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Grant Opportunity ID
Non-Gateway
Agency
Division of Criminal Justice Services
Grant Opportunity
2017-2018 Aid to Crime Laboratories
Contact Name
Victoria Milonovich
Contact Email
Victoria.milonovich@dcjs.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
****SEE ATTACHED RFA FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES****
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) seeks proposals to enhance
the efficiency, effectiveness, reliability, and accuracy of laboratory services operated by forensic
laboratories in New York State (NYS). Approximately six million two-hundred seventy-three
thousand dollars ($6,273,000) will be made available to fund eligible accredited public forensic
laboratories across NYS.
DCJS enhances public safety by providing resources and services that inform decision-making
and improve the quality of the criminal justice system. DCJS is a multi-function criminal justice
support agency with a variety of responsibilities, including collection and analysis of statewide
crime data; operation of the DNA databank and criminal fingerprint files; administration of federal
and state criminal justice funds; identifying and funding programs that reduce crime, recidivism,
and victimization. Additionally, DCJS administers the state’s Sex Offender Registry.
DCJS is committed to providing programs that improve the effectiveness of New York's justice
system. Applications will be rated and selected for funding consistent with the best interests of
the state. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate in their response to this solicitation how
their purposes support New York’s commitment to public safety.
****SEE ATTACHED RFA FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES****
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
May 25, 2017 / 12:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateWednesday, June 21, 2017
Anticipated Initial Contract Length1 Years
Total Funding Available$6,273,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)
Narrative****SEE ATTACHED RFA FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES**** Contingent upon successful application, eligible accredited laboratories will receive a predetermined award amount. See Appendix: 2017-2018 Aid to Crime Laboratories Award Allocations for individual award amounts eligible to crime laboratories in SFY 2017- 18. The 2017-2018 enacted budget reduced total funding for the Aid to Crime Laboratories program by 5.5% when compared to the amount appropriated in 2016-17, and as a result each individual laboratory’s 2016-17 award allocation has been reduced by approximately 5.5% for 2017-18, as listed in the Appendix. ****SEE ATTACHED RFA FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES****
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateWednesday, May 3, 2017
Questions and Answers Narrative****SEE ATTACHED RFA FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES**** Questions regarding this RFA must be emailed to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov. Responses to the questions will be posted on the DCJS website at http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/index.htm on or about date indicated above. If the applicant has any general questions such as, “Did DCJS receive my e-mail?” please call (518) 457-9787. Please note that DCJS cannot answer substantive questions concerning this RFA in any manner other than the e-mail method. ****SEE ATTACHED RFA FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES****
Questions and Answers Posting TypeLink
Questions and Answers Posting Date5/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsGovernmental Entity
Target Population(s)Organizations - Government Entities
Service Area(s) Justice Services, Public Safety Supports, Government Supports
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