in the FOA. "]
[118,"2021-04-30","Due Dates","We have submitted a full application for DE-FOA-0002437.  We do not understand when Replies to Reviewer Comments are due.\nPage 1 of the FOA (Modification 00000003) shows \"Expected Submission Deadline for Replies to Reviewer Comments: May 5, 2021, 5:00 p.m. ET\". But the EERE Website says \"This FOA has been configured to display reviewer comments and accept replies to reviewer comments documents from 5/4/2021 5:00:00 PM ET to 6/29/2021 5:00:00 PM ET. Comments are not currently available.\" \nEERE-exchange.energy.gov, under \"SUBMISSION DEADLINES\", says \"View Full Application Reviewer Comments Period: 5/4/2021 5:00 PM ET – 6/29/2021 5:00 PM ET\"\nApparently the deadline for responses to Reviewer Comments is just 24 hours after the Reviewer Comments become visible?  Is that correct?","Different Topic Areas have different due dates for the Replies to Reviewer Comments. An email will be sent to each Applicant from SETO.FOA@ee.doe.gov once comments are available for their application. The due date for replies will be identified in the email. "]
[119,"2021-05-03","Due Dates","The FOA shows \"Expected Submission Deadline for Replies to Reviewer Comments: May 5, 2021, 5:00 p.m. ET\". When can we expect reviews for our submitted Full Application?","Different Topic Areas have different due dates for the Replies to Reviewer Comments. An email will be sent to each Applicant from SETO.FOA@ee.doe.gov once comments are available for their application. The due date for replies will be identified in the email. "]
[120,"2021-05-04","Application Content/Format","One of the reviewer's comments lead us to include one/two letter(s) of commitment or support. We can include the letter(s). However, as it was mentioned that Replies must be no more than 3 pages, could you let us how we can include these letters in addition to the responses?","See Section IV.F Content and Form of Replies to Reviewer Comments."]
[121,"2021-05-05","Other","When we try to access the comments on our proposal under FOA 2437,  we can only see the DOE language for each evaluation criterion, but no actual reviewer comments.","It appears that there was a period of time that comments were unavailable. The issue was resolved. "]
[122,"2021-05-06","Application Content/Format","We have three letters of support to include in the reply to the reviewers.\nWill those count in as the 3 page limits?","See answer 120."]
[123,"2021-05-08","Other","Your e-mail indicates responses are due end of day on Monday May 10th, however the reviewers comments are no longer available on the EERE portal.  How do we provide our responses to the reviewers comments?","It appears that there was a period of time that comments were unavailable. The issue was resolved. "]
[124,"2021-05-08","Other","Hello,\nWe were working on responses to the reviewer comments due 5/10.  The comments are no longer available on the exchange.   Please enable access or forward them via email.","It appears that there was a period of time that comments were unavailable. The issue was resolved. "]
[125,"2021-05-13","Other","When I login to Exchange there are no comments visible (presumably b/c it's after the deadline). Is it possible to renew access to those comments on Exchange or send them to me in a separate file?","Comments will become available again once decisions are made. "]

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